There are no direct flights from the UK to Turku. The city is served by Turku Airport (TKU), located 8km from city centre. Most connections take 4-6 hours.
Via Stockholm with SAS (most popular), via Helsinki with Finnair coach service. Journey times average 4-6 hours depending on connection times and routing.
Return fares range from GBP 58-161 depending on season and booking timing. March typically offers the best deals. June-August sees higher prices due to demand.
Bus 1 to centre (20 minutes, 4 euros). Taxi around 20-25 euros. Turku operates on GMT+2 (GMT+3 in summer).
Price Patterns
Prices typically drop Tuesday/Wednesday for bookings
Best deals usually found 6-8 weeks ahead before travel
Monitor prices for March departures
Sweet Spot
6-8 weeks ahead for best combination of availability and price.
Avoid Booking
Less than 2 weeks out (premium pricing)
During June-August (higher demand)
School holiday periods if travelling with families
Things to Do in Turku
Turku Archipelago
Take a boat trip to explore beautiful islands and peaceful Baltic Sea scenery.
Luostarinmäki
Step into a preserved wooden district that shows how people lived in old Turku.
Aura River
Walk along the lively riverfront filled with cafés, boats, and scenic city views.
Turku Cathedral
Visit Finland’s national shrine and admire its grand Gothic architecture.
Turku Castle
Explore one of Finland’s oldest medieval castles and discover centuries of Nordic history.