Why go
- City in North Savo, Finland.
- Served by Varkaus Airport (VRK).
History
Kuopio is a city in Finland and the regional capital of North Savo. It is located in the Finnish Lakeland. The population of Kuopio is approximately 127,000, while the sub-region has a population of approximately 148,000. It is the 8th most populous municipality in Finland, and the seventh most populous urban area in the country.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
- Finnair AY (A319) · 1 route: Helsinki
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Varkaus Airport (VRK); 6 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: KUO has direct flights to 1 destination on 1 airline (incl. Helsinki). By water: 4 ferry terminals within 20 km; routes include Keilankannan kanava, Kortesalmen lossi, Heinäveden reitti.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Kuopio-Tahko, Finland. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Local transit
Trains & rail
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.