Why go
- City in Estonia.
- Served by Kuressaare Airport (URE).
History
Kuressaare is a city on the island Saaremaa in Estonia. It is the administrative centre of Saaremaa Municipality and the seat of Saare County. Kuressaare is the westernmost town in Estonia. The recorded population on 1 January 2024 was 13,185.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
- Maastricht Airlines W2 (J31) · 1 route: Tallinn-ulemiste International*
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 Kuressaare Airport (URE); 2 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: URE has direct flights to 1 destination on 1 airline (incl. Tallinn-ulemiste International). By water: 2 ferry terminals within 20 km; routes include Roomasaare-Abruka, Roomassaare - Ruhnu.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Kuressaare, Saaremaa (Estonia). Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.