Why go
- Second most populous city in Estonia.
- Served by Tartu Airport (TAY).
History
Tartu is the second-largest city in Estonia, after the capital, Tallinn. Tartu has a population of 97,304, and is the seventh most-populous city in the Baltics. It is around 186 kilometres southeast of Tallinn and 245 kilometres northeast of Riga, Latvia. Tartu lies on the Emajõgi river, which connects the two largest lakes in Estonia, Lake Võrtsjärv and Lake Peipus. From the 13th century until the end of the 19th century, Tartu was known in most of the world by variants of its historical name Dorpat.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 1 direct destination
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.
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 Tartu Airport (TAY); 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: TAY has direct flights to 1 destination on 2 airlines (incl. Helsinki).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Tartu. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.