Finnair will resume flights to Turku in October 2026. The City of Turku and Visit Turku Archipelago consider this decision as an important milestone for the entire region.
In October 2026, Finnair will resume its daily service from Turku Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. Thanks to the new connection, Turku will once again be directly linked to Finnair’s international route network via Helsinki-Vantaa.
The decision sends a strong signal about the appeal of the Turku region and its growing role as a hub for international business and tourism.
– Finnair’s return to Turku is much more than just the launch of a new flight connection. It is a significant signal that there is strong confidence in the growth, international outlook, and future of the Turku region. Accessibility is one of the most important competitive factors when companies make investment decisions, experts choose where to settle, and international visitors plan their trips, says Kristiina Kukkohovi, CEO of Visit Turku Archipelago.
The appeal of the Turku region has grown significantly in recent years. The region’s population is growing, tourism is booming, and corporate investment is creating new jobs, particularly in the maritime, technology and pharmaceutical sectors.
– We are extremely pleased with Finnair’s decision to reopen the Helsinki–Turku route. It is a strong vote of confidence in the Turku region – Finland’s fastest-growing area. This growth is also clearly evident at Turku Airport, where passenger traffic increased by over 60 per cent in the first half of the year. Effective connections are the backbone of vitality, and this route will further strengthen Turku’s accessibility and appeal, says Turku’s Director of Business and Economic Development Vesa Palander.
Finnair will operate daily flights between Turku and Helsinki from October 2026. In addition, in the afternoons, Turku will be connected to Helsinki via a flight arriving from Stockholm via Turku.
In recent years, Finnair has replaced flights to Turku with bus services. When flights resume in October 2026, the daytime bus service will continue, but the late-evening service will be discontinued and replaced by an overnight flight.
Flight timetables:
AY 229 HEL–TKU daily 23:50–00:20
AY 230 TKU–HEL daily 06:00–06:35
AY 654 TKU–HEL daily 11:55–12:30
AY 654 ARN–TKU daily 09:45–11:30
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