Travelling from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Kuusamo Airport (KAO): what you need to know
Kuusamo's timezone is UTC+3, which makes Kuusamo eight hours behind Sydney.
Your SYD to KAO flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months such as April, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Kuusamo Airport (KAO)
Right now, ج.م. 68,907 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Kuusamo Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ج.م. 109,604. Remember that fares can change due to demand when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from SYD to KAO, book in advance. Airlines usually offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Kuusamo Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares across each month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
69.62% of flights that depart Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport reach their destination on time.
To reach Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport from central Sydney, it takes about 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 25 minutes.
Get your break off to a relaxed start by staying near SYD. Whether you're catching an early flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Kuusamo Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Kuusamo Airport (KAO)
Consider booking a hotel near KAO if you're catching a late Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Kuusamo Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Travel at your own pace with a Kuusamo Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Budget, Keddy By Europcar or Hertz and see more of Kuusamo and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Kuusamo Airport around one week ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Kuusamo Airport (KAO) to central Kuusamo
From Kuusamo Airport, Kuusamo is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It'll take around 2 hours 30 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Kuusamo Airport (KAO)
February is the most popular month for flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Kuusamo Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Kuusamo in April.
Book your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Kuusamo Airport for July if you'd like to go to Kuusamo during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 8ºC and 23ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from SYD to KAO in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -19ºC and -4ºC on average.
Explore more of Finland
You've done Kuusamo, now it's time to explore more of Finland. Journey about 209 kilometres south-west to Oulu to tick off its leading attractions. From Nallikari Beach to Northern Ostrobothnia Museum and Oulu Cathedral, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you're eager to discover another major destination in Finland, head for Kuopio, about 354 kilometres south of Kuusamo. Kuopio Cathedral, Kuopio Harbour and Kuopio Museum are key reasons to visit.
