Airports near Vaasa
VAA・KOK・UME・OER・SFT
What airports are closest to Vaasa?
The primary gateway is Vaasa Airport (VAA), located only 9.24 km from the center, where a taxi offers the quickest access in about 9 minutes. For those arriving at Kokkola Airport (KOK), which is 102.55 km away, a coach or private taxi takes at least 1 hour 25 minutes. Umea Airport (UME) is a significant hub in Sweden located 101.85 km across the Gulf of Bothnia, typically requiring a 5 hour 57 minutes journey including the ferry. The more distant options include ornskoldsvik Airport (OER), situated 135.83 km away with transfers taking over 7 hours, and Skelleftea Airport (SFT), which lies 172.03 km from the city, often requiring an extensive ground journey of over 7 hours 30 minutes to reach the heart of Vaasa. Search for flights to Vaasa and book hotels in Vaasa, or scroll down for more details.
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Airports near Vaasa: VAA, KOK, UME, OER and SFT.
Airports Near Vaasa: Key Information
Number of airports in Vaasa
1
Closest airport to the city center
Vaasa Airport (VAA)
Distance
9.2 km
Fastest arrival time
9 minutes - 15 minutes
Airport with the cheapest transport
Vaasa Airport (VAA)
Compare domestic and international airports near Vaasa.
Vaasa Airport
Distance: 9.2 km
Transport option
Est. duration
Est. fare
Features/best for
Lifti Bus Line 4
Cheapest
23 minutes - 30 minutes
EUR 1.5-5
Budget
Local Taxi
Fastest
9 minutes - 15 minutes
EUR 25-30
Comfort
Private Transfer
10 minutes - 15 minutes
EUR 20-35
Balanced
Kokkola Airport
Distance: 102.5 km
Transport option
Est. duration
Est. fare
Features/best for
Ingsva Coach Service
Cheapest
1 hour 55 minutes - 2 hours 15 minutes
EUR 19-50
Balanced
Private Taxi Transfer
Fastest
1 hour 25 minutes - 1 hour 40 minutes
EUR 105-150
Comfort
Umea Airport
Distance: 101.9 km
Transport option
Est. duration
Est. fare
Features/best for
City Bus to Port
Cheapest
20 minutes - 30 minutes
EUR 3-5
Budget
Wasaline Ferry Connection
5 hours 30 minutes - 6 hours
EUR 40-60
Balanced
Airport Taxi
Fastest
15 minutes - 20 minutes
EUR 30-45
Comfort
ornskoldsvik Airport
Distance: 135.8 km
Transport option
Est. duration
Est. fare
Features/best for
Private Airport Transfer
Fastest
2 hours 30 minutes - 3 hours
EUR 200-300
Comfort
Regional Coach Transfer
Cheapest
8 hours - 10 hours
EUR 130-150
Balanced
Skelleftea Airport
Distance: 172 km
Transport option
Est. duration
Est. fare
Features/best for
Airport Bus
Cheapest
25 minutes - 35 minutes
EUR 8-12
Budget
Local Taxi Service
Fastest
20 minutes - 25 minutes
EUR 30-50
Comfort
Private Long-Distance Transfer
7 hours - 8 hours
EUR 250-400
Balanced
Compare 5 airports near Vaasa
Airport Guide
Compare 5 airports near Vaasa
For most travelers, Vaasa Airport (VAA) is the clear and most practical choice: it sits just 9.24 km from the city center, which is in the city itself, and handles domestic and regional flights with seamless public transport links. The other options are not in Vaasa at all and are located in neighboring cities, making them suitable only for specific travel itineraries involving Sweden or other parts of Finland. Kokkola Airport (KOK) serves the nearby city of Kokkola and requires over an hour of travel via bus or taxi to reach Vaasa. Umea Airport (UME) is situated in the Swedish city of Umeå and involves a ferry crossing to Vaasa. Both Skelleftea Airport (SFT) and the plain text ornskoldsvik Airport (OER) are significant distances away in Sweden and generally only recommended for travelers visiting the Swedish coast. Always check ferry and cross-border bus schedules if flying into Swedish airports, as international transfers will significantly increase your travel time and total cost.
Flights to Vaasa
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Hotels near Vaasa airport
Breakfast
Great51 Reviews
Vaasa|0.21km from city center
An older two part hotel (new and original on the other side of the street) in city center of Vaasa.
Easy access to the market square, nice for the summer months...
Breakfast offered on the original location on the other side of the street, don't worry there is a underground access to there...
Bicycled can be borrowed from the lobby at no cost but there is limited number of those.
Swimming pool and a sauna on the top floor, nice.FromUS$90
Very Good85 Reviews
Vaasa|1.53km from city center
First time to Vasa, chose a good hotel, located on the lake, breakfast restaurant has a good view of sightseeing. There is also a children's paradise outside, sitting by the lake for coffee in the summer, chatting, a wonderful time.FromUS$121
Great80 Reviews
Vaasa|0.07km from city center
The night gate was fantastic in the response when we snobbled in at 2 p.m. on the night after train problems, rebooking and taxi travel from Seinäjoki. Even the morning staff were fantastic ＜3 gold star to them ＜3FromUS$78
Amazing28 Reviews
Vaasa|1.13km from city center
設施齊全，有桑拿房，廚具餐具齊全，有免費的街邊停車位不過是先到先得，夏天房間會比較熱，最好能有個風扇。距離瓦薩老城7公里車程，公寓對面有Lidl超市，住家回覆問題也很及時，入住指引很清晰，總體來説還是不錯的。FromUS$90
Very Good56 Reviews
Vaasa|0.31km from city center
The Hotel Astor provides a great place for travelers to relax after a busy day. The Hotel Astor offers a pleasant stay in Vaasa for those traveling for business or leisure. With Vaasa just 100m away and Vaasa Airport only 11km away, transportation is very convenient. With Skuggor i skog, Swedish Parish of Vaasa and Wasa Cinema Bowling all within a short distance, there is no shortage of things to do in the area. When guests have some time on their hands they can make use of the onsite facilities. This Vaasa hotel offers parking on site. FromUS$114
Family friendly
Great7 Reviews
Vaasa|0.3km from city center
The Kotimaailma Apartments Vaasa is an ideal spot for travelers wanting to discover the city. Visitors to Vaasa will find that the Kotimaailma Apartments Vaasa is a fantastic accommodation choice. With Vaasa just 300m away and Vaasa Airport only 11km away, transportation is very convenient. Keeping busy is easy, with Makeitout, Skuggor i skog and Finland's Statue of Liberty all nearby. This hotel makes a great place to kick back and relax after a long day of sightseeing. This Vaasa hotel offers parking on site. There's never a dull moment at this hotel, our guests indicate that the facilities are excellent. Very Good17 Reviews
Vaasa|0.82km from city center
The EC-Hostel provides a great place for travelers to relax after a busy day. The EC-Hostel offers a pleasant stay in Vaasa for those traveling for business or leisure. Boasting a convenient location, the hotel is just 2km from Vaasa and 10km from Vaasa Airport. Guests will find Kaserntorgsparkens lekplats, Kustaanlinna Park and Highsport Vesitorni just a short distance from the hotel. In their spare time, guests can explore the hotel's surroundings. Guests of this Vaasa hotel can make use of the parking facilities. FromUS$113
Outstanding7 Reviews
Vaasa|0.38km from city center
The AinaBnb - Residence Kappsäcken provides a great place for travelers to relax after a busy day. Visitors to Vaasa will find that the AinaBnb - Residence Kappsäcken is a fantastic accommodation choice. With Vaasa just 500m away and Vaasa Airport only 10km away, transportation is very convenient. There's plenty to do nearby, with Wasa Graffitilandia, Truescape Vaasa and Art Center Torni all within a short distance. When guests have some time on their hands they can make use of the onsite facilities. This Vaasa hotel offers parking on site. When it comes to Vaasa hotels, the AinaBnb - Residence Kappsäcken is highly regarded for its excellent facilities. FromUS$114
Very Good85 Reviews
Vaasa|1.53km from city center
First time to Vasa, chose a good hotel, located on the lake, breakfast restaurant has a good view of sightseeing. There is also a children's paradise outside, sitting by the lake for coffee in the summer, chatting, a wonderful time.FromUS$121
Great51 Reviews
Vaasa|0.21km from city center
An older two part hotel (new and original on the other side of the street) in city center of Vaasa.
Easy access to the market square, nice for the summer months...
Breakfast offered on the original location on the other side of the street, don't worry there is a underground access to there...
Bicycled can be borrowed from the lobby at no cost but there is limited number of those.
Swimming pool and a sauna on the top floor, nice.FromUS$90
5 star
Very Good91 Reviews
Vaasa|0.34km from city center
Going to Vaasa on a business trip, the client suggested this hotel. The location is very good, in the city center, the room is large, especially the bathroom, there is a Jacuzzi, sauna, shower, the shower water is big, very comfortable. The shower gel shampoo provided is also a Swedish brand, not bad. However, the bathroom is not separated from wet and dry. Other furniture facilities are a bit old, but overall it is not bad. The breakfast provided is OK. There are not many Chinese buffet dishes, but it is enough. As long as it is about 10 Euros, it is cheap. Remember to bring toothpaste toothbrush slippers, they don't provide disposable utensils. Service is OK, there is a question and answer is more enthusiastic.FromUS$118
Very Good93 Reviews
Vaasa|0.79km from city center
Convenient hotel with automated check-in and check-out available. Late arrival was not an issue at all. Simple, but comfortable and clean rooms, our request to be located further away from the elevator was accommodated. Breakfast available.FromUS$82
Very Good0 Reviews
Vaasa|24.38km from city center
The cabin is located directly by the water, on the shore of a private pond. The terrace features a wood-heated hot tub available for rent at an additional cost. Next to the terrace, there is a grill hut with a grill.30 km of Vaasa, Lake Hietalampi 5 m, shallow sandy bottom, a rowing boat, and a pier.Wooden cabin (built in 2020). The living room includes a dining group, heat-storing fireplace, sofa set, and TV. The kitchenette is well-equipped with comprehensive kitchen facilities. There are two bedrooms downstairs, each with a double bed.The loft, accessed via steep stairs from the living room, has three beds.Washroom with a shower and access to the terrace. The sauna features a wood-heated sauna stove. Separate WC/utility room with a washing machine. The glazed porch has a sofa and chairs, as well as an additional 120x200 cm bed. This bed serves as an optional sleeping place and is not counted in the official accommodation capacity.The terrace features a wood-heated hot tub, available for rent at an additional charge.The rental of the hot tub includes filling, preheating, and emptying water after the rental period. Note that the hot tub will not be ready for immediate use after preheating, although preheating speeds up the heating process. The guests must complete heating the hot tub to the desired temperature.The yard includes an electric outlet for car heating. An electric vehicle can be charged from this outlet (16A) with the guest’s own charging device at an additional cost (payment directly to the owner).Mobile phone reception is weaker than usual at the cabin.FromUS$450
Great51 Reviews
Vaasa|0.21km from city center
An older two part hotel (new and original on the other side of the street) in city center of Vaasa.
Easy access to the market square, nice for the summer months...
Breakfast offered on the original location on the other side of the street, don't worry there is a underground access to there...
Bicycled can be borrowed from the lobby at no cost but there is limited number of those.
Swimming pool and a sauna on the top floor, nice.FromUS$90
FAQs
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Which airport is the closest to Vaasa?
The nearest airport to Vaasa is Vaasa Airport (VAA), about 9.2 km away.Kokkola Airport (KOK) (102.5 km), Umea Airport (UME) (101.9 km), ornskoldsvik Airport (OER) (135.8 km) and Skelleftea Airport (SFT) (172 km).
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How long does it take to get from Vaasa to the airport?
Getting from Vaasa to Vaasa Airport (VAA) takes about 9 minutes - 15 minutes.
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How do I get to Vaasa?
We recommend flying into Vaasa Airport (VAA), which is approximately 9.2 km away. The fastest mode of transportation is Local Taxi, reaching downtown in about 9 minutes - 15 minutes.
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How many airports does Vaasa have?
Vaasa has 5 airports: Vaasa Airport (VAA), Kokkola Airport (KOK), Umea Airport (UME), ornskoldsvik Airport (OER) and Skelleftea Airport (SFT).