Kuusamo is the airport for Ruka, a ski resort in north-east Finland, about 30 minutes away by car. For private jet charter at Kuusamo Ruka, business jets can use a 2,460-metre runway.
It is busy in the winter ski season.
Airpro Oy and ScandiAvia Oy are the handlers, and private flights use the main airport. The terminal opens two hours before departing flights.
Flying privately to Kuusamo
Runway 12/30 is 2,460 m by 45 m asphalt, suitable for business jets. The terminal opens two hours before departing flights and closes 30 minutes after departure, and other times are by arrangement with the handler. Jet A-1 is available by agreement. Private flights use the main airport.
Kuusamo Airport (Ruka) airport guide
A one-page Charter-A information sheet to keep or pass to your driver: runway, hours, customs, handling and where to arrive.
Download the PDF (383 KB)Kuusamo Airport (Ruka) at a glance
| Location | Lentokentäntie, Kuusamo, 93600 |
|---|---|
| Codes | ICAO EFKS · IATA KAO |
| Region | North Ostrobothnia (Kuusamo / Ruka), Finland |
| Nearest city | Kuusamo / Ruka — Ruka resort is about 30 min by car |
| Opening hours | Terminal opens 2 hours before departing flights and closes 30 minutes after departure. Other times by arrangement with the handler. |
| Customs & immigration | On request – 4 hours’ notice |
| Runway | 12/30 – 2,460 m × 45 m asphalt |
| Private jets | Yes — business jets |
| Handling / FBO | Airpro Oy · ScandiAvia Oy |
| Private terminal | Private flights use the main airport. Airpro Oy +358 20 708 8848; ScandiAvia Oy 24-hour operations +358 50 364 4002. |
| Airport website | finavia.fi |
Details checked 30 September 2026 against the airport’s own published information (ais.fi, finavia.fi). Hours, customs and handling are reconfirmed for every flight at booking.
Why fly to Kuusamo / Ruka
Kuusamo is in north-east Finland, close to the Russian border and to Oulanka National Park, and Ruka is the ski resort beside it. The drive to Ruka is about 30 minutes. Visitors come for ski holidays, the northern lights and the forests and rapids of the area.
Private jet flight times to Kuusamo
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize or heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 1,240 nm · 2,300 km | 3 hr 50 min | 3 hr 10 min |
| Manchester | 1,200 nm · 2,220 km | 3 hr 40 min | 3 hr 05 min |
| Edinburgh | 1,105 nm · 2,050 km | 3 hr 25 min | 2 hr 55 min |
| Paris | 1,320 nm · 2,440 km | 4 hr | 3 hr 25 min |
| Geneva | 1,400 nm · 2,590 km | 4 hr 15 min | 3 hr 35 min |
| Nice | 1,525 nm · 2,820 km | 4 hr 35 min | 3 hr 55 min |
Approximate airborne times in still air, worked out from the great-circle distance. Routing, winds and the aircraft chosen change them on the day; your quote gives the planned time for your flight.
Which aircraft?
From London, Kuusamo is a sector of about 1,240 nautical miles. Midsize jets and super midsize jets fly it non-stop; smaller jets may add a fuel stop. Heavy jets suit larger groups. Non-stop range always depends on passengers, baggage and the winds on the day.
Kuusamo: your questions answered
How far is Kuusamo Airport from Ruka?
Ruka resort is about 30 minutes by car. The airport is the local one for the Kuusamo area too.
Does Kuusamo Airport have customs?
Customs is on request with four hours’ notice.
Is Kuusamo busy in winter?
Yes. The winter ski season is busy. Charter-A recommends enquiring early for peak dates. The airport is busy in the winter ski season, so early enquiries help.
How long is the flight from London to Kuusamo by private jet?
About 3 hr 50 min in a light jet and 3 hr 10 min in a midsize or heavy jet, over roughly 1,240 nautical miles. These are approximate airborne times; routing and winds change them on the day.
Is there an airport guide for Kuusamo Airport (Ruka) I can download?
Yes. Charter-A’s airport information sheet for Kuusamo Airport (Ruka) is free to download from this page as a PDF. It sets out the runway, opening hours, customs, handling agents and where to arrive for a private flight.
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