Seats on the Pre-Booked Airport Bus must now be reserved in advance, at least 24 hours before the journey begins. This system ensures that the vehicle size can be matched to the number of passengers, which varies depending on the flight schedules and season.
Popular Ruka-Kuusamo Destinations Continue to Be Accessible by Pre-Booked Airport Bus
Ruka-Kuusamo Tourist Association, in collaboration with Ruka Taxi Service, is introducing pre-booked airport transfer services.
The airport transfers from Kuusamo Airport to Kuusamon Tropiikki and Ruka Village will operate as pre-booked services starting Monday, November 18, 2024, in collaboration with Ruka Taxi Service. This means that the Pre-Booked Airport Bus must be booked at least 24 hours in advance. Tickets are conveniently available for purchase on Matkahuolto's website, and more information can be found at Ruka.fi page Buses.
– We are happy to continue offering travelers an affordable and sustainable way to travel from the airport to Ruka and Tropiikki. By operating buses with full passenger loads, we make better use of resources and promote more sustainable tourism. Sustainable travel has long been a central focus of Ruka-Kuusamo's tourism strategy, says Janne-Juhani Haarma, CEO of Ruka-Kuusamo Tourist Association.
A More Sustainable Travel Option and Better Service
The advance booking system provides clarity for travelers and flexibility for transport organizers. However, if a ticket has not been purchased in advance, travelers may still inquire about available seats on the bus at the airport and pay on-site. The same applies to the bus departing from Ruka to the airport.
This new operating model ensures the right-sized vehicle is used, optimizing resource efficiency.
Tickets can be purchased from Matkahuolto's website, accessible via Ruka.fi page Buses, where additional route information is available.
Timetables:
The Pre-Booked Airport Bus schedules are aligned with the flight timetables of Finnair, Lufthansa, Eurowings, and Edelweiss. The transfer from the airport to Ruka departs shortly after the flight's arrival. The bus to Finnair flights from Ruka Village to the airport departs 1 hour and 45 minutes before the flight's scheduled departure time. The bus to Lufthansa, Edelweiss and Eurowings flights from Ruka Village to the airport departs 2 hour 30 minutes before the flight's scheduled departure time.
Prices:
The fare between Ruka and Kuusamo Airport is €15 one way, while the fare between Tropiikki and the airport is €9 one way. Passengers can also board or disembark at any stops along the route, making the service available to non-air travelers as well.