How to find cheap flights to Oulu Airport (OUL)
The lowest price currently available for a one-way flight to Oulu Airport is £82. A return plane ticket to OUL right now is £174.
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We recommend booking about three months before takeoff. This is when you're likely to get the best prices for tickets to Oulu, where Oulu Airport is located.
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Best time to go to Oulu
The cheapest month to jump on a flight to Oulu is typically August.
Make use of the 'Whole month' tool if your travel dates are flexible. Browse fares for the entire month and find a flight to OUL that suits your schedule and budget.
If you want to experience Oulu at its liveliest, lock in your flights to OUL for September. Holidaying during peak periods often means more to see and do compared to other times.
Travel in July if you want to avoid the crowds. This is the quietest time of the year and also when plane tickets to Oulu are generally less expensive.
Check the weather conditions before you head off. July is the warmest time of year in Oulu, with averages of between 11ºC and 24ºC.
Temperatures are lowest in January, when they range from -18ºC to 0ºC.
September is your safest bet for clearer skies. With six days of rain on average, this is the driest month in Oulu.
Expect the heaviest showers in December, which gets around 12 days of wet weather.
Flying to Oulu Airport (OUL): What you need to know
Fly to Oulu in a single journey. These are some of the major airlines that offer direct flights to Oulu Airport:
Lufthansa is the leading carrier for on-time performance. Up to 83% of its flights into this airport arrive as scheduled, making it a smart choice when reserving your OUL plane ticket.
On arrival at OUL, you'll be in the UTC+2 timezone.
Be curled up in bed not long after your flight to OUL. Choose one of these hotels close to Oulu Airport and you'll be catching z's in no time:
Whether you're transferring to another flight or flying home from Oulu Airport, you can expect things to run on time. OUL performs well on the punctuality front, with up to 86% of departing flights touching down on schedule.
Oulu Airport is located in Oulu, North Ostrobothnia, Finland.
Getting to central Oulu from Oulu Airport (OUL)
Central Oulu is about 14 kms (9 miles) from OUL.
If you're catching a taxi after your flight to OUL, it'll take around 20 minutes to reach the centre.
Catch public transport and you'll be there in roughly 30 minutes.
If you'd like to stay near the action in Oulu, unpack your bags at one of these top hotels:
Oulu highlights
Step off your flight to Oulu and go straight to these must-visit attractions:
Oulu Cathedral: Offering a memorable introduction to all the city has to offer, this landmark is around 0.48 kms (0.30 miles) northeast of the centre.
Oulujoki: Take on this landmark next. Around 8 kms (5 miles) southeast of the city centre, it's well worth visiting for the full Oulu experience.
How to get to Raahe from Oulu Airport (OUL)
Kicking things off in Raahe? From OUL, it takes around 1 hour to drive there. The city is about 72 kms (45 miles) from the airport.
Allow roughly 1 hour 35 minutes if you travel to Raahe on public transport.
Travelling from Oulu Airport (OUL) to Haukipudas
Haukipudas is around 29 kms (18 miles) from Oulu Airport. If that's where you'll be staying, the ride by public transport takes about 1 hour 35 minutes.
By car, the trip takes roughly 30 minutes.
Explore more of Finland
Craving more adventure? Kuopio is a must-do while you're in Finland. It's about 257 kms (160 miles) southeast of Oulu and features Puijo Nature Trails, Jatkankamppa Smoke Sauna and Puijo.
Another city in Finland that will quickly win you over is Vaasa. From Oulu, it's around 274 kms (170 miles) southwest and is home to attractions like Market Square and Ruin of the Korsholm Castle. Find time for Old Vaasa's Marketplace too. Vaasa Airport (VAA) is the main arrival point for this city.
Or venture to Kajaani, roughly 137 kms (85 miles) southeast of Oulu. Huuhkajanvaara Hiking Trails, Kainuu Museum and Linnanpolunranta are among the many reasons to visit.