How to get to Turku and the Finnish Archipelago Sea.
Most international guests arrive through Helsinki Airport, Turku Airport or the harbour connections to Turku. Aavameri then helps you connect the city, Satava, the Archipelago National Park and self-guided expedition start points.
Aavameri handles all guest logistics from Turku into the Archipelago Sea, Archipelago National Park and the Archipelago Sea UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
Flights, trains and buses.
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Helsinki Airport
The most common international arrival point. Continue by train or long-distance bus towards Turku.
Closest airportTurku Airport
Useful when direct or seasonal connections fit your route. Local bus line 1 connects the airport and city centre.
RailVR trains
Train is usually the easiest low-stress connection from Helsinki region to Turku when schedules fit.
BusMatkahuolto buses
Long-distance bus options from airports and cities. Often useful when rail works affect train schedules.
Local transportFöli local buses
Turku region local buses, including connections between airport, city and Satava direction.
Ask usRoute details depend on your product
For many tours we include transport from Turku. For self-guided trips we coordinate the start and return with your plan.
Services around Turku Archipelago, Archipelago Sea and Archipelago National Park
Use the filters to explore accommodation, food, cafés, transport and useful services around Turku Archipelago, the Archipelago Sea and Archipelago National Park. Satava is an island with bus and road connection just outside Turku centre, and Aavameri’s own kayaking products are always shown more prominently.
Accommodation ideas that fit kayaking logistics.
A little over one hour from Turku by car, in the heart of the archipelago. Good for guests combining kayaking with the southern Archipelago Sea, ferries or island visits.
Rosala Viking CentreReimarsvägen 5, 25950 RosalaAbout two hours from Turku by car and ferry, in the middle of the archipelago. Characterful archipelago stay with local history, useful for guests exploring Hitis, Rosala and the Bengtskär direction.
S/S BoreLinnankatu 72, 20100 TurkuA memorable ship hostel on the Aura River, close to Turku centre and harbour atmosphere.
Hotel KakolaKakolankatu 14, 20100 TurkuDistinctive design hotel in a former prison area; a strong choice for a special pre- or post-expedition night. Upper mid to premium.
Radisson Blu Marina PalaceLinnankatu 32, 20100 TurkuReliable central riverside hotel, convenient for guests wanting comfort and easy meeting logistics in Turku. Upper mid.
Scandic Hamburger BörsKauppiaskatu 6, 20100 TurkuVery central hotel by the market square, convenient for city stays and early transfers. Mid to upper mid.
Archipelago cottages and saunas
For self-guided expedition guests who do not want to wild-camp every night, Aavameri can help look for archipelago cottages, saunas and indoor nights that fit the route and the weather plan.