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  "@type": "Airport",
  "address": {
    "@type": "PostalAddress",
    "addressCountry": "Finland",
    "addressLocality": "Turku"
  },
  "airlines": [
    "Finnair",
    "SAS",
    "Wizz Air"
  ],
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      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "30 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time",
      "value": "60 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "60 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to International Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Interline Connection Time",
      "value": "120 minutes"
    }
  ],
  "city": "Turku",
  "code": "TKU",
  "connection_tips": "Finland's fourth-busiest airport 8km north of Turku city center serves 450,000 annual passengers with strong Baltic connections via airBaltic to Riga and Wizz Air to Vilnius. Located strategically for southwestern Finland, the airport offers quick city access via bus line 1 (\u20ac3.50, 20 minutes) running hourly to Turku center and cathedral area. Ground transportation includes taxis (\u20ac25-30 to city center), rental cars from major companies, and the reliable public bus service connecting to Turku's extensive local network. Peak summer travel coincides with Turku's medieval festival and archipelago tourism, requiring advance booking as limited flight frequencies fill quickly.\n\nSAS dominates with 11 weekly departures including 8 to Stockholm (24% of all flights) and Copenhagen service, while Finnair ceased operations in March 2023 replacing flights with bus service to Helsinki due to the short 165km distance. Despite limited airlines (5 carriers to 7 destinations), the facility handles significant cargo as Finland's second-busiest freight airport, reflecting the region's industrial importance. Consider Helsinki-Vantaa (HEL) as alternative during winter disruptions, accessible via Finnair's replacement coach service in 2 hours or train connections.\n\nWinter operations require careful planning with temperatures -5\u00b0C to 0\u00b0C and heavy snow conditions that caused a serious CRJ-900 runway excursion in October 2017, though the airport maintains 24-hour operations with full de-icing capabilities. The compact terminal offers essential amenities including cafes, duty-free for EU destinations, and free WiFi, though services are limited compared to Helsinki-Vantaa. The state-owned Finavia operates the facility efficiently despite lower passenger volumes, maintaining high service standards typical of Finnish airports.",
  "country": "Finland",
  "flag_url": "https://flagcdn.com/w320/fi.png",
  "flight_search_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=EUR",
  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Ground transport: Check local conditions and plan ground transport ahead.",
    "Check your flight status before leaving for the airport.",
    "Allow extra time during peak travel periods at this airport.",
    "Keep important documents easily accessible at this airport.",
    "Download your airline's mobile app for updates at this airport."
  ],
  "global_map_link": "https://www.google.com/maps?q=Turku+Airport+Airport",
  "google_maps_reviews": {
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    "recent_reviews": [],
    "total_reviews": 0
  },
  "hotel_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=EUR",
  "iataCode": "TKU",
  "icao": "EFTU",
  "international": true,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-30",
  "latitude": 60.514099,
  "layover_planner_info": "Amenities are minimal; prepare accordingly.",
  "longitude": 22.2628,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 30,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 60,
  "mct_interline": 120,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 60,
  "mct_international_to_international": 90,
  "missed_connection_help": "Contact your airline for rebooking assistance.",
  "name": "Turku Airport",
  "region": "Europe",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "HEL",
      "name": "Helsinki-Vantaa"
    },
    {
      "code": "MHQ",
      "name": "Mariehamn Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "POR",
      "name": "Pori Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Turku Airport is one of Finland's busiest airports for both passengers and cargo and also carries the distinction of being Finland's oldest civilian airport. Finavia runs it as a compact but fully developed regional airport with a 2,500-metre runway, scheduled European services, and significant freight activity, making it much more substantial than a small domestic outstation.\n\nThe terminal side is therefore more developed than the runway alone might suggest, with operations shaped by scheduled passenger flows, regional business travel, and the need to connect Turku efficiently to larger national or international markets. Even where the scale is still modest, the airport functions as a genuine public gateway rather than as a specialist or purely local field.\n\nWhat distinguishes Turku Airport is the way it anchors mobility for its surrounding region. For travelers in Finland, this airport matters because it reduces long overland journeys, supports local economic activity, and gives Turku a direct aviation identity instead of leaving the area entirely dependent on a larger hub elsewhere.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://www.worlddata.info/europe/finland/airports.php"
}