Flying from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Kuusamo Airport (KAO): what you need to know
Kuusamo is three hours ahead of Birmingham and observes the UTC+3 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your BHX to KAO flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as June, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a high season in general.
Opt for a stopover if you prefer to break up your flight. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to look at all your options for tickets from Birmingham International Airport to Kuusamo Airport. Frankfurt Airport is a popular stopover on the BHX to KAO route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Kuusamo Airport (KAO)
Right now, 207 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Birmingham International Airport to Kuusamo Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 344 €. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from BHX to KAO if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird deals.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the cheapest price in every month when searching for your flight from Birmingham International Airport to Kuusamo Airport.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from BHX to KAO by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Birmingham International Airport to Kuusamo Airport.
Handy information about Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
Of the flights that depart from Birmingham International Airport, 65.48% land on time at their destination.
To reach Birmingham International Airport from central Birmingham, it'll take about 25 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to BHX? If you're boarding an early flight from Birmingham International Airport to Kuusamo Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Kuusamo Airport (KAO)
If you're landing on a late Birmingham International Airport to Kuusamo Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these options near KAO:
Pick up a Kuusamo Airport rental car and explore Kuusamo and beyond with your own set of wheels. Budget, Keddy By Europcar and Hertz are popular outlets to choose from here.
Reserving your vehicle from Kuusamo Airport around one week in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Kuusamo Airport (KAO) to central Kuusamo
From Kuusamo Airport, Kuusamo is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 2 hours 30 minutes.
When to fly to Kuusamo Airport (KAO)
February is the busiest month for flights from Birmingham International Airport to Kuusamo Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Kuusamo in April.
The warmest month in Kuusamo is July, with the temperature ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Lock in your flights from Birmingham International Airport to Kuusamo Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has average temperatures of between -19ºC (-2ºF) and -4ºC (25ºF). Search for cheap tickets from BHX to KAO around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Finland
Kuusamo is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Finland waiting to be discovered. Around 209 kilometres south-west of Kuusamo, a trip to Oulu will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Nallikari Beach, Northern Ostrobothnia Museum and Oulu Cathedral.
Around 354 kilometres south of Kuusamo, Kuopio is another favourite stop in Finland. No visit is complete without checking out Kuopio Cathedral, Kuopio Harbour and Kuopio Museum.
