Why go
- City in North Ostrobothnia, Finland.
- Served by Oulu Airport (OUL).
History
Oulu is a major port city in Finland and the regional capital of North Ostrobothnia. It is located on the north-western coast of the country, at the mouth of the River Oulu. The population of Oulu is approximately 217,000, while the sub-region has a population of approximately 265,000. It is the 5th most populous municipality in Finland, and the fourth most populous urban area in the country. Oulu is also the most populous city in Northern Finland.
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 3 direct destinations
- Norwegian Air Shuttle DY (737-800) · 2 routes: Alicante, Helsinki
- Finnair AY (A319, A320) · 1 route: Helsinki
- Scandinavian Airlines System SK (S20) · 1 route: Stockholm*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Oulu Airport (OUL); 6 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: OUL has direct flights to 3 destinations on 3 airlines (incl. Helsinki, Alicante, Stockholm). By water: 2 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: M/S Alexandra lähtölaituri, 0.5 km); routes include Kesän sauna, Cable ferry.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Oulu, Finland. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Local transit
Trains & rail
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.