The key is beautifully simple: you fly from Riga to Kuusamo every Friday, arriving in Kuusamo at 15:35, and you fly back from Kuusamo to Riga every Monday, departing Kuusamo at 14:20.
If you’re dreaming of a quick escape to Finnish Lapland, these flight connections make a long weekend in Ruka–Kuusamo genuinely doable
That timing is perfect for a long weekend: arrive on Friday afternoon, enjoy two full days of Lapland nature and activities, and still travel home on Monday with most of the day ahead. Below you’ll find the connections by country and city, including the departure time from your origin city and the transfer time in Riga on the way to Kuusamo – plus the transfer time in Riga and arrival time back to your origin city on the return.
France
Paris
Leaving from Paris at 09:35, you connect via Riga with a 30-minute transfer, and arrive in Kuusamo on Friday afternoon. On the way back, you leave Kuusamo on Monday at 14:20, transfer in Riga for 30 minutes, and arrive back in Paris at 18:25.
Netherlands
Amsterdam
Depart Amsterdam at 10:00 and enjoy a smooth connection in Riga with a 35-minute transfer before continuing to Kuusamo for a Friday afternoon arrival. Returning on Monday, the transfer in Riga is 55 minutes, and you’ll be back in Amsterdam at 18:25.
Germany
Frankfurt
From Frankfurt, you depart at 09:55 and connect in Riga with a 40-minute transfer on your way to Kuusamo.
On Monday’s return, your transfer in Riga is 1 h 50 min, and you arrive back in Düsseldorf at 19:10 if you’re continuing there (see below), while Frankfurt-specific return timing is not listed in this file extract.
Munich
Leaving Munich at 09:05, you connect in Riga with a 1 h 25 min transfer before flying onwards to Kuusamo. On the return, your transfer in Riga is 1 h 20 min, and you arrive back in Munich at 18:40.
Berlin
Depart Berlin at 08:40 and connect via Riga with a 2 h 30 min transfer en route to Kuusamo. On Monday, you transfer in Riga for 2 h 05 min and arrive back in Berlin at 18:55.
Düsseldorf
A Düsseldorf return option is included in the table: after departing Kuusamo on Monday, the transfer in Riga is 1 h 50 min, and you arrive in Düsseldorf at 19:10.
Austria
Vienna
From Vienna, you leave at 09:05 and connect in Riga with a 1 h 40 min transfer before continuing to Kuusamo. On the return, the transfer in Riga is 1 h 55 min, and you arrive back in Vienna at 19:00.
Denmark
Copenhagen
Depart Copenhagen at 08:20 and connect via Riga with a 3 h 00 min transfer before flying to Kuusamo. On Monday’s return, your transfer in Riga is 2 h 55 min, and you arrive back in Copenhagen at 19:30.
Norway
Oslo
Leaving Oslo at 08:20, you connect in Riga with a 2 h 50 min transfer before continuing to Kuusamo. On the return, you transfer in Riga for 2 h 55 min and arrive back in Oslo at 19:45.
Sweden
Stockholm
From Stockholm, you depart at 08:00 and connect in Riga with a 3 h 40 min transfer before heading to Kuusamo. On Monday, the transfer in Riga is 3 h 40 min, and you arrive back in Stockholm at 19:55.
Estonia
Tallinn
Depart Tallinn at 09:00 and connect in Riga with a 3 h 55 min transfer before continuing to Kuusamo. On the return, you transfer in Riga for 3 h 50 min and arrive back in Tallinn at 20:45.
Lithuania
Vilnius
Leaving Vilnius at 09:10, you connect in Riga with a 3 h 45 min transfer and continue to Kuusamo for a Friday afternoon arrival. On Monday, the transfer in Riga is 3 h 50 min, and you arrive back in Vilnius at 20:45.
A long weekend that feels like a real holiday
Because you arrive in Kuusamo on Friday afternoon and fly back on Monday, it’s easy to pack a surprising amount into just a few days – think scenic winter hikes, husky rider, reindeer farm visits, local food, and the fresh, northern air that makes you feel like you’ve been away much longer than a weekend.
And if you prefer to skip the transfer altogether and stay for a full week, there’s good news: during winter 2026–2027, airBaltic also operates direct flights to Kuusamo from several Central European countries (including the UK), making the journey even smoother. You can explore all available routes and the latest flight options on our page Flights to Kuusamo.
As always, flight schedules can change – please confirm final operating days and availability when booking.
Airport bus takes you to Spa Hotel Kuusamon Tropiikki, Ruka village and Ruka Valley
The Pre-Booked Airport Bus runs between the airport and Ruka in connection with scheduled flights. The Airport Bus can be booked 60 days in advance and it must be booked at the latest 24 hours before the trip.
Alternatively you can hire a car in advance, waiting for your arrival at the airport.
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