Why go
- City in southwest Finland.
- Served by Turku Airport (TKU).
History
Turku is a city in Finland and the regional capital of Southwest Finland. It is located on the southwestern coast of the country at the mouth of the River Aura. The population of Turku is approximately 210,000, while the metropolitan area has a population of around 320,000. It is the 6th–most populous municipality in Finland, and the third–most populous urban area in the country after Helsinki and Tampere.
Where to stay
Kaivokatu 14, 20520 Turku, Finland · tapulitalo.fi
Kakolankatu 14, 20100 Turku, Finland · hotelkakola.fi
Humalistonkatu 2, 20100 Turku, Finland · sokoshotels.fi
Rauhankatu 1, 20100 Turku, Finland · parkhotelturku.fi
Kauppiaskatu 6, 20100 Turku, Finland · scandichotels.com
Joukahaisenkatu 6, 20520 Turku, Finland · sokoshotels.fi
Tuureporinkatu 17, 20100 Turku, Finland · tuure.fi
Yliopistonkatu 12, 20100 Turku, Finland · centrohotel.com
Tuureporinkatu 11, 20100 Turku, Finland · hotellihelmi.fi
Kauppiaskatu 4b, 20100 Turku, Finland · ineon.fi
Eerikinkatu 11, 20100 Turku, Finland · sokoshotels.fi
Kurjenmäenkatu 7, 20700 Turku, Finland · hesburger.fi
Seiskarinkatu 35, 20900 Turku, Finland · merikarina.fi
Allinkatu 7, 20100 Turku, Finland · booking.com
Eerikinkatu 4, 20100 Turku, Finland · scandichotels.com
Fatabuurinkatu 5, 20200 Turku, Finland · hiisihomes.fi
Toinen poikkikatu 4, 20100 Turku, Finland · hiisihomes.fi
Aittakatu 1, 20780 Kaarina, Finland · hotellikivitasku.fi
Martinkatu 6, 21200 Raisio, Finland · martinhovi.fi
Yliopistonkatu 29, 20100 Turku, Finland · scandichotels.com
Kongressikuja 1, 20540 Turku, Finland · holidayclubresorts.com
Eerikinkatu 28-30, 20100 Turku, Finland · scandichotels.com
Nuijamaankatu 2, 20320 Turku, Finland · westsidehotel.fi
Humalistonkatu 7, 20100 Turku, Finland · omenahotels.com
Linnankatu 32, 20100 Turku, Finland · radissonhotels.com
Käsityöläiskatu 11, 20100 Turku, Finland · harriet.fi
Ursininkatu 15a, 20100 Turku, Finland · birgittalaissisaret.fi
Indoor
Lemminkäisenkatu 36, 20520 Turku, Finland
Indoor
Käsityöläiskatu 6, 20100 Turku, Finland · cityapartment.fi
Allinkatu 1, 20100 Turku, Finland · allinkatu.traveleto.com
Michailowinkatu 1, 20100 Turku, Finland · forenom.com
Indoor
Restaurants & places to go
Local, Restaurant · Lounas/Lunch 10:30-14:00 Opening hours: Mo-Th 10:45-14:00 Features: vegetarian options, step-free access · 2 Lemminkäisenkatu, Turku, 20520 · unica.fi
Sandwich, Delicacies, Cafe · Avoinna: ma-pe 9-16 Lounas 11 - 16, 8,50€ Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:30-15:00 Features: outdoor seating, step-free access · 4… · unica.fi
Lunch, Breakfast, Porridge, Cake, Cafe · (FI) Lounas- ja anniskelukahvila. Lounas klo 11-15, alennus opiskelijoille ja eläkeläisille. (SE) Lunch- och… · unica.fi
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Käsintehdyt leivonnaiset, runsas lounas ja brunssi. Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-19:00; Su 11:00-15:00 Features: delivery · 7b Eerikinkatu,… · rebelle.fi
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-20:00; Su 11:00-20:00 Features: takeaway, step-free access · 20100 · burgerking.fi
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Su-Th 10:00-22:00 Fr-Sa 10:00-4:30 Features: takeaway, vegetarian options · 6 Kauppiaskatu, Turku, 20100 · kfc.fi
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 10:30-21:00; Fr 10:30-22:00; Sa-Su 11:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · 20 Hämeentie, Turku, 20540 · kotipizza.fi
Tex-Mex, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-24:00; Sa-Su 00:00-24:00 Features: takeaway, vegetarian options · 15 Eerikinkatu, Turku, 20100 · tacobell.fi
Chinese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-21:00;Fr 11:00-22:00;Sa12:00-22:00;Su 12:00-21:00 Features: outdoor seating · 15 Helsinginkatu, Turku, 20500 · yangtze.fi
Mexican, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-16:00 Features: vegan options, step-free access · 16 Eerikinkatu, Turku, 20100 · cafechingon.com
Sushi, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-21:00; Sa-Su 12:00-22:00 Features: vegetarian options · 6 Aurakatu, Turku, 20100 · ravintolakawaii.com
Vietnamese, Asian, Fast Food · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 10:30-17:30 Features: vegan options · 16 Aninkaistenkatu, Turku, 20100 · saigon.fi
Japanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-18:00; Sa 11:00-16:00 · 16 Eerikinkatu · salu.fi
Cafe · Itse leivottuja sämpylöitä ja munkkeja, sekä kotilounas joka arkipäivä. · 10 Patenttikatu, Naantali, 21100 · seijantupa.fi
Juice, Cafe · Juice cafe · 1 Myllynkatu, Raisio, 21280 · junglejuicebar.fi
Deli, Restaurant · Deli restaurant · 7 Joukahaisenkatu, Turku, 20520 · unica.fi
Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 06:00-23:00; Sa 07:00-23:00; Su 08:00-23:00 · 2 Kuskinkatu, Kaarina, 20780 · st1.fi
French, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Th 12:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-24:00 Features: outdoor seating · amelie.fi
Kebab, Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 12:00-22:00 · 1 Kärpijoentie, Lieto, 21420 · pizza-online.fi
Bubble Tea, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-19:00; So 12:00-19:00 · 5 Brahenkatu, Turku, 20100 · bokacha-cafe.business.site
Sichuan, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 12:00-21:00 Features: vegetarian options · brokadi.fi
Winw Bistro And Tapas Bar, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr 11:00-23:00; Sa 12:00-23:00; Su 15:00-22:00 Features: vegetarian options,… · ditrevi.fi
Italian, Seafood, Burger, Cake, Fries, Pastry, Salad, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Th 10:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-23:00; Su 12:00-19:00 Features: outdoor seating,… · fontana.fi
Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-17:30; Sa-Su 12:00-17:30 Features: air conditioning · 84 Harjattulantie, Turku, 20960 · harjattulagolf.fi
Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-21:30; Fr 11:00-22:30; Sa 12:00-22:30; Su 12:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, air conditioning ·… · intianhelmi.fi
Lounaskahvila, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-16:00 · 2 Uimahallintie, Kaarina, 20780 · lillamor.fi
Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-20:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-21:00 Features: vegan options · 1 Puntarikatu, Kaarina, 20780 · littlethai.fi
American, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 16:00-23:00; Sa 14:00-23:00; Su 16:00-22:00 Features: vegan options · 1 Kongressikuja, Turku, 20540 · olearys.fi
Georgian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo, We-Th 16:00-22:00; Fr 16:00-23:00; Sa 12:00-23:00; Su 12:00-21:00 · 8 Eerikinkatu, 20100 · rioni.fi
Korean, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-21:00; Sa 11:30-21:00; Su 12:00-21:00 Features: step-free access · 12 Aurakatu, Turku, 20100 · seoulgood.fi
Classical, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-20:30 · 24 Aurakatu, Turku, 20100 · ravintolasuomalainenpohja.fi
Asian, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-20:00; Sa 12:00-20:00; Su 12:00-18:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, vegetarian options · 18… · thaiintown.fi
Ukrainian, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo,Tu 09:00-19:00; We,Th 09:00-20:00; Fr 09:00-21:00; Sa 10:00-21:00; Su 10:00-19:00 Features: outdoor seating · 1… · facebook.com
Greek, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr 11:00-22:00; Sa 12:00-22:00; Su 12:00-18:00 Features: outdoor seating · 9 Hämeenkatu · afroditetaverna.fi
European, Western, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-14:00 · finnishdesignshop.fi
Cake, Coffee Shop, Tea, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo 11:00-18:00; Tu-Fr 10:00-19:00; Sa 10:00-18:00; Dec 24-26 off; Dec 27-30 10:00-19:00; Dec 31 10:00-17:00… · gaggui.com
Nepalese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr,Su 11:00-23:00; Sa 12:00-23:00 · 5 Eerikinkatu, Turku, 20100 · himalayankitchen.fi
Poke, Hawaiian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-21:00; Sa 12:00-21:00; Su 12:00-20:00 Features: vegan options, step-free access · 8 Aurakatu, Turku,… · moipoke.fi
Ramen, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-20:00; Sa-Su 11:00-19:00 Features: takeaway, step-free access · 10 Skanssinkatu, Turku, 20730 · momotoko.com
Indonesian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 10:30-21:00; Sa 12:00-21:00; Su off Features: outdoor seating · 5 A Kiinamyllynkatu, Turku, 20500 · pawonlawu.com
Steaks, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-23:00; Sa 12:00-23:00; Su 12:00-21:00 · 2 Stålarminkatu · pippurimylly.fi
Fine Dining, Regional, Grill, Restaurant · Opening hours: May-Oct Features: outdoor seating · 10 Valaanpyytäjänkatu, Turku · ravintolaairi.fi
Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: ma-pe 11:00-14:00 · 30 Pursiseuranranta, Turku, 20100 · ruissalonmaininki.fi
Salad, Restaurant · Salad restaurant · 16 Eerikinkatu, Turku, 20100 · kauppahalli.fi
365 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →
Airports
Turku Airport (TKU) 7.2 km to the centre
Turku, 19, FI — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 7 airlines (Scandinavian Airlines System, Air Baltic, Finnair, NextJet…) · direct flights to 7 destinations incl. Stockholm, Alicante, Copenhagen, Gdansk, Helsinki… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 7 airlines, 7 direct destinations
- Scandinavian Airlines System SK (CRJ-900, CRJ-200, ATR 72, S20) · 2 routes: Copenhagen, Stockholm*
- Air Baltic BT (Dash 8-400) · 1 route: Riga
- Finnair AY (ATR 72, ATR) · 1 route: Helsinki*
- NextJet 2N (Saab 340) · 1 route: Mariehamn
- Norwegian Air Shuttle DY (737-800) · 1 route: Alicante
- Thai Airways International TG (ATR 72) · 1 route: Stockholm*
- Wizz Air W6 (A320) · 1 route: Gdansk
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.
Genböle Airfield UL 43 km to the centre
Genböle, 19, FI
Getting there by ferry
Kuusisto Line (Turun lähtölaituri)
Ferry terminal · 0.3 km from the centre
Vesibussi, Martinsilta
Ferry terminal · 1.1 km from the centre
Rosita
Ferry terminal · 1.2 km from the centre
m/s Rosita
Ferry terminal · 1.3 km from the centre
m/s Lövskär
Ferry terminal · 1.3 km from the centre · Rederi Ab Vitharun
Förin läntinen laituri
Ferry terminal · 1.6 km from the centre
Föri
Ferry route
Pikkuföri
Ferry route · Forum Marinum, City of Turku
Ukkopekka Turku-Naantali
Ferry route
Vesibussi
Ferry route · Föli
180: Martinsilta => Pikisaari => Kansanpuisto => Martinsilta
Ferry route
180: Martinsilta => Kansanpuisto => Pikisaari => Martinsilta
Ferry route
Turku–Kaarina
Ferry route · Kuusisto Line
Turku - Vepsä
Ferry route
Where things are
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Photographs
credit: Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons · See source page
When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Turku Airport (TKU); 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: TKU has direct flights to 7 destinations on 7 airlines (incl. Stockholm, Alicante, Copenhagen, Gdansk, Helsinki…). By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Kuusisto Line (Turun lähtölaituri), 0.3 km); routes include Föri, Pikkuföri, Ukkopekka Turku-Naantali.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Turku, Finland. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Local transit
Public transit · Schedules & GTFS data
Trains & rail
Rail operator
National rail
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.
Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.
Charter, management, FBO, MRO · Managed fleet worldwide · General Dynamics company: charter, completions and FBOs in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the US.