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Lappeenranta Airport

Lappeenranta, Finland

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Lappeenranta Airport

Lappeenranta, Finland

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EFLP

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349 ft

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Southeast Finland's gateway near the Russian border.

Opened

1938

Location

Lappeenranta, Finland

Lappeenranta Airport (IATA: LPP, ICAO: EFLP) is a regional airport located in Lappeenranta, in the South Karelia region of southeastern Finland. Situated close to the Russian border, it historically served a notable volume of Russian travelers, particularly before travel restrictions related to geopolitical events significantly reduced cross-border traffic. The airport is owned and operated by Finavia, the Finnish state-owned airport network company. It offers a modest range of scheduled and charter services, with connectivity to destinations primarily in Central and Southern Europe. The airport's passenger numbers have fluctuated considerably in recent years due to geopolitical changes affecting Russian travel. Despite its regional scale, Lappeenranta Airport has punched above its weight in terms of international traffic, particularly through low-cost carriers serving sun destinations and connecting Finnish Karelians with European cities.

Terminals

The airport has a single passenger terminal suited to regional traffic volumes.

Getting to & from

Bus services connect Lappeenranta Airport to the city center, with taxis also available at the terminal.

Airlines here

Ryanair has been among the notable carriers operating routes from Lappeenranta, offering connections to various European destinations.

Notable facts

›Located approximately 4 kilometers west of Lappeenranta city center.
›Owned and operated by Finavia, Finland's state airport operator.
›The airport saw high numbers of Russian passengers prior to 2022 geopolitical events.
›Ryanair has operated routes from the airport, making it a regional low-cost hub.
›Situated in South Karelia, close to the Finnish-Russian border.

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Airlines serving this airport

Ryanair

Routes

LPP → BGYFR · 738

LPP → GROFR · 738

LPP → NRNFR · 738

Aircraft operating here

Boeing 737-8003 routes

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Encyclopaedia

Lappeenranta Airport is an international airport in Lappeenranta, Finland. It is 2.5 kilometers southwest of the city center and Lappeenranta Central Station. Opened in 1918, Lappeenranta Airport is the oldest airport still in operation in Finland. The Karelia Aviation Museum is in the airport. Flight goes on low altitude straight over Lappeenranta midtown which is located 1½ kilometer from the eastern end of the runway.

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