There are two international airports in Estonia . The first is in the capital, and the second - not far from the city of Tartu . Another name for Tartu airport is Yulenurme airport: this is the name of the parish in which the airport is located.
Airport History
Tartu airport was built in 1946, ten kilometers south of the city center. The new terminal building was erected in 1981, in 2009 it was reconstructed to the requirements of modern aviation.
In 2008, the length of the airport runway was brought to 1.8 km.
Now from the airport of Tartu daily flights to Helsinki (Finnair company) are carried out. The aerodrome is also used for training flights of students of the Estonian Aviation Academy.
Who chooses Tartu airport?
Tartu Airport as an airport of arrival is chosen by tourists who are going to explore the second largest city of Estonia in Tartu. Tallinn and Tartu are in opposite parts of Estonia: Tallinn - in the north-west, on the coast of the Baltic Sea, Tartu - in the southeast. From Tartu airport it is convenient to start a trip to Southern Estonia.
Attractions near the airport
In the village of Yulenurme, near which the airport is located, is the Estonian Museum of Agriculture . Founded by the initiative of the professor of the Estonian Agricultural Academy, Jüri Kuum, the museum aims to preserve the tools that are disappearing from the everyday use of the Estonian village. A major role in the Estonian agriculture has always been played by the cultivation of flax and cereals, and the museum presents a collection of agricultural machinery and tools for their collection and processing. The museum also stores 25 thousand books and 20 thousand photographs. Exhibits are presented both in the premises and in the open air.
How to get from the airport to the city of Tartu?
Between the city and the airport shuttle bus runs. For 1 hour 40 minutes. before departure the bus departs from Tartu from the stop Annelinna Keskus, for 1 hour 20 minutes. - from the Kaubamaja stop. Directions paid, costs € 5.
From the airport the bus leaves in 15 minutes. after landing of the aircraft. Passengers are transported throughout the city - where they will ask.