Kuusamo is located in the northeastern part of Northern Ostrobothnia, 217 kilometers from Oulu, 195 kilometers from Rovaniemi, and 245 kilometers from Kajaani. The flight from Kuusamo to Helsinki takes about an hour, and the drive from Kuusamo to Oulu takes about two and a half hours.
The transport infrastructure in Kuusamo supports the needs of businesses and investors. Kuusamo Airport provides fast connections to the capital region, with scheduled flights between Helsinki and Kuusamo operating all year round. In addition, during the winter season, there are flights to Kuusamo from Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, and Zurich, among other cities. The airport is located close to the city center and Ruka, which facilitates business travel and logistics.
Kuusamo has a strong logistical position in terms of road transport: Highway 5 and Ouluntie/Highway 20 connect the area smoothly to the rest of Finland, and the Ouluntie/Highway 20 junction provides a connection to the Oulu region.
