Joensuu – Logistic Asset for International Business

Joensuu Airport offers smooth access to international air connections via Helsinki Airport, one of Northern Europe’s leading aviation hubs. The airport is located approximately 11 kilometres from Joensuu city centre and provides daily scheduled flights to Helsinki.

From Helsinki-Vantaa, companies gain direct access to more than 100 destinations across Europe, Asia and North America, supporting efficient business travel and global market access.

In 2025, approximately 41,000 passengers travelled through Joensuu Airport.

Joensuu is located at the intersection of Finland’s key highway network, enabling efficient transport connections across Finland, the Baltic Sea region and international logistics corridors.

• Highway 6 connects Joensuu with Southern Finland and Kajaani
• Highway 9 links Turku, Kuopio and Joensuu
• Highway 23 connects Joensuu to Central Finland and the west coast

Strong road infrastructure supports efficient transport to ports, industrial hubs and export supply chains.

Karelian Line provides multiple daily rail connections between Joensuu and Helsinki, with the fastest journey taking approximately four hours. Rail transport offers a reliable and environmentally sustainable option for business travel.

The railway also serves as an important freight corridor for industrial goods and raw materials moving across Finland and toward export ports.

Port of Joensuu is part of the Saimaa inland waterway network, connecting Eastern Finland’s industries to the Baltic Sea via the Saimaa Canal.

A direct rail connection to the port enables efficient multimodal logistics solutions. Inland waterway transport offers a cost-efficient and environmentally friendly option, particularly for large industrial cargo volumes.

Products transported through the port include timber, pulp, cement and other industrial goods.