Washington DC to Turku Flights

The Best DC Airports

Before you call airlines looking for flights from Washington, DC, you should check with Orbitz.com. The two major airports in DC are Washington Dulles International Airport and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. Alaska Airlines, US Airways, and Frontier Airlines handle domestic flights from Ronald Reagan, while Virgin America, ExpressJet Airlines, and Colgan Air operate out of Washington Dulles. Ronald Reagan is only three miles from the downtown area, and Washington Dulles is 26 miles from downtown.

Long-Term Parking Options

The five parking lots at Ronald Reagan offer daily and hourly parking rates, and the airport charges $20 per day for parking in the long-term lots. The economy lot only charges $12 per day, but this lot is open and uncovered. Washington Dulles has two long-term parking lots that charge $17 per day and one economy lot that charges $10 per day. For $30, you can use valet parking.

Public Transportation Choices

The Metrorail and Metrobus make at least one stop at each airport every day. The stops are clearly marked around the city, and you can find maps that help you find the correct line. Taxis are not as low cost as the public transportation options because the drivers charge a pickup fee, baggage fee, fee per mile, and a fee for any time that the driver must wait.

Places to Eat

Both airports offer a range of dining options. Washington Dulles is home to Dulles to Go, Five Guys, Subway, and Wendy's, while Ronald Reagan has Dunkin' Donuts, Euro Cafe, and Jerry's Subs & Pizza. Once you have something to eat, you can browse through the sales at some of the shops surrounding the restaurants. If you want to enjoy your vacation, use Orbitz.com to look for flights from Washington DC.

The Airport in Turku

If you are traveling to Turku, Finland, by air, chances are you will be flying into Turku Airport. Located five miles north of downtown Turku, the airport offers its primary commercial air service by Finnair. Search for cheap flights to Turku on Orbitz.com to compare prices and book your flight.

Transportation from the Airport

Renting a car is one of the easiest ways to get from the airport to downtown Turku. On-site rental car service is offered, and the Orbitz.com site lets you view rental car prices in a convenient comparison chart for five different rental car companies, including Budget and Hertz. There is also a bus route traveling directly from the airport terminals to downtown Turku; you can purchase a bus ticket after boarding so you don't have to wait in line. On-site taxi service is also available at Turku Airport.

Weather in Turku

Turku, Finland, experiences cold, harsh winters that often reach 14 degrees Fahrenheit at night. Summers are pleasantly warm, with highs in July and August around 70 degrees Fahrenheit. The nights can get chilly as late as May, so bring a jacket for cooler nights while visiting Turku.

Turku's Major Attractions

The medieval Turku castle was built in the late 1200s and is one of the most famous attractions in Finland. The Turku Cathedral is another celebrated historical landmark; it contains tombs of war heroes and a former queen of Sweden. Admission is free. There are also sightseeing cruises to visit the many small islands off of Finland's coast. Many attractions are seasonal; plan to visit during the late spring or summer to see them. You can plan your trip in advance by finding flights to Turku on Orbitz.com.