Getting to Hailuoto
Welcome to Hailuoto, the largest island in the Northern Ostrobothnia.
Experience an unforgettable island with a living culture, enjoy the experiences, and live at the pace of the locals. Book accommodation and stay longer.
There is something to do in Hailuoto for every day of the year.
The peak season is in summer. Hot summer days, wonderful sandy beaches, lively culture. And much more.
In winter, Hailuoto is "filled" with silence and peace. Have you ever experienced the icy Ostrobothnia and the peaceful winter nature?
Hailuoto can be reached with a free ferry connection.
The ferry runs from early in the morning until late at night in the summer, and on summer days there is also an additional ferry to reduce the waiting time.
Please note that on hot summer days there may be a queue at the ferry beach. Pack snacks and drinks with you. There are also summer cafes on the ferry beach.
While you're waiting, you can get to know Hailuoto through our website, through the Hailuoto app or with the help of the tourist information board located on the ferry shore.
By bike to Hailuoto
"Are you joining along?"
You can cycle from Oulu to Hailuoto, and you can drive along light traffic lanes for a large part of the journey. The journey is quite pleasant, as the coast is notoriously flat. The distance from the center of Oulu is approximately 55 km. Those traveling by bike do not have to queue for the Hailuoto ferry. Read Ilta-Sanomat's article on
In Hailuoto, there are cafés and accommodations tailored for cyclists, where cyclists are especially taken into account. For cyclists, there are lockable spaces for bikes where you can also do small repairs on bikes and where you can find tire pumps.
More information can be found Bikeland from the pages. https://www.bikeland.fi/
You can reach Hailuoto from the mainland by taking a local bus, which costs only €2.60 for a single adult ticket when you pay with contactless payment or the OSL app. Buses use the priority lane for vehicles boarding the ferry.
From downtown Oulu, you can take routes 59 and 59S to get to Hailuoto. When starting your journey, head to the bus stop “Linja-autoasema L.” You can easily find timetables in the OSL app or at reittiopas.osl.fi. You can also use the route search to see how to get from your starting location to Marjaniemi in Hailuoto.
Easily by bus
"Onnikka (bus in English) has its own atmosphere"
Other methods of arrival
"Welcome to the Hailuoto International Airport"
To Oulu airport
Finland's second busiest airport, Oulu Airport is about 15 km from the port of the ferry to Hailuoto in Oulunsalo. You can fly to Oulu from Helsinki and Frankfurt with direct flights.
The island also has taxi services.
You can get to Hailuoto from Oulu airport by bus by planning a route in the Oulu public transport service:
oulu.digitransit.fi
Departure stop: Airport 2646, Kylänpuoli, Oulu
A stop and place of change: Hailuodon th E 2588, Oulu
Destination: Hailuoto
Air field
Pöllä, Hailuoto
Hailuoto has its own air field, which is located on the west shore of Pöllänlahti at the end of Pölläntie, about six kilometers south of the church village of Hailuoto. The airport has one 500 meter long sand and grass runway.
Marinas
Ferry terminal at Hailuoto and Marjaniemi
You can arrive in Hailuoto by waterways and settle in the guest marinas of Marjaniemi or Huikku. You can find more information about guest marinas via the button below. The municipality of Hailuoto also rent boat berths for the entire boating season from May to October.