You can reach Tartu by air through Helsinki or Tallinn. Flights from Tallinn and Helsinki arrive six times per week at Tartu’s small but fully functional airport. Transferring to the city is now also a breeze thanks to the airport shuttle.

Getting to town from the airport is fairly simple using the 912 bus, which leaves approx. 20 times per day, the ride costs €0.96 and the duration of the trip is usually about 30 minutes. Alternately you can opt for the 11km taxi ride, which will set you back around €10 or the convenient Airport Shuttle that will take you to and from your hotel, a one-way ticket costs €4 and can be paid to the driver by card or cash.

If you’re arriving in Estonia via the Tallinn Airport and will be taking the road from there, here is some info that will certainly be of help:

The capital’s airport is modern and so small you can’t possibly get lost. ATM’s and currency exchanges are in the main hall, car rental offices are downstairs. If you’re transferring to Tartu by bus, you can splurge on a taxi to the bus station, which is just a few minutes away. The ride should cost no more than €6.50, but agree on a price beforehand.