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Kärdla Airport

Kärdla, Estonia

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KDLmedium airport

Kärdla Airport

Kärdla, Estonia

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Gateway to Hiiumaa, Estonia's tranquil western island.

Location

Kärdla, Estonia

Kärdla Airport (IATA: KDL, ICAO: EEKA) is a small regional airport serving Kärdla, the capital of Hiiumaa Island in western Estonia. It provides essential air connectivity between the island and the Estonian mainland, primarily to Tallinn. The airport operates limited scheduled services and is vital for residents and visitors accessing Hiiumaa, an island known for its nature reserves, lighthouses, and quiet rural character. The facility is modest in scale, reflecting the island's small population. Hiiumaa is one of Estonia's largest islands, and the airport complements ferry services as a transport link to the mainland. Flight times to Tallinn are short, making air travel a practical option for time-sensitive travelers.

Terminals

The airport has a single small terminal building suited to the low passenger volumes of a regional island airport.

Getting to & from

Ground transport from the airport into central Kärdla is available by taxi or local bus, with the town located a short distance away.

Airlines here

Transaviabaltika has operated scheduled services connecting Kärdla to Tallinn, though service schedules have varied over time.

Notable facts

›Kärdla Airport serves Hiiumaa, Estonia's second-largest island.
›The airport's runway is paved and suitable for small turboprop aircraft.
›Air services to Tallinn significantly reduce travel time compared to the ferry crossing.
›Hiiumaa Island is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, drawing nature tourists to the region.
›The airport primarily serves domestic Estonian routes due to its remote island location.

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Gateway to Hiiumaa's quiet islands, forests, and coastal calm

Kärdla Airport serves the small Estonian island of Hiiumaa, offering essential air connectivity to mainland Estonia for residents and visitors alike. Established during the Soviet era, the airport retains a modest, unhurried character befitting the island's peaceful atmosphere. It plays a vital regional role, linking one of Estonia's least-populated islands to Tallinn and beyond.

Terminals

Main Terminal — A compact single-building terminal handling all arrivals and departures with basic passenger amenities.

Ground Transport

Local taxi services available outside the terminal
Car rental options arrangeable through local providers
Private transfers bookable in advance through Hiiumaa tourism services
Bicycle rental available seasonally in Kärdla town

Nearby Hotels

Padu Hotel, Kärdla
Liivik Apartments, Kärdla
Hõbeda Villa, Kärdla
Hiiu Rannahotell

Dining

The airport terminal offers very limited or no on-site dining facilities given its small scale. Kärdla town centre, just a few kilometres away, provides cafes, local restaurants, and a supermarket where visitors can find Estonian home cooking and seasonal island produce. Travellers are advised to plan meals before arriving at the airport.

Traveller Tips

Book flights well in advance as Hiiumaa routes have limited seat capacity on small aircraft.
Arrange car or bicycle rental ahead of time as options on the island are limited, especially in peak summer.
Check weather conditions before travel — small island airports can experience flight delays due to wind or fog.
Kärdla town is only about 3 km from the airport, easily reachable by taxi or on foot in good weather.

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