Ski season 2026–27
Ruka Ski Guide
Ruka is in North Ostrobothnia, Finland. This guide maps the ski runs and lifts around it, shows when snow builds through the winter, and lists the nearest airports and the airlines that fly there.
- Deepest snow in March
- Kuusamo (KAO) about 51 min by road
Getting to Ruka
Fly into
Kuusamo (KAO) · about 51 min by road
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Ruka at a glance
- Named runs
- 35
- Named lifts
- 22
- Most snow (regional)
- Mar
- Nearest airport
- KAOabout 51 min by road
Ruka piste map
- Easy: 20 named runs
- Intermediate: 8 named runs
- Advanced: 4 named runs
- Freeride: 2 named runs
- Novice: 1 named runs
- Lifts
Runs and lifts within 14 km of Ruka, which can include neighbouring ski areas. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), read 4 Oct 2026. Check the resort's own piste map for closures and grading on the day.
Snow and temperature by month around Ruka
Average snow depth on the ground in centimetres, 2001–2020, for the area around Ruka. Snow on the pistes depends on altitude and snowmaking, so treat this as when the season builds and fades, not as a snow report.
| Month | Snow depth | Avg temperature |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45.54 cm | -13.1°C / 8°F |
| Feb | 57.55 cm | -12.2°C / 10°F |
| Mar | 61.81 cm | -7.8°C / 18°F |
| Apr | 38.61 cm | -1.7°C / 29°F |
| May | 6.27 cm | 6.0°C / 43°F |
| Jun | 0.33 cm | 11.6°C / 53°F |
| Jul | 0 cm | 15.3°C / 60°F |
| Aug | 0 cm | 12.8°C / 55°F |
| Sep | 1.31 cm | 7.7°C / 46°F |
| Oct | 12.56 cm | 0.3°C / 33°F |
| Nov | 19.8 cm | -5.9°C / 21°F |
| Dec | 30.22 cm | -10.1°C / 14°F |
Source: NASA Langley Research Center POWER Project, Climatology API.
Flying to Ruka
Airports within 300 km (straight-line distance) that at least three airlines on our route maps fly to.
Kuusamo (KAO) · 20 km
- By car
- 33 km · about 0h 51m without traffic or snow
Kuusamo to Ruka: train, car and transfer guide →
4 airlines fly here on our route maps:
Rovaniemi (RVN) · 155 km
- By car
- 205 km · about 3h 06m without traffic or snow
14 airlines fly here on our route maps:
Kittilä (KTT) · 254 km
- By car
- 312 km · about 4h 52m without traffic or snow
9 airlines fly here on our route maps:
Driving: OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap roads (router.project-osrm.org): distance and typical driving time without traffic, snow or chains. Train: SBB timetable via transport.opendata.ch: connections leaving from 09:00 on Tuesday 15 December 2026. Check the operator before you travel.
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Kuusamo to Ruka, about 51 min
Train, car and transfer options from Kuusamo.
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Ruka ski questions
What is the nearest airport to Ruka?
Kuusamo (KAO) is 20 km from Ruka in a straight line, and 4 airlines on AirConnect's route maps fly there. Rovaniemi (RVN) is 155 km away.
How long does it take to get from Kuusamo airport to Ruka?
By car it is 33 km, about 0h 51m without traffic or snow (OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap).
When is there most snow around Ruka?
In NASA's 2001–2020 averages for the area around Ruka, snow on the ground peaks in March (61.81 cm). This is a regional average over roughly 50 km, not a resort snow report.
How many ski runs and lifts does Ruka have?
OpenStreetMap lists 35 named downhill runs and 22 named lifts within 14 km of Ruka (read 4 Oct 2026).
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Where these numbers come from
Runs and lifts: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), read 4 Oct 2026. Snow and temperature: NASA POWER, 2001–2020 averages. Driving: OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap roads (router.project-osrm.org): distance and typical driving time without traffic, snow or chains. Train: SBB timetable via transport.opendata.ch: connections leaving from 09:00 on Tuesday 15 December 2026. Airlines: our own route maps.
- Every figure sourced
- Checked 4 Oct 2026
- No estimated prices
- Partner links tested weekly