Getting to Åland by boat

To reach Åland by boat, you can depart from 3 countries: Sweden, Finland and Estonia. The ferries of the 4 companies (Silja Line, Tallink, Viking Line or Finnlines) that provide crossings to Åland call at 8 ports: Stockholm, Mariehamn, Lumparland, Turku, Helsinki, Tallinn, Kapellskär and Naantali.

With a network of 9 ferry lines, it is easy to reach Åland and find the perfect crossing. The ferry companies Silja Line, Tallink, Viking Line and Finnlines offer up to 23 crossings a day. Find all prices and best deals for Åland on our Vivanoda search engine.

The fastest crossing takes 2 hrs. 20 min (Kapellskär - Mariehamn) with a distance of 40 mi and the longest 14 hrs. 30 min (Tallinn - Mariehamn) with a distance of 174 mi.

Ferries to Åland in figures

Countries
Sweden
Finland
Estonia
Number of crossings
23 crossings a day
Number of ports
8
Number of ferry connections
9
Number of ferry companies
4
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Important ferries to Åland

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Most popular ferry routes to Åland

To travel to Åland by ferry, the ferry companies Finnlines, Viking Line, Tallink and Silja Line offer daily crossings from Naantali, Kapellskär, Tallinn, Helsinki, Turku or Lumparland.

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Ferry Åland: Travel Guide

Åland: When to visit?

Summer, from June to August, is generally considered the best time to visit Finland. Temperatures are pleasant, fluctuating between 15 and 25 degrees Celsius, and days are long, with almost 24 hours of daylight. This is the ideal time to enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, canoeing, fishing or attending local festivals.

Spring, from April to May, and autumn, from September to October, are also good seasons to visit Finland. Temperatures range from 5 to 15 degrees Celsius, and you can enjoy the beauty of the landscape thanks to the many forests and lakes. These periods are ideal for photographers, hikers and those wishing to avoid the summer crowds.

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Main ports of call for a ferry crossing to Åland

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