Kärdla Airport
KDL / EEKA
Kärdla Airport is a small regional airport on the island of Hiiumaa, Estonia. It operates from a single passenger terminal and primarily handles short domestic flights and general aviation.
Getting to and From Kärdla Airport #
Getting to Kärdla town from the airport is straightforward: the airport lies close to the town and typical travel time to Kärdla centre is around 5-10 minutes by taxi or local road transport.
- Bus / Local shuttle: Local bus services may link the airport with Kärdla town; frequency can be limited and seasonal.
- Taxi: Taxis are the most common option for door‑to‑door transfers on the island.
- Car: Driving is the quickest way to move around Hiiumaa; car hire options may be limited and are seasonal.
Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Kärdla Airport #
Facilities are minimal and focused on short regional operations: a small waiting area, basic refreshments or vending, public toilets and limited retail. Wi‑Fi availability varies and may be restricted outside peak season. Accessibility services are generally available but should be arranged in advance.
Tips for Kärdla Airport #
- Island schedules matter: Kärdla is on Hiiumaa - ferry and local transport timetables matter if you’re connecting to other islands or the mainland, so check schedules in advance.
- Small terminal, limited staff: expect short queues but limited opening hours for check‑in and counters outside peak season.
- Cash and cards: small vendors may prefer cards but bring some local currency for remote island services.
Weather & Climate near Kärdla Airport #
Kärdla Airport's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -5°C to 21°C. Moderate rainfall (629 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -4° - 0° | -8° | 42 mm | overcast | 91% | 5.3 m/s | 0.0 low | 6.9h |
| February | Poor | -5° - -1° | -9° | 30 mm | overcast | 92% | 4.9 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.1h |
| March | Poor | -4° - 2° | -6° | 33 mm | overcast | 89% | 4.4 m/s | 0.3 low | 11.6h |
| April | Acceptable | 1° - 7° | 0° | 32 mm | partly cloudy | 85% | 4.3 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 14.2h |
| May | Good | 6° - 14° | 8° | 39 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 4.2 m/s | 1.1 high | 16.6h |
| June | Very Good | 11° - 17° | 14° | 39 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 4.1 m/s | 1.3 high | 17.9h |
| July | Very Good | 14° - 21° | 17° | 61 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 3.9 m/s | 1.3 high | 17.2h |
| August | Very Good | 13° - 20° | 17° | 70 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 3.9 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 15.1h |
| September | Acceptable | 9° - 15° | 12° | 77 mm | overcast | 82% | 4.7 m/s | 0.5 low | 12.6h |
| October | Acceptable | 5° - 10° | 4° | 71 mm | overcast | 85% | 5.0 m/s | 0.1 low | 10.0h |
| November | Poor | 2° - 5° | -1° | 77 mm | overcast | 89% | 5.4 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.6h |
| December | Poor | -2° - 1° | -6° | 58 mm | overcast | 90% | 5.4 m/s | 0.0 low | 6.2h |
