The Real-World Bottleneck

• The Forced Air-to-Rail Detour: Due to a total lack of direct regional flights, travelers from Oulu to Turku are forced to fly south to the centralized capital airport first.

• The Bottleneck Chain: Since no connecting flights exist from there—with only buses and trains remaining to the south—passengers and time-sensitive cargo are forced onto the road, causing CO₂  emissions to surge.

• The Massive Delay: The journey continues via Tikkurila or Pasila stations, turning what should be a highly efficient direct flight into a time-consuming, cross-country multi-modal odyssey.

• ⏱️ Realistic travel time: 6 to 10 hours (for a direct distance of approx. 450 km).