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Tartu: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Tartu is the second largest city in Estonia after Tallinn. Tartu has a population of 97,304. It is 186 kilometres southeast of Tallinn and 245 kilometres northeast of Riga, Latvia.

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Exchange rate€0.87per 1 $EUR — the local currencyas of Sep 17, 2026
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Flight, airport, hosts and rent

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Saint Petersburg1,532 hosts · 3 hr 30 min
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Safety and health

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Safety · official adviceour data as of Sep 15, 2026
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)No restrictionsNo travel restrictions in force.
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Updated information on European Entry-Exit System (EES) (‘Entry requirements’ page).

US State DepartmentLevel 1Usual care is enough — no special measures.
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There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated Exercise normal precautions in Estonia . Advisory Summary Estonia is generally a safe destination for travelers.

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice · US Department of State Travel Advisory

Getting here

Airports, distances and public transport

Getting hereOurAirports (public domain)
Tartu Airport TAY8.5 km from the centre
Princess Olga Pskov International Airport PKV119 km from the centre
Pärnu Airport EPU132 km from the centre

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