# Drone no-fly zones in Finland

Finland publishes **723 official drone (UAS) geographical zones**, maintained by Traficom / Fintraffic ANS (Finland) under Regulation (EU) 2019/947, Article 15. canfly? ingests that dataset directly and normalises it to the EASA ED-269 model.

## Key facts
- Zones tracked: **723**
  - Prohibited: 50
  - Requires authorisation: 562
  - No restriction: 111
- Publishing authority: Traficom / Fintraffic ANS (Finland)
- Official source: https://www.droneinfo.fi/
- Dataset: Traficom - UAS zones (ED-269)
- Last refreshed by canfly?: 2026-07-31
- Legal basis: Regulation (EU) 2019/947, Article 15
- Cost: free, no account required

## Zones by restriction type

| Restriction | Zones | What it means |
|---|---:|---|
| Prohibited | 50 | Drone flight is not permitted. |
| Requires authorisation | 562 | Authorisation from the responsible authority is required before flying. |
| No restriction | 111 | No additional restriction beyond the general rules; usually informational. |

## Downloads
Zones for any area of Finland can be exported as KML, KMZ, GeoJSON, CSV, ED-269, or a QGroundControl `.plan` geofence - ready for DJI Pilot, Autel, QGroundControl, Google Earth or Avenza Maps. See https://canfly.io/download?country=FIN.

## Cities in Finland

- **Helsinki** - 53 restricted zones within 12 km of the centre, none over the centre. https://canfly.io/drone-zones/finland/helsinki
- **Espoo** - 11 restricted zones within 12 km of the centre, none over the centre. https://canfly.io/drone-zones/finland/espoo
- **Tampere** - 17 restricted zones within 12 km of the centre, 1 directly over it. https://canfly.io/drone-zones/finland/tampere
- **Vantaa** - 33 restricted zones within 12 km of the centre, 3 directly over it. https://canfly.io/drone-zones/finland/vantaa
- **Oulu** - 26 restricted zones within 10 km of the centre, 1 directly over it. https://canfly.io/drone-zones/finland/oulu
- **Turku** - 11 restricted zones within 10 km of the centre, 1 directly over it. https://canfly.io/drone-zones/finland/turku
- **Jyväskylä** - 14 restricted zones within 10 km of the centre, 1 directly over it. https://canfly.io/drone-zones/finland/jyvaskyla
- **Kuopio** - 8 restricted zones within 10 km of the centre, 1 directly over it. https://canfly.io/drone-zones/finland/kuopio
- **Lahti** - 6 restricted zones within 10 km of the centre, none over the centre. https://canfly.io/drone-zones/finland/lahti
- **Pori** - 7 restricted zones within 8 km of the centre, 3 directly over it. https://canfly.io/drone-zones/finland/pori

## Frequently asked questions

### Where can I fly a drone in Finland?
You can fly a drone in Finland outside the official UAS geographical zones published by Traficom / Fintraffic ANS (Finland). canfly? currently tracks 723 such zones in Finland, colour-coded by restriction, so you can check any location before you fly. Always confirm against the official source before a flight.

### How many drone no-fly zones are there in Finland?
Finland currently has 723 published UAS geographical zones: 50 prohibited, 562 requires authorisation, 111 no restriction. These are published by Traficom / Fintraffic ANS (Finland) and refreshed automatically.

### Who publishes the drone zones for Finland?
Traficom / Fintraffic ANS (Finland) publishes Finland's UAS geographical zones under EU Regulation 2019/947, Article 15. canfly? ingests that official data and normalises it to the EASA ED-269 model.

### Can I download Finland's drone zones for my controller?
Yes. You can download Finland's zones - or just the area you're flying - as KML, KMZ, GeoJSON, CSV, ED-269, or a QGroundControl .plan geofence, ready to load into apps like DJI Pilot, Autel, QGroundControl, Google Earth or Avenza Maps.

## Related
- EU/EEA coverage matrix: https://canfly.io/coverage
- Interactive map: https://canfly.io/map?country=FIN
- Loading zones onto a controller: https://canfly.io/guide

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**Citing this page:** canfly?, “Drone no-fly zones in Finland”, https://canfly.io/drone-zones/finland (data as of 2026-07-31).
canfly? aggregates the official UAS geographical zones that EU and EEA states publish under
Regulation (EU) 2019/947, Article 15. It is not an air-traffic or flight-authorisation service;
critical flights must be confirmed against the national authority.