Late-night arrivals at EPU are unusual. This is a small regional airport with very limited scheduled service, and most operations happen during daylight. However, charter flights, private aviation, or delays could put you here after dark.
What you will find
The terminal will be open for your arrival but essentially empty of services. There is no cafe, no shop, no currency exchange, and no ATM. The building is small and functional — lighting and heating will be on, but that is about it.
Fixed-price private transfer
EPU Pärnu City Center
From€54for 2 passengers
4 passengers: €72 per vehicle, about €18 per person
- Fixed price, no meter
- Flight tracked
- 60 min free waiting
- Driver meets you at arrivals
- Free cancellation up to 24 h before pickup
Outside, the area is quiet and poorly lit beyond the immediate terminal. There are no nearby hotels or restaurants within walking distance.
Getting transport
No taxis wait at EPU during normal hours, and certainly not at night. Your options:
Bolt app: Works in Pärnu at night, though with fewer available drivers. Wait times of 10-20 minutes are possible late at night. The app shows estimated pickup time before you confirm.
Local taxi by phone: Call a Pärnu taxi company. They operate around the clock, though response times are slower at night. Expect 10-20 minutes for pickup.
Pre-booked transfer: The most reliable option. Your driver will be at the terminal when you land, regardless of the hour. For night arrivals at an airport this small and quiet, this is the recommended approach.
Safety
Estonia is very safe, and Pärnu is a peaceful town. There is no security concern about being at the airport at night — it is just inconvenient and boring. The risk is not danger but discomfort: standing in a small, empty terminal with no food, drink, or entertainment while waiting for a ride.
If you are severely delayed
If your flight lands hours late and you have not pre-arranged transport, Bolt is your best bet. Even at 1-2 AM, there are usually some drivers active in Pärnu, though you may wait longer than during the day. Keep your phone charged.
The practical advice
If there is any chance your arrival will be after 8 PM, book a transfer. The cost difference between a Bolt ride and a private transfer (see the current price in our search) is small compared to standing in an empty terminal at 11 PM wondering if a driver will show up.
When a private transfer from EPU is the right choice
- Landing after the last train or bus: the driver is booked to your flight number and tracks the real arrival time, so a delay does not cancel the pickup.
- Arrivals after midnight: no searching for a rank or a night surcharge; the price you booked is the price you pay.
- Three or more people: a 4-seat car to Pärnu City Center is from €72, about €18 per person, usually level with or below separate public-transport tickets once you count the walk, the wait and the last mile with bags.
EPU → Pärnu City Center from €54Fixed price, flight tracked, free cancellation up to 24 h before pickup.
Fixed-price private transfer
EPU Pärnu City Center
From€54for 2 passengers
4 passengers: €72 per vehicle, about €18 per person
- Fixed price, no meter
- Flight tracked
- 60 min free waiting
- Driver meets you at arrivals
- Free cancellation up to 24 h before pickup