Blood donation in progress at the Blood Service in Vantaa – two men and one woman participating.

Hey there, Turku folks!

Have you ever donated blood? 🙂 We need more new blood donors in Turku, so patients have enough blood products in hospitals. Roll up your sleeve and become a lifesaver!

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Aiming for 1,250 new blood donors in Turku

In 2026 our goal is to encourage 1,250 first-time donors to donate blood. More new donors are needed because currently only about 3% of people in donation age donate blood annually, and some donors have to stop due to health reasons.

Last year, Blood Service Turku had a total of 12,595 blood donors, of which 944 were first-time donors. It would be important to get more new blood donors this year. Could we get over 1,200 people in Turku to try donating blood? Come and try blood donation. Donating just once a year makes a real difference. ❤️

A woman is donating blood at blood donation site

Donate Blood in Turku City Center

Book an appointment or drop by at Kivikukkaro.
Fill out the health questionnaire in advance.
When you arrive, a nurse will review the health questionnaire with you before the donation.
Blood donation takes only about ten minutes.
After donating, you can enjoy refreshments and take the rest of the day easy.

Blood Service Turku is open every weekday

Blood Service Turku is located at Kivikukkaro, Yliopistonkatu 29 b, 3rd floor.

Monday 11:00–18:00
Tuesday 11:00–18:00
Wednesday 11:00–18:00
Thursday 11:00–18:00
Friday 10:00–17:00

Free Parking at Toriparkki

Toriparkki offers all blood donors two hours of free parking.

You can drive straight into the parking facility, and the parking benefit will be applied to your license plate when you register with the Blood Service. No tickets or apps are needed. The entrance to Toriparkki is on Yliopistonkatu, coming from Aninkaistenkatu.

First-time donor?

If you have never donated blood before, you can start by taking the “Can I Donate?” test using the button below.

First-time donors should reserve about an hour for their blood donation. If possible, try to arrive well before closing time and avoid booking the last slot of the day so you have time to rest and enjoy some refreshments after donating.

First-time donors will receive an eco-friendly and super-stylish “Lifesaver” bag!

Can I Donate? Tips for nervous feelings

happy child as a patient in the hospital

Become a Lifesaver in an Hour

With a single donation, you can help up to three patients. You’ll also get:

🩸 To know your blood type
🩸 To know your hemoglobin level
☕️ Coffee and snacks
🌞 The good feeling of helping others

Why to donate blood?

Join the Stem Cell Register in Turku

As a member of the stem cell registry, you can literally save someone’s life. New members aged 18–35 are needed!

Download the Donor app

In the donor’s own app, you can see your own blood type, hemoglobin level, and donation history. The app is available for download from the App Store and Google Play.

Can I Donate?

The majority of people are suitable as blood donors. However, there are some basic requirements and general restrictions that may prevent someone from donating blood.