Rovaniemi Airport
RVNRovaniemi · Santa Claus Village
- International
- Broad winter network
- Helsinki
- Daily connections
10 km to Rovaniemi centre; 3 km to Santa Claus Village
Back to the journalFlights to Lapland Finland:
Start with the short answer
Flight planning · Updated 27 September 2026
Flights to Lapland Finland:
The Complete 2026/27 Guide
Yes, you can fly directly to Finnish Lapland from many European cities in winter. Helsinki connections make all five Lapland airports accessible year-round.
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Quick answer
Which airport should I fly to in Lapland?
Choose the airport nearest your actual base. A bargain fare to the wrong side of Lapland is merely a scenic invoice.
RVN
Rovaniemi Airport
Rovaniemi · Santa Claus Village
First-time trips and Rovaniemi city breaks
KTT
Kittilä Airport
Levi · Ylläs
Levi, Ylläs and western Lapland ski resorts
IVL
Ivalo Airport
Saariselkä · Inari
Northern Lapland and remote Arctic stays
KAO
Kuusamo Airport
Ruka · Kuusamo
Ruka ski holidays and the Kuusamo region
KEM
Kemi-Tornio Airport
Kemi · Tornio
Sea Lapland
Airport chooser
Where are you staying?
Pick the place you will sleep, not the airport with the cheapest-looking ticket. Lapland has opinions about distance.
Recommended airport
Compare all five airports
Choose the place you will stay before comparing airfares.
Compare the airport transfer as part of the total trip cost.
Transfer information: Finavia. Check the current operator timetable for your arrival time.
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Lapland airports compared
The airport code matters less than the road after baggage claim. These are the five practical gateways for Finnish Lapland.
Kittilä Airport
KTTLevi · Ylläs
- International
- Winter routes
- Helsinki
- Daily connections
15 km to Levi; around 35 km to Ylläs
Ivalo Airport
IVLSaariselkä · Inari
- International
- Winter routes
- Helsinki
- Daily connections
Scheduled transfer services operate to Saariselkä
Kuusamo Airport
KAORuka · Kuusamo
- International
- Winter routes
- Helsinki
- Regular connections
About a 30-minute drive to Ruka
Kemi-Tornio Airport
KEMKemi · Tornio
- International
- Limited winter routes
- Helsinki
- Direct connections
About 5 minutes to Kemi and 25 minutes to Tornio by car
“Winter routes” means seasonal service, not a year-round promise. Always confirm the operating dates with the airline.
Decision map
Where should you fly?
RVN
Rovaniemi Airport
Rovaniemi / Santa Claus Village
10 km to Rovaniemi centre; 3 km to Santa Claus Village
KTT
Kittilä Airport
Levi / Ylläs
15 km to Levi; around 35 km to Ylläs
IVL
Ivalo Airport
Saariselkä / Inari
Scheduled transfer services operate to Saariselkä
KAO
Kuusamo Airport
Ruka / Kuusamo
About a 30-minute drive to Ruka
KEM
Kemi-Tornio Airport
Kemi / Tornio
About 5 minutes to Kemi and 25 minutes to Tornio by car
Verified network
Direct flights to Finnish Lapland in winter 2026/27
This is a decision list, not a timetable dump. Every route below was published by Finavia for winter 2026/27; confirm dates and availability with the airline before booking.
United Kingdom
- London Gatwick → RVNBritish Airways · from 4 Dec 2026
- Newcastle → RVNeasyJet · from 25 Nov 2026
- London Luton → KTTeasyJet · from 24 Nov 2026
- Liverpool → KTTeasyJet · from 25 Nov 2026
- London Gatwick → IVLBritish Airways · winter 2026/27
- London Gatwick → KAOairBaltic · 13 Dec 2026–28 Mar 2027
- Manchester → KAOairBaltic · 13 Dec 2026–28 Mar 2027
Winter 2026/27
Germany
- Munich → RVNLufthansa · 4 Dec 2026–26 Mar 2027
- Munich → IVLDiscover Airlines · 23 Dec 2026–24 Mar 2027
- Berlin → KAOairBaltic and Eurowings · winter 2026/27
- Hamburg → KAOairBaltic · 12 Dec 2026–27 Mar 2027
Winter 2026/27
Belgium
- Brussels → KTTBrussels Airlines · 10 Dec 2026–27 Mar 2027
- Brussels → KEMBrussels Airlines · 25 Dec 2026–10 Mar 2027
Winter 2026/27
Czechia
- Prague → RVNEurowings · 20 Dec 2026–21 Feb 2027
Winter 2026/27
Latvia
- Riga → KAOairBaltic · 11 Dec 2026–28 Mar 2027
Winter 2026/27
Flight routes checked: September 2026.
Finavia had not yet published its complete season list, so only individually confirmed routes are shown.
Airfare
How much do flights to Lapland cost?
There is no honest fixed range. Fares depend on origin, direct versus connecting service, dates, baggage, airline and arrival airport. Christmas and New Year behave differently from an ordinary February Tuesday. We show no numeric fare without a route, dates, fare conditions, source and check date.
Origin airport
Direct or via Helsinki
Travel dates
Baggage included
Airline rules
Arrival airport
Price strategy
How to find cheaper flights to Lapland
Start with the whole trip, then compare the ticket. This avoids saving on the flight and donating the difference to a taxi.
Compare sensible Lapland airports
Only compare airports that make geographic sense. Kittilä works for Levi; it is not a clever substitute for Ivalo if your cabin is in Inari.
Compare direct flights with Helsinki connections
A connection can widen your date choice. A direct winter route may reduce travel time and missed-connection risk.
Move dates before changing destination
Check nearby dates, weekday and weekend departures, and the baggage-inclusive total.
Confirm the transfer before paying
Check the bus, transfer or rental-car plan for your actual arrival time, especially late in the evening.
After the airport
Match the stay to your landing point
Accommodation comes after geography, not commission. Start with the destination your airport actually serves.
Keep planning
Useful next guides
The flight question ends at arrivals. These guides handle the next part without turning this page into another general Lapland guide.
How to get to LaplandCompare plane, train and driving.Open Lapland without a carBuses, trains and local transfers.Open Flights to RovaniemiDetailed RVN routes and arrival information.Open Rovaniemi vs Levi vs SaariselkäChoose the base before the airport.Open Glass igloo price guideVerified price context and stays.Open Car rental in LaplandPlan the route after landing.Open
FAQ
Lapland flight questions
Which airport is best for Lapland?+
Choose by destination: Rovaniemi for Rovaniemi and Santa Claus Village, Kittilä for Levi and Ylläs, Ivalo for Saariselkä and Inari, Kuusamo for Ruka, and Kemi-Tornio for Sea Lapland.
Where do you fly into for Rovaniemi?+
Fly to Rovaniemi Airport (RVN), 10 kilometres from the city centre and 3 kilometres from Santa Claus Village according to Finavia.
Which airport is closest to Levi?+
Kittilä Airport (KTT) is the direct choice. Finavia places Levi 15 kilometres from the airport.
Which airport is closest to Saariselkä?+
Ivalo Airport (IVL) serves Saariselkä and the wider Inari region.
Can you fly directly to Lapland from the UK?+
Yes. Verified winter 2026/27 routes connect UK airports with Rovaniemi, Kittilä, Ivalo and Kuusamo. These are seasonal services.
Are there direct flights to Lapland in winter?+
Yes. Finavia has published winter 2026/27 direct services from several European cities. Airlines can still change schedules.
Is it cheaper to fly via Helsinki?+
Sometimes, but not reliably. Compare your exact dates, baggage and the transfer after landing. We do not publish a fixed saving because fares move constantly.
How far is Kittilä Airport from Levi?+
Finavia lists Levi at 15 kilometres from Kittilä Airport. Check the current airport-bus timetable for your flight.
Which Lapland airport has the most international flights?+
Rovaniemi has the broadest published international winter network of these five airports. The exact list changes by season.
After booking
Now plan what you’ll actually do in Lapland
A flight gets you north. It does not entertain Tuesday evening.
Your Lapland trip starts here
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