How to get to Lapland in winter 2026–2027: all direct flights

Dreaming of seeing the Northern Lights, exploring snow-covered fells or meeting Santa Claus? Getting to Lapland is about to become even easier, with several new international flight routes launching to airports in northern Finland for winter 2026–2027.

According to airport operator Finavia, routes to ten new European destinations will be introduced from Lapland’s airports during the 2026–2027 winter season. Growing interest from travellers in Central Europe and the UK is particularly evident in airlines’ expanding flight schedules.

Rovaniemi is Lapland’s busiest airport, with a total of 37 routes operating during the winter season. Kittilä will have 15 routes, Kuusamo nine, Ivalo eight and Kemi-Tornio two.

New direct flights include connections from Munich to Rovaniemi and Ivalo, Amsterdam to Kittilä and Brussels to Kemi-Tornio. Travellers will also be able to fly direct to Rovaniemi from Prague and Newcastle.

For travellers within Finland, Helsinki Airport remains the country’s main flight hub. Finnair flies to all five northern airports and will significantly increase its services to Lapland during the winter season. Norwegian also operates flights from Helsinki to Rovaniemi.

The international aviation winter season begins on October 25 2026 and ends on March 27 2027.

Where you can fly to Lapland in winter 2026–2027

We’ve rounded up all the direct scheduled flight routes to Lapland’s airports published by Finavia, including both domestic and international connections.

Rovaniemi

Rovaniemi is by far Lapland’s most internationally connected destination. During the busiest weeks of winter, you can fly direct to Santa Claus’s hometown from as many as 36 airports outside Finland. New connections are launching from London Gatwick, Newcastle, Munich and Prague.

Direct flights to Rovaniemi:

• Austria: Vienna
• Belgium: Brussels Charleroi
• Czech Republic: Prague
• Denmark: Copenhagen
• Finland: Helsinki
• France: Lyon, Paris (Beauvais, Charles de Gaulle and Orly)
• Germany: Berlin, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Munich
• Ireland: Dublin, Shannon
• Italy: Milan (Bergamo and Malpensa)
• Netherlands: Amsterdam
• Norway: Tromsø
• Poland: Warsaw
• Spain: Barcelona, Madrid
• Switzerland: Zurich
• Turkey: Istanbul, Izmir
• UK: Belfast, Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Liverpool, London (Gatwick, Luton, Southend and Stansted), Manchester, Newcastle

Kittilä

If you’re heading for the snowy fells of Levi and Ylläs, Kittilä Airport is a great gateway to Lapland. Four new routes are launching for the winter season, connecting Kittilä with Amsterdam, Brussels, Liverpool and London Luton.

Direct flights to Kittilä:

• Austria: Vienna
• Belgium: Brussels
• Finland: Helsinki
• France: Paris Orly
• Germany: Berlin, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Munich
• Italy: Milan Malpensa
• Netherlands: Amsterdam
• Switzerland: Zurich
• UK: Liverpool, London (Gatwick and Luton), Manchester

Ivalo

For travellers heading to the far north of Lapland, Ivalo offers easy access to destinations including Saariselkä and Inari. This winter’s new addition is a direct service from Munich operated by Discover Airlines.

Direct flights to Ivalo:

• Austria: Vienna
• Finland: Helsinki
• France: Paris Orly
• Germany: Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Munich
• Switzerland: Zurich
• UK: London Gatwick

Kuusamo

Getting to the ski slopes of Ruka and the snowy landscapes of Kuusamo will be even easier from Central Europe this winter. Air Baltic is launching new routes from Berlin, London Gatwick and Riga, while Eurowings will also begin flights from Berlin. Air Baltic will also operate individual flights from Hamburg and Manchester.

Direct scheduled flights to Kuusamo:

• Finland: Helsinki
• Germany: Berlin, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt
• Latvia: Riga
• Switzerland: Zurich
• UK: London Gatwick

Kemi-Tornio

A new international flight connection is also coming to Sea Lapland. Brussels Airlines will launch direct flights from Brussels to Kemi-Tornio Airport for the first time.

Direct flights to Kemi-Tornio:

• Belgium: Brussels
• Finland: Helsinki

Not all routes operate throughout the entire winter season, and flight days vary between airlines. This list covers scheduled flights but does not include charter services. Make sure to check the latest timetables and flight availability directly with the airline before booking your trip.

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