Finnair has unveiled a significant update to its winter schedule including a record breaking schedule to Finnish Lapland this coming winter.
The new schedule will see Finland’s flag carrier offer up to 179 weekly flights between Helsinki and airports in Finnish Lapland and Northern Finland.
The new flights come as demand for travel to the Nordic nations continues to rise among customers searching for Santa, the Northern Lights, and an authentic Arctic adventure.
The Official Airline of Santa Claus will offer up to 72 flights a week between Helsinki and Rovaniemi, Santa’s Official Hometown – 10 more than in winter 2024.
Customers heading for Rovaniemi can choose from an avalanche of flights during peak periods, with up to 16 flights per day on a Saturday, giving the airline a unique service for Arctic-bound customers.
Those looking to hit the slopes are also in luck, with the Finnish flag carrier having boosted flights to Kittilä – gateway to Levi and Ylläs, two of Finland’s leading ski resorts. This winter, Finnair will offer up to 41 weekly flights between Helsinki and Kittilä – seven more than last season – giving customers the choice of up to eight daily flights at the weekend.
Flights to Ivalo, the EU’s most northerly airport, are also set to receive a flurry of extra flights this winter, with up to 33 services per week from Helsinki – an increase of three on last winter thanks to extra weekend connections.
The popular holiday destination of Kuusamo, located in Northern Finland, will also receive two extra weekly flights this winter, opening up the Finnish winter beauty spot to more British and Irish travellers.
Anssi Partanen, Finnair Market Director Europe, said: “We are extremely excited to unveil our new winter schedule to Lapland, offering customers the largest choice of winter flights in our history.
“As one of Europe’s bucket-list destinations, demand for travel to Finland has continued to grow over the past few years, so these extra flights aim to cater to demand, especially from British and Irish travellers.
“Timed to coincide with weekend travel patterns and accommodation changeover days, we know these flights will prove popular with customers looking to see Santa, hunt for the Northern Lights or partake in the region’s winter sports.”
