The Complete Guide to Flying to Lapland and Northern Finland from Europe – How to Reach Arctic Boutique Collection Resorts

How to Reach Arctic Boutique Collection Resorts: Flying to Lapland and Northern Finland from Europe

Getting to Finnish Lapland and Northern Finland has never been easier. As interest in the Arctic grows each year, airlines across Europe keep adding direct winter routes for travellers coming for the northern lights, untouched nature and quiet Arctic luxury. Every Arctic Boutique Collection property offers transfers from its nearest airport, and many also from Rovaniemi, so the last leg of the journey is simple.

Covers winter season 2026–27. Schedules can change, so always check the latest times with the airline before booking.

Find your nearest airport

Resort Nearest airport Transfer time Alternative airport
Aava Glass Igloos Rovaniemi (RVN) ~20 min –
Halo Igloos Rovaniemi (RVN) 25 km / ~20 min –
Beana Laponia Rovaniemi (RVN) 60 km / ~45 min Kittilä (KTT), ~1 h 15 min
Lapland Winter Park Rovaniemi (RVN) – –
North Resort Rovaniemi (RVN) ~1 h 30 min Kemi-Tornio (KEM)
Arctic Nook Kittilä (KTT) A short drive –
Rukan Salonki Kuusamo (KAO) 15 km / ~22 min –
Tiera Resort Kuusamo (KAO) ~1 h –
Pikku-Syöte Ski Resort & Hotel Kuusamo (KAO) ~1 h 30 min Kemi-Tornio (KEM)
Hotel Kalevala Kajaani (KAJ) – Oulu (OUL), Kuopio (KUO)

What’s new for winter 2026–27

  • Rovaniemi: new direct flights from Munich (Lufthansa), Prague (Eurowings) and Newcastle (easyJet), plus British Airways from London Gatwick.
  • Kittilä: around 5 flights a week from Brussels, a new Finnair route from Zurich, and new easyJet routes from London Luton and Liverpool.
  • Kuusamo: airBaltic is basing an aircraft here and launching five new routes from London Gatwick, Manchester, Berlin, Hamburg and Riga.
  • Kemi-Tornio: a new direct route from Brussels with Brussels Airlines.

Rovaniemi (RVN)

Aava Glass Igloos in Rovaniemi

Resorts served from here: Aava Glass Igloos (~20 min), Halo Igloos (~20 min), Beana Laponia (~45 min), Lapland Winter Park and North Resort (~1 h 30 min).

Year-round connections via Helsinki

  • Finnair: several flights daily
  • Norwegian: several flights weekly

Direct winter flights 2026–27

Country From Airline Frequency / dates
United Kingdom Newcastle easyJet 2×/week (Wed, Sun) from 25 Nov 2026 · New
United Kingdom London Gatwick British Airways From 4 Dec 2026 · New
United Kingdom London Gatwick, London Luton, London Southend, Manchester, Bristol, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Belfast easyJet Seasonal winter
United Kingdom London Stansted, Liverpool, Birmingham, Bristol, Manchester Ryanair Seasonal winter
United Kingdom Multiple UK cities TUI Airways Seasonal winter
Ireland Dublin, Shannon Ryanair Seasonal winter
Germany Munich Lufthansa 2×/week (Fri, Sun), 4 Dec 2026–26 Mar 2027 · New
Germany Frankfurt Lufthansa Seasonal winter
Germany Düsseldorf, Berlin, Hamburg Eurowings Seasonal winter
Germany Berlin easyJet Seasonal winter
Germany Munich Norwegian Seasonal winter
Czech Republic Prague Eurowings 1×/week (Sun), 20 Dec 2026–21 Feb 2027 · New
France Paris CDG, Bordeaux, Lyon, Nice easyJet Seasonal winter
France Paris CDG Air France Seasonal winter
France Paris CDG Finnair Limited dates
France Paris Orly Transavia Seasonal winter
France Paris Beauvais Ryanair Seasonal winter
Netherlands Amsterdam KLM, easyJet Seasonal winter
Belgium Brussels Charleroi Ryanair Seasonal winter
Italy Milan Bergamo Ryanair Year-round, more flights in winter
Italy Milan Malpensa easyJet Seasonal winter
Italy Milan Malpensa, Rome Fiumicino Neos Seasonal winter
Spain Barcelona Vueling, Norwegian Seasonal winter
Spain Madrid Iberia Seasonal winter
Switzerland Zurich Edelweiss Seasonal winter
Austria Vienna Austrian Airlines Seasonal winter
Denmark Copenhagen SAS Seasonal winter
Poland Warsaw LOT Seasonal winter
Luxembourg Luxembourg Luxair Seasonal winter
Turkey Istanbul Turkish Airlines Seasonal winter
Turkey Izmir SunExpress Seasonal winter
Israel Tel Aviv Israir Seasonal winter

Kittilä (KTT)

Resorts served from here: Arctic Nook (a short drive) and Beana Laponia (~1 h 15 min).

Year-round connections via Helsinki

  • Finnair: several flights daily

Direct winter flights 2026–27

Country From Airline Frequency / dates
Belgium Brussels Finnair, Brussels Airlines, TUI ~5×/week combined from 2 Dec 2026 · New
Switzerland Zurich Finnair 2×/week · New
Switzerland Zurich Edelweiss 2×/week
United Kingdom London Luton, Liverpool easyJet 2×/week each from 24–25 Nov 2026 · New
United Kingdom London Gatwick, Manchester easyJet Seasonal winter
Germany Düsseldorf Eurowings Up to 3×/week from late Nov 2026
Germany Frankfurt Discover Airlines 1×/week, summer and winter
Germany Munich Lufthansa Seasonal winter
France Paris CDG Air France 1×/week, 19 Dec 2026–20 Mar 2027
France Paris CDG easyJet Seasonal winter
France Paris Orly Transavia Seasonal winter
Austria Vienna Austrian Airlines 1×/week, 20 Dec 2026–14 Mar 2027
Netherlands Amsterdam, Rotterdam TUI Seasonal winter
Italy Milan Malpensa easyJet Seasonal winter
Latvia Riga airBaltic Seasonal winter

Kuusamo (KAO)

Resorts served from here: Rukan Salonki (~22 min), Tiera Resort (~1 h) and Pikku-Syöte Ski Resort & Hotel (~1 h 30 min).

Year-round connections via Helsinki

  • Finnair: several flights daily

Direct winter flights 2026–27

Country From Airline Frequency / dates
United Kingdom London Gatwick, Manchester airBaltic Mostly Sundays, 11/13 Dec 2026–late Mar 2027 · New
Germany Berlin, Hamburg airBaltic Mostly Sundays, 11/13 Dec 2026–late Mar 2027 · New
Latvia Riga airBaltic Mostly Sundays, 11/13 Dec 2026–late Mar 2027 · New
Netherlands Amsterdam TUI 1×/week, Jan–Mar (via Kajaani)
Various Frankfurt, Düsseldorf, Zurich and other hubs Discover Airlines, Edelweiss, Eurowings, Transavia, KLM 1–2×/week in winter, schedules to be confirmed

Many more Kuusamo routes have been announced. See our full guide to Kuusamo flights for winter 2026–27.

Kemi-Tornio (KEM)

Resorts served from here: North Resort and Pikku-Syöte Ski Resort & Hotel, both by road transfer.

Direct winter flights 2026–27

Country From Airline Frequency / dates
Belgium Brussels Brussels Airlines Dates to be confirmed · New

Travel tips

  • Winter season: Most direct routes run from late November or December to late March. Book early for Christmas and New Year, when demand is highest.
  • Direct or via Helsinki: If there’s no direct flight from your city, Finnair connects Helsinki to Rovaniemi, Kittilä and Kuusamo several times a day, all year round.
  • Transfers: Every property arranges transfers from its nearest airport, and many also from Rovaniemi. Share your flight details with the resort when you book.

Frequently asked questions

Which airport is closest to Halo Igloos and Aava Glass Igloos?
Rovaniemi. Both are about 20 minutes from the airport.

Can I fly directly to Lapland from Germany?
Yes. This winter there are direct flights to Rovaniemi from Munich, Frankfurt, Berlin, Düsseldorf and Hamburg, to Kittilä from Düsseldorf, Frankfurt and Munich, and to Kuusamo from Berlin and Hamburg.

What’s the best airport for Ruka?
Kuusamo. Rukan Salonki is about 22 minutes from the airport.

Can I fly to Lapland in summer?
Rovaniemi, Kittilä and Kuusamo are served from Helsinki all year. A few direct routes also run in summer, such as Discover Airlines from Frankfurt to Kittilä.

Plan your Arctic stay

Found your airport? Explore our member properties and contact the resort directly to arrange your stay and airport transfer.