Best One-Way Price | £32 |
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Best Return Price | £41 |
Fastest flight time | 3h 10m |
Operated By | 3 airlines |
For prices as low as £54/pp, you can find flights to Lapland depending on where you are departing from. On average, flights to Lapland cost £386/pp.
Rovaniemi is about 69% more popular to visit than any other city in Lapland, according to momondo users. When visiting Rovaniemi, it is recommended to fly into Rovaniemi Airport, where you can typically get the cheapest prices and the most convenient travel options into the city.
For the quickest drive from an arrival airport to Levi Ski Resort, fly into Rovaniemi Airport or Kittilä Airport, which are closest to the area.
The temperatures in Lapland range from -12 °C to 15 °C depending on the time of year. The warmest month in Lapland is July, and the coldest month in Lapland is January. Those looking for a drier month during their visit should travel during the months of April, February, or March, when rain is least likely compared to the rest of the year.
There are a total of 12 airlines that operate flight routes to Lapland, with Finnair being the most popular option. An estimated 63% of those flying into Lapland choose to fly with Finnair. If you’re unable to find tickets with Finnair, then Norwegian Air International and Ryanair are also popular airlines to fly with.
Flight times from United Kingdom to Lapland vary, but if you’re flying out of London Heathrow and flying into Rovaniemi (one of the most popular routes), then the duration is 5h on average. Another popular route from United Kingdom to Lapland is flying from Manchester to Rovaniemi, which will take roughly 3h 10m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.
On average, a flight to Lapland will cost £449 per ticket. We’ve had users find flights to Lapland for as low as £54, however. If you’re unable to find a plane ticket for £54, but manage to find one for £413 or less, then this is still a great deal. Keep in mind that flight costs vary depending on where you fly from, what time of year you travel, and what airline you fly with.
Departing | Destination | Best Time | Best Price |
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London | Rovaniemi | 3h 10m | £41 |
Manchester | Rovaniemi | 3h 10m | £84 |
Glasgow | Rovaniemi | 13h 00m | £130 |
Edinburgh | Rovaniemi | 10h 00m | £184 |
London | Ivalo | 7h 05m | £251 |
Manchester | Kittilä | 9h 00m | £260 |
London | Kittilä | 3h 35m | £271 |
Birmingham | Rovaniemi | 8h 05m | £288 |
Southampton | Kittilä | 23h 00m | £666 |
London | Kemi | 50h 15m | £670 |
Laplanders have a great appreciation for music, particularly their local traditions and versions. So it comes as no surprise that they have a host of music festivals, including the Jutajaiset International Folk Festival held in the last week of June each year in Rovaniemi. Look out for the acoustic Pyha Unplugged, which happens every August, held in the natural amphitheatre of Aittakuru. Also, the Savonlinna Opera Festival has been held every July in the medieval Olavinlinna Castle since 1912. The locals also have a love of good movies. The Sodankyla Midnight Sun Film Festival has been held every June since 1972, attracting filmmakers, directors and fans to Rovaniemi to watch screenings from around the world. Midwinter, when Lapland is covered in snow, is the perfect time for the Snow Festival, held in the northern city of Kiruna in the last week of January each year. There's dog sledging, figure skating and the highlight: a snow sculpture competition. Time your trip to Lapland to coincide with these events for even more enjoyment. There are numerous Lapland flight deals through momondo from London airports such as Heathrow, Stansted and Gatwick to the capital city of Rovaniemi, with a stop at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport.
The food in Lapland is rustic but delicious, with influences from surrounding countries such as Norway, Russia and Sweden. It's all about fresh meat, fish and berries. In this snowy landscape, reindeer is a popular meat and can be eaten raw, sautéed, or in burgers, sausages or steaks. Finnish hunters are legally regulated and hunt with care, so you can be sure any game meat has been responsibly hunted. Elk is a favourite, served as meatballs in a red wine sauce. Laanilan Kievari in Saariselka is a good restaurant for meaty dishes. Out in the Arctic woods, Laplanders also enjoy foraging for mushrooms, especially the pine variety, often serving them as a side dish to meat. The waterways in Lapland are teeming with fish, the most popular being salmon. It's served raw or smoked, but local favourites are salmon soup and grilled salmon over an open fire. Try Restaurant Pirkon Pirtti in Saariselka for the best seafood. Berries abound in Lapland, from cranberries to lesser-known bilberries, cloudberries (often made into a liqueur) and lingonberries. They also use them to make jams, desserts, confectionery and sauces. Try the sweet treats at Restaurant Nili in Rovaniemi. Lapland has its very own potato: the almond potato (lapin puikula). It's shaped like an almond nut and cooked as fries or simply mashed.
A highlight of a trip to Lapland is witnessing the Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights). You can see this feat of nature on clear nights from the end of August to April. From October to April, it's time to get out your skis and hit the slopes. The four most popular ski resorts in Lapland are Levi, Ruka, Ylläs and Pyhä-Luosto. Near Levi, you'll also find the Ice Gallery, with structures that are all carved from ice – you can even book a room here for the night. Rovaniemi is known as the home of Santa Claus, and kids just love visiting the Santa Claus Village; there's also Santa Park with rides and shows, and Jolukka where youngsters can visit the elves, care for the reindeer and pick berries. In the north of Lapland, you'll find the village of Inari, home of the indigenous Sámi people. You can learn more about their history and culture at the Siida museum. At the zoo in Ranua, you can see Finland's polar wildlife such as lynxes, polar bears, wolves and moose. You can enjoy all this and more in this beautiful Finnish region. There are regular flights to Lapland which you can book through momondo, most of which are just a few hours from airports in London.
All UK passengers need to show a valid passport when travelling to Lapland in Finland. A visa is not required if you plan to stay in Finland for less than 90 days. To stay longer than three months, you need to contact the Finnish Embassy before your trip.
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