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class=\"htf-hero-inner\">\n<div class=\"htf-breadcrumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/\">Home<\/a> \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/category\/travel-tips\/\">Travel Tips<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"htf-category\">Travel Tips<\/div>\n<h1>Flights to <em>Finland<\/em>: What to Expect (An Honest Guide)<\/h1>\n<p class=\"htf-hero-deck\">Everything you need to know before booking flights to Finland \u2014 which airlines actually fly there, what the airports are like, how long the journey takes from different corners of the world, and a few things we wish we&#8217;d known before our first international trip home.<\/p>\n<div class=\"htf-hero-meta\">\n<div class=\"htf-meta-author\">\n<div class=\"htf-avatar\">J&amp;A<\/div>\n<div><strong>Joona &amp; Alla<\/strong>Rovaniemi, Finland<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<span class=\"htf-dot\">\u00b7<\/span> May 2026 \u00b7 11 min read<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header><!-- HERO IMAGE PLACEHOLDER -->\n<div class=\"htf-hero-img\">\n<div class=\"htf-hero-img-inner\">\n<div class=\"htf-hero-img\" style=\"margin: 24px 0; text-align: center;\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4650\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto; border-radius: 6px;\" src=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/8B-Rovaniemi-Finland-HungryTravelFamily-6890-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Rovaniemi Airport Finland direct flights to Europe HungryTravelFamily\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/8B-Rovaniemi-Finland-HungryTravelFamily-6890-scaled.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/8B-Rovaniemi-Finland-HungryTravelFamily-6890-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/8B-Rovaniemi-Finland-HungryTravelFamily-6890-768x1024.jpg 768w, 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Finland sits further north than most people realise, and the route options look baffling the first time you search. We&#8217;ve flown into Helsinki dozens of times, and Joona has made the Rovaniemi\u2013Stockholm\u2013somewhere run so often he could navigate the terminals half-asleep. So here is the honest, practical guide we wish existed when we first started travelling internationally from our home in Finnish Lapland.<\/p>\n<p>This is not a post about finding the cheapest possible fare at any cost. It&#8217;s about understanding how flights to Finland actually work \u2014 the real journey times, the airports worth knowing, and the quirks of flying into the Arctic north versus the capital.<\/p>\n<div class=\"htf-tldr\">\n<div class=\"htf-tldr-label\">Short Answer<\/div>\n<p>Most international flights to Finland land at <strong>Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)<\/strong>, one of the best-connected airports in northern Europe. Finnair is the primary carrier and offers direct routes from dozens of European cities, North America, and Asia. Journey time from the UK is around 3 hours; from the US East Coast, roughly 9\u201310 hours. If you&#8217;re heading to Lapland, a domestic connection to Rovaniemi, Ivalo, or Kittil\u00e4 adds 1\u20131.5 hours but is well worth it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"htf-toc\">\n<div class=\"htf-toc-label\">In this guide<\/div>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"#s1\">Which airports serve Finland<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s2\">Airlines that fly to Finland<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s3\">Flight times from key origins<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s4\">Quick-reference checklist before you book<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s5\">What Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is actually like<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s6\">Flying to Lapland: domestic connections<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s7\">Things that surprised us about flying to Finland<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s8\">FAQ<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"s1\">Which airports actually serve Finland<\/h2>\n<p>Finland has more airports than you might expect for a country of 5.5 million people \u2014 largely because the country is enormous and Lapland is genuinely remote. Here is the breakdown that matters for travellers.<\/p>\n<h3>Helsinki-Vantaa (HEL) \u2014 the main gateway<\/h3>\n<p>This is where the overwhelming majority of international visitors arrive. Helsinki-Vantaa is Finland&#8217;s largest airport and one of the most consistently well-rated in Europe for its size. It handles long-haul routes from North America and Asia, plus a dense European network. From the airport, central Helsinki is 30 minutes by train or 40 minutes by bus. The terminal is compact, efficient, and genuinely pleasant to transit \u2014 arrivals are smooth even during peak season.<\/p>\n<h3>Regional airports worth knowing<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Rovaniemi Airport (RVN):<\/strong> the main gateway to Finnish Lapland and Santa Claus Village. Multiple daily flights from Helsinki year-round; in winter, several European carriers add direct charter and scheduled flights from the UK, Germany, and elsewhere.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ivalo Airport (IVL):<\/strong> Finland&#8217;s northernmost commercial airport. Smaller than Rovaniemi but closer to Saariselk\u00e4 and Inari for those heading to the far north.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Kittil\u00e4 Airport (KTT):<\/strong> the gateway to the Levi ski resort. Receives significant direct winter charter traffic from the UK and Central Europe.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tampere-Pirkkala (TMP):<\/strong> occasionally served by Ryanair from certain European cities; useful if Tampere is your destination.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Turku Airport (TKU):<\/strong> light scheduled and charter traffic; mostly relevant for south-west Finland travellers.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Oulu Airport (OUL):<\/strong> the hub for northern mainland Finland, well-connected to Helsinki with multiple daily Finnair flights.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"s2\">Which airlines fly to Finland and from where<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4508\" src=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Rovaniemi-direct-flight-from-Finland-to-Milan-Ryanair-Finland-HungryTravelFamily-5331-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Rovaniemi-direct-flight-from-Finland-to-Milan-Ryanair-Finland-HungryTravelFamily-5331-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Rovaniemi-direct-flight-from-Finland-to-Milan-Ryanair-Finland-HungryTravelFamily-5331-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Rovaniemi-direct-flight-from-Finland-to-Milan-Ryanair-Finland-HungryTravelFamily-5331-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Rovaniemi-direct-flight-from-Finland-to-Milan-Ryanair-Finland-HungryTravelFamily-5331-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Rovaniemi-direct-flight-from-Finland-to-Milan-Ryanair-Finland-HungryTravelFamily-5331-1320x1760.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Rovaniemi-direct-flight-from-Finland-to-Milan-Ryanair-Finland-HungryTravelFamily-5331-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Rovaniemi-direct-flight-from-Finland-to-Milan-Ryanair-Finland-HungryTravelFamily-5331-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Finnish air market is dominated by Finnair, with a growing number of low-cost options for intra-European routes. Here is what we actually see when we search for flights.<\/p>\n<h3>The carriers and their networks<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Finnair:<\/strong> Finland&#8217;s flag carrier and the most important airline for reaching Helsinki. Flies from 70+ European cities and operates transatlantic routes from New York (JFK), Los Angeles, and Miami, plus Asian routes through its Oneworld partnerships. If you&#8217;re flying from North America or Asia, Finnair is usually your best option for a direct or single-stop routing.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Norwegian:<\/strong> operates on key Nordic routes and some European city pairs. Budget fares but worth checking luggage policies before booking.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ryanair:<\/strong> serves Helsinki-Vantaa and occasionally Tampere from various European bases. No frills, competitive on price, less comfortable for longer legs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>easyJet, Wizz Air, Eurowings:<\/strong> seasonal or occasional service depending on the year. Check current schedules as these change frequently.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lufthansa, KLM, SAS, British Airways:<\/strong> all connect Helsinki via their hubs (Frankfurt, Amsterdam, Copenhagen, London). Often the best option if you&#8217;re coming from a city without a direct Finnair route.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Turkish Airlines:<\/strong> connecting via Istanbul \u2014 a surprisingly good option for travellers from Africa, the Middle East, and parts of Asia.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Qatar, Emirates:<\/strong> Gulf carriers connect via Doha and Dubai respectively. Sometimes the cheapest long-haul routing, though flight times are longer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"s3\">Realistic flight times from different parts of the world<\/h2>\n<p>One thing that surprises people is how northern Finland actually is. Helsinki sits at 60\u00b0N \u2014 similar latitude to Oslo and St Petersburg. The Lapland airports are above 66\u00b0N, right on the Arctic Circle. That affects routing options and can make some connections look deceptively long on a map.<\/p>\n<h3>From Europe<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>London (LHR\/LGW\/STN) \u2192 Helsinki:<\/strong> approximately <strong>3 hours<\/strong>. Multiple daily flights on Finnair, British Airways, and budget carriers.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Amsterdam \u2192 Helsinki:<\/strong> roughly <strong>2 hrs 45 min<\/strong>. KLM and Finnair both cover this well.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Frankfurt \u2192 Helsinki:<\/strong> around <strong>2 hrs 40 min<\/strong> on Lufthansa or Finnair.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Paris CDG \u2192 Helsinki:<\/strong> approximately <strong>3 hrs 10 min<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stockholm \u2192 Helsinki:<\/strong> <strong>55 min<\/strong> \u2014 one of the shortest international flights in Europe. Also served by fast overnight ferry if you prefer.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tallinn \u2192 Helsinki:<\/strong> technically 30 min by air but the ferry (2.5 hours) is often more practical and far cheaper.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>From North America and beyond<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>New York (JFK) \u2192 Helsinki:<\/strong> approximately <strong>9 hrs<\/strong> on Finnair&#8217;s direct service. The eastbound leg is around 8 hrs 30 min.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Los Angeles \u2192 Helsinki:<\/strong> around <strong>11\u201312 hours<\/strong> westbound direct with Finnair, or 13\u201315 hrs via hub on other carriers.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Toronto \/ Chicago \u2192 Helsinki:<\/strong> <strong>9\u201310 hours<\/strong> westbound direct, or via connections through London\/Amsterdam.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tokyo \u2192 Helsinki:<\/strong> approximately <strong>9 hrs 30 min<\/strong> direct on Finnair. The polar route makes this one of the shortest Europe\u2013Asia flights available.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Singapore \/ Bangkok \u2192 Helsinki:<\/strong> <strong>10\u201312 hours<\/strong> on Finnair direct or via Gulf carrier hubs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sydney \/ Melbourne \u2192 Helsinki:<\/strong> no direct flight. Typical routing is 20\u201324 hours via Singapore, Dubai, or Doha.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"htf-pull\">The polar routing from Asia makes Finnair one of the fastest ways to fly between Europe and Japan \u2014 a fact most travellers outside Scandinavia don&#8217;t know.<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"s4\">Before you book: a practical checklist<\/h2>\n<p>We&#8217;ve watched friends make entirely avoidable booking mistakes on Finland trips. This is the list we send them now.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Check the final destination, not just Helsinki.<\/strong> If you&#8217;re going to Lapland, price the domestic connection separately. Rovaniemi flights from Helsinki can cost anything from \u20ac30 to \u20ac150+ depending on timing and how far in advance you book. Book early.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bag fees on low-cost carriers add up fast.<\/strong> A Ryanair fare to Helsinki that looks cheap can become expensive quickly once you add a checked bag, a carry-on larger than their cabin bag allowance, and seat selection. Compare total cost against Finnair&#8217;s flex fares before assuming the low-cost option wins.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Winter vs summer routing differences.<\/strong> Some European carriers add direct winter routes to Rovaniemi and Kittil\u00e4 that don&#8217;t operate in summer. If you&#8217;re going to Lapland in winter, search specifically for these \u2014 they save a lot of time versus Helsinki + domestic connection.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Layover length in Helsinki matters.<\/strong> If you&#8217;re connecting onward to a Lapland airport, allow a minimum of 90 minutes at Helsinki-Vantaa. The airport is efficient but you still need to clear customs, collect bags (if checked through), and re-check for the domestic flight.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Helsinki-Vantaa is the only major 24-hour airport in Finland.<\/strong> If your flight lands very late at night, plan your onward transport \u2014 the city train runs until around midnight but not all night.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Travel insurance for winter Lapland trips is non-optional.<\/strong> Weather delays and cancellations in northern Finland are real. We&#8217;ve been delayed; we&#8217;ve seen flights diverted. Get proper cover including trip delay and missed connection.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Book the Lapland domestic leg on the same booking if possible.<\/strong> If your international flight is delayed and causes a missed domestic connection, being on the same booking gives you protection. Two separate bookings means two separate risk pools.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Know the Finnair Aurinkomatkat and TUI charter difference.<\/strong> In winter, many &#8220;flights to Rovaniemi from the UK&#8221; are actually package tour charters sold alongside accommodation. If you want the flight only, you sometimes have to look harder \u2014 or book directly with Finnair.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"htf-nl\">\n<div class=\"htf-nl-label\">Letters from Rovaniemi<\/div>\n<h3>Travel notes from Finnish Lapland<\/h3>\n<p>Practical tips, honest destination guides, and stories from 21 countries \u2014 straight to your inbox, no fluff.<\/p>\n<form><input type=\"email\" placeholder=\"your@email.com\" \/> <button type=\"submit\">Subscribe<\/button><\/form><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"s5\">What Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is actually like<\/h2>\n<p>We have a complicated relationship with Helsinki-Vantaa. We&#8217;ve transited it probably sixty or seventy times between us. Here is the honest picture.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>It is well-organised and calm.<\/strong> Even at peak times \u2014 Christmas week, summer \u2014 it doesn&#8217;t feel chaotic. Finns queue. Staff are helpful. Signage is clear in Finnish, Swedish, and English.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The terminals are one building.<\/strong> Domestic and international departures are in the same terminal complex, which makes connections straightforward. No shuttle buses, no inter-terminal trains.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Security is efficient but strict.<\/strong> Remove laptops and liquids, have your boarding pass ready. Lines move quickly.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Food options are fine, not exciting.<\/strong> There&#8217;s a decent selection of cafes and restaurants airside, including a few that serve Finnish classics like salmon soup. Prices are airport prices. Grab a coffee before security if you want to save money.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The Finnair lounge is genuinely good.<\/strong> If you&#8217;re on a business fare or have Oneworld status, it&#8217;s worth using. Quiet, good food, good coffee.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Free WiFi works well throughout.<\/strong> No registration required, reasonable speeds.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Getting to central Helsinki:<\/strong> the Ring Rail Line runs directly from the airport to central station (Helsinki p\u00e4\u00e4rautatieasema) in 30 minutes, trains run every 10 minutes, and it costs around \u20ac4. Far better value and reliability than a taxi for most travellers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"s6\">Flying to Lapland: what the domestic connection is actually like<\/h2>\n<p>This section is for everyone heading north of Helsinki \u2014 which, if you&#8217;re coming for the northern lights, reindeer, or the midnight sun, is most of you.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Finnair operates most domestic routes<\/strong> under its own name or through its regional partner. Flights Helsinki \u2192 Rovaniemi take about 1 hour 10 minutes. Ivalo is 1 hour 20 minutes. Kittil\u00e4 is 1 hour 15 minutes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The aircraft are small.<\/strong> ATR turboprops on many routes, Embraer regional jets on higher-frequency ones. No first class, limited overhead space. Pack smart for the domestic leg.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rovaniemi Airport in winter is an experience.<\/strong> Arriving on a clear January night into a snow-covered apron, the cold hits you before the door is fully open. It&#8217;s the right kind of dramatic. There is one terminal building, a small baggage carousel, and car rental desks. Sorted in 20 minutes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lapland airports have long winters but modern facilities.<\/strong> Runway lighting and snow clearance are taken seriously \u2014 this is Finland. Delays from snow are rarer than you&#8217;d expect.<\/li>\n<li><strong>In peak winter season (December\u2013February), book domestic legs as early as possible.<\/strong> Rovaniemi and Kittil\u00e4 flights fill quickly. We&#8217;ve seen Christmas week flights sell out in October.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"s7\">Things that genuinely surprised us about flying to Finland<\/h2>\n<p>After all our years of trips in and out of Finnish airports, here are the things that still catch first-time visitors off guard \u2014 and a few that surprised us too.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Finland is further north than most people think.<\/strong> Helsinki is at the same latitude as Anchorage, Alaska. Flying &#8220;to Scandinavia&#8221; doesn&#8217;t feel remarkable until you step outside in January and realise it&#8217;s \u221225\u00b0C and has been dark since 3pm.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The polar routing cuts Asia flight times dramatically.<\/strong> Finnair&#8217;s Tokyo\u2013Helsinki route is around 9.5 hours \u2014 one of the shortest long-haul routes between Europe and Japan. It felt implausibly fast the first time we checked.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Finnish customs is fast, but biosecurity checks are serious.<\/strong> Arriving from outside the EU, be prepared for a real customs declaration. Bringing fresh food, plants, or soil is heavily restricted.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Domestic flights in Finland are often cheaper than long train journeys.<\/strong> Flying Rovaniemi to Helsinki on a promotional Finnair fare can genuinely cost less than the overnight train if you book in advance \u2014 though the train is a far better experience.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Finnish airports have outdoor smoking areas that are genuinely cold.<\/strong> This is not a warning, just an observation. In February at \u221220\u00b0C, the designated smoking area outside Rovaniemi arrivals has a certain harsh poetry to it.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Airport saunas exist.<\/strong> Helsinki-Vantaa has had a sauna cabin available in some lounges and as pop-up experiences during key campaign periods. It is very Finnish. It is very real.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"s8\">Frequently asked questions about flights to Finland<\/h2>\n<div class=\"htf-faq\"><details>\n<summary>Do I need a visa to fly to Finland?<\/summary>\n<p>Finland is a Schengen Area member. EU and EEA citizens enter freely. US, UK, Canadian, and Australian passport holders can visit for up to 90 days without a visa. From 2025 onwards, non-EU visitors who previously entered visa-free must complete ETIAS pre-travel authorisation \u2014 a short online form, not a full visa application. Check the current requirements for your nationality before booking.<\/p>\n<\/details><details>\n<summary>Which airport is better for a Finland trip \u2014 Helsinki or flying direct to Lapland?<\/summary>\n<p>If your goal is Helsinki, the city, or southern Finland, fly directly into Helsinki-Vantaa. If you&#8217;re going to Lapland \u2014 Rovaniemi, Saariselk\u00e4, Levi, or the far north \u2014 check whether direct winter charter flights exist from your country. In peak winter season, direct European flights to Rovaniemi and Kittil\u00e4 can save 4\u20136 hours of total travel time compared to routing through Helsinki.<\/p>\n<\/details><details>\n<summary>Is Finnair good? Is it worth the price over a budget carrier?<\/summary>\n<p>We fly Finnair a lot, partly because we live in Finland and partly because it is genuinely one of the better carriers in Europe. The service is reliable, the onboard experience is calm and professional, and the Helsinki hub is efficient for connections. Budget carriers like Ryanair and Norwegian can be meaningfully cheaper on short routes, but once you add bags, the gap often narrows. On long-haul, Finnair&#8217;s direct polar routings are hard to beat for comfort and speed from North America or Asia.<\/p>\n<\/details><details>\n<summary>How far in advance should I book flights to Finland?<\/summary>\n<p>For summer travel, 3\u20135 months in advance is typical for good fares. For winter Lapland \u2014 especially December and early January \u2014 we&#8217;d say 6 months minimum for the domestic legs and 4 months for the international flight. Christmas week to Rovaniemi is one of the most in-demand routes in Scandinavia. Don&#8217;t leave it late.<\/p>\n<\/details><details>\n<summary>Can I fly directly to Rovaniemi from outside Finland?<\/summary>\n<p>Yes, in winter. Several European carriers \u2014 including Jet2, TUI, and others \u2014 operate direct charter and scheduled flights from UK airports and various Central European cities to Rovaniemi and Kittil\u00e4 during the ski and northern lights season (roughly November to March). These routes typically don&#8217;t operate in summer, when connections via Helsinki are the main option.<\/p>\n<\/details><details>\n<summary>What is the baggage allowance like on flights to Finland?<\/summary>\n<p>It varies by carrier and fare class. Finnair&#8217;s basic economy fares include one carry-on but no checked bag on shorter routes. If you&#8217;re coming to Lapland in winter and need ski gear, snowshoes, or heavy outdoor equipment, check the sports equipment policy before booking \u2014 many carriers handle it, but fees vary widely. Norwegian and budget carriers are stricter; always read the small print before comparing prices with a full-service fare.<\/p>\n<\/details><\/div>\n<h2>A final word from Rovaniemi<\/h2>\n<p>Flying to Finland is not complicated once you understand the layout of it. The country is big, Helsinki is the hub, and everything else \u2014 including Lapland \u2014 connects through it unless you&#8217;re lucky enough to find one of the direct winter routes from your city. We&#8217;ve made the journey from all corners of Europe and back, and we&#8217;ve met travellers who landed at Helsinki-Vantaa after fourteen hours from Singapore or S\u00e3o Paulo, exhausted and excited, who then had to process that they still had a domestic flight north to where the real adventure was waiting.<\/p>\n<p>It is worth every hour. The flights to Finland are just the beginning.<\/p>\n<div class=\"htf-bio\">\n<div class=\"htf-bio-avatar\">J&amp;A<\/div>\n<div>\n<h4>Joona &amp; Alla<\/h4>\n<div class=\"htf-bio-tag\">Your Rovaniemi-Based Travel Guides<\/div>\n<p>A Finnish-Ukrainian couple living in Rovaniemi, Finland. Joona is a marketing professional in Lapland tourism; Alla is an AI and content specialist. Together we&#8217;ve visited 21 countries and share honest, locally-grounded travel writing from our home in the Arctic.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/about-us\/\">Read our full story \u2192<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<!-- SIDEBAR -->\n<aside class=\"htf-sidebar\">\n<div class=\"htf-sidebar-sticky\">\n<div class=\"htf-sb htf-sb-toc\">\n<div class=\"htf-sb-label\">Contents<\/div>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"#s1\">Which airports serve Finland<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s2\">Airlines that fly to Finland<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s3\">Flight times by origin<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s4\">Booking checklist<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s5\">Helsinki-Vantaa airport<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s6\">Flying to Lapland<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s7\">Surprises and tips<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s8\">FAQ<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"htf-sb htf-sb-share\">\n<div class=\"htf-sb-label\">Share this story<\/div>\n<div class=\"htf-sb-share\"><a title=\"Pinterest\" 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