Rovaniemi Airport is a small airport in the north of Finland, approximately 8km from the same called city. The city is home of Santa Claus who you can meet during winter months.
As the airport literally intersects the polar circle, Rovaniemi is usually the initial city for tourists to see Northern lights.
The best flights from the UK to Rovaniemi are with FinnAir (1 stop in Helsinki Airport)
The terminal is open between 5:00 – 0:00.
Rovaniemi Airport is used mainly as a holidaymakers’ or local's final destination, therefore there are no connecting flights at this airport.
There is a Bus line 8 going from the Rovaniemi Airport to the city centre, polar circle and Santa Clause village.
It operates daily between 6:30 – 18:30, departing once per hour.
The journey to the city centre takes about 15 minutes.
For timetables visit their official website.
Fares Single ticket3.30 EURcurrently £2.97
There is a shuttle bus called Airportbus going from Rovaniemi Airport to the city centre and back.
It operates daily, depending on flight arrival/departure time. On the way back to the airport, the bus departures from the city centre 70 minutes before the scheduled flight – the time will be sufficient.
The journey to the city centre takes about 15 minutes.
Fares One way7 EURcurrently £6.31
Taxis are available outside the arrivals hall.
Fares to the city centre approx.25 EURcurrently £22.52Usual fare1.90 EURcurrently £1.71per km Advance booking (taxi waiting for you at the airport)5 EURcurrently £4.50
