Business Class Flights to Rovaniemi, Finland

Famous for being “the official hometown of Santa Claus,” Rovaniemi is located in northern Finland’s Lapland region, a few miles south of the Arctic Circle. A modern city, most of Rovaniemi had to be rebuilt after the Second World War due to being heavily bombed. Today, Rovaniemi is known for its lively culture and interesting museums. It is also a popular place to view the Northern Lights.

Flights to Rovaniemi, Finland, arrive at Rovaniemi International Airport (RVN). The airport is Finland’s third largest, serving about 600,000 passengers each year. Located about 6 miles north of Rovaniemi’s city center, the airport is Lapland’s main transport hub and serves as a gateway to tourists, business travelers, and amateur scientists who want to learn more about the arctic region.

Most direct flights to Rovaniemi are seasonal, available only during the summer months. Some direct flights to Rovaniemi Airport are available during the winter for tourists who come to the city to experience its Christmas celebrations and to see the Northern Lights. Most direct flights to Rovaniemi originate in large European cities such as London.

Unlike many of the cities in Finland, Rovaniemi is multilingual. In addition to the Finnish language, many of the city’s residents speak Sami, the language of the Lapland’s indigenous people, as well as Swedish, English, and Russian. This makes it an accessible location for many travelers whose native tongue are one of those languages. 

Tourism plays an important role in Rovaniemi’s economy. The city is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts who book tickets to Rovaniemi to hike, ski, and kayak in the area’s pristine wilderness. Nearly 500,000 tourists book flights to Rovaniemi each year, taking advantage of the cold and beautiful surrounding natural elements. 

Because of its far northern location, summers in Rovaniemi are extremely short, and winters are long. The majority of the time, the skies are cloudy and gray, especially during the winter months. On average, it’s estimated that there are just 6 minutes of sunshine daily throughout the month of December. 

In addition to the outdoors, visitors to the city enjoy seeing the Arktikum Science Museum and the Santa Claus Village amusement park. Visitors to the Arktikum Science Museum can expect a museum of the local region, as well as science exhibits that explore the arctic climate of the area. There is also a beach building that offers optimal viewing for the Nothern Lights. Because of this, many fans of the night sky book flights to Rovaniemi. 

The Santa Claus Village amusement park is just one of several Santa-themed attractions. Beyond rides and attractions, the village offers glass igloos and other cozy accommodations from cabins to “snow hotels.” It also boasts great viewing of the Nothern Lights, as well as plenty of local cuisine and activities for children and adults. Though many tourists visit the Santa Claus Village during winter months, activities and events are ongoing all year round. 

Spectator sports are also popular among Rovaniemi’s visitors. The city is home to the FC Santa Claus professional football (soccer) team, and the Rovaniemen Kiekko professional ice hockey team, known to locals as RoKi. 

About 10,000 students live in Rovaniemi. Many of these students live in other parts of Finland and Scandinavia and book cheap flights to Rovaniemi in order to study there. The city is home to two universities, the University of Lapland and the Lapland University of Applied Sciences.

Notable people from Rovaniemi include Finnish pop music star Antti Tuisku, contemporary Finnish author Jari Tervo, and Santa Claus.