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Finland · direct from 10 UK airports
Rovaniemi
The official home town of Santa Claus, on the Arctic Circle, with husky rides and Northern Lights.
Pyhä-Luosto: ancient fells and an amethyst mine
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A national park of old fells and gorges, where you can dig for your own piece of amethyst at the Lampivaara mine.
WhereAbout 48 miles from the airport (RVN)
Getting thereAbout 1 hour 30 minutes' drive north-east.
Direct flights to Rovaniemi from the UK
10 UK airports fly direct · hover or tap one
| From | Airlines | Months with flights | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belfast International | easyJet | Dec to Jan | 1,338 mi |
| Birmingham | Ryanair · easyJet | Oct to Feb | 1,351 mi |
| Bristol | Ryanair · easyJet | Oct to Feb | 1,436 mi |
| Edinburgh | easyJet | Nov to Jan | 1,198 mi |
| Gatwick | easyJet | Nov to Mar | 1,393 mi |
| Liverpool | Ryanair | Oct to Feb | 1,327 mi |
| Luton | easyJet | Nov to Feb | 1,354 mi |
| Manchester | Ryanair · easyJet | Oct to Feb | 1,313 mi |
| Newcastle | easyJet | Nov to Jan | 1,205 mi |
| Stansted | Ryanair | Oct to Mar | 1,340 mi |
From the airlines' own timetables for October 2026 to September 2027. Pick an airport to see the exact days.
Weather in Rovaniemi by month
-7°Jan
-7°Feb
-2°Mar
4°Apr
11°May
17°Jun
20°Jul
17°Aug
11°Sep
3°Oct
-2°Nov
-5°Dec
Average daytime highs. The warmest months are June, July, August.
| Month | Day | Night | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -7° | -14° | 11 |
| February | -7° | -13° | 10 |
| March | -2° | -9° | 10 |
| April | 4° | -3° | 9 |
| May | 11° | 2° | 11 |
| June | 17° | 8° | 13 |
| July | 20° | 12° | 14 |
| August | 17° | 10° | 16 |
| September | 11° | 5° | 13 |
| October | 3° | -1° | 13 |
| November | -2° | -7° | 11 |
| December | -5° | -11° | 14 |
Long-term averages from the national weather service's station record, as compiled on Wikipedia (Rovaniemi). Rainy days (at least 1mm) are ERA5 averages for 2016 to 2025.
Before you go
- On a British passport you can visit visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180 across the Schengen area.
- Your passport must have been issued less than 10 years before you arrive, and expire at least 3 months after you plan to leave.
- The EU's Entry/Exit System is in use: on your first trip you'll be asked for fingerprints and a photo at the border. It's free, but allow extra time.
From the Foreign Office's Finland travel advice, checked on 16 October 2026. Rules change, so check it before you travel.