Flying from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Rovaniemi Airport (RVN): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Rovaniemi Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 20 minutes.
Helsinki and Rovaniemi share the UTC+2 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
Each week, there are 108 Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Rovaniemi Airport flights. If you want to take off as soon as possible, take the 06:35 Finnair flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the last flight is at 23:35 with Finnair.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your HEL to RVN flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Finnair is your ticket to exploring Rovaniemi (and maybe even some other exciting corners of Finland!). Browse the direct flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Rovaniemi Airport offered by this carrier.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Finnair on this route.
Among carriers operating HEL to RVN flights, Finnair has the highest percentage of on-time landings.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Rovaniemi Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Some great stopovers between HEL and RVN include:
Tromso/Langnes Airport
Copenhagen Airport
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Rovaniemi Airport (RVN)
Currently, $65 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Rovaniemi Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $135. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Get cheap tickets from HEL to RVN by booking six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Rovaniemi Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
Finding cheap flights from HEL to RVN is a cinch with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when fares go down.
Find the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Rovaniemi Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
60.23% of flights leaving from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport reach their destination on time.
Central Helsinki to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is around 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Expect a trip time of about 45 minutes on public transport.
Need a convenient hotel near HEL? If you're catching an early flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Rovaniemi Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Rovaniemi Airport (RVN)
If you're arriving on a late Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Rovaniemi Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near RVN:
Grab a Rovaniemi Airport rental car and explore Rovaniemi and beyond with your own set of wheels. Green Motion, Alamo and Finn-Rent are popular outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Rovaniemi Airport about one week ahead of your departure.
Getting from Rovaniemi Airport (RVN) to central Rovaniemi
From Rovaniemi Airport, Rovaniemi is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When to fly to Rovaniemi Airport (RVN)
December is the busiest month for flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Rovaniemi Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Rovaniemi in April.
The warmest month in Rovaniemi is July, with temperatures ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Lock in your flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Rovaniemi Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from HEL to RVN in January. Average temperatures are between -20ºC (-4ºF) and -4ºC (25ºF) then.
Explore more of Finland
Rovaniemi has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Finland waiting to be discovered. About 161 kilometres south of Rovaniemi, a trip to Oulu will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like Nallikari Beach, Northern Ostrobothnia Museum and Oulu Cathedral.
If you're eager to discover another side of Finland, consider Kuopio, about 418 kilometres south of Rovaniemi. Kuopio Cathedral, Kuopio Harbour and Kuopio Museum are key reasons to visit.