Airports, trains, buses and ferries
Airport transfers, long-distance and night trains, intercity buses, domestic flights and ferries to Estonia, Sweden and Åland: routes, tickets, journey times and how to book.
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How long is the railway network in Finland?
Statistics Finland says the Finnish rail network was 5,916 km long at the end of 2025.
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Are there direct flights to Kuusamo from abroad in winter 2026–2027?
Finavia says airBaltic opens new direct routes to Kuusamo for the 2026–2027 winter season and stations one aircraft at Kuusamo Airport during the busiest winter months.
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How many flight routes go to Lapland airports in winter 2026–2027?
Finavia says that in winter 2026–2027 there are 37 routes to Rovaniemi Airport, 15 to Kittilä, nine to Kuusamo, eight to Ivalo and two to Kemi, counting flights from within Finland and from abroad.
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When does the winter flight season start in Finland, and how many routes are there?
Finavia says the international winter aviation season begins on 25 October 2026 and ends on 27 March 2027.
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How many people fly through Finnish airports in a month?
Statistics Finland says about 1.8 million passengers flew through Finnish airports in September 2026.
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Has air traffic in Finland returned to pre-pandemic levels?
Statistics Finland says 20.6 million passengers flew through Finnish airports in 2025, about 4 percent more than in 2024 but still 21 percent below 2019.
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Do international cruises start or end in Helsinki?
Verkkouutiset reported that Norwegian Cruise Line chose Helsinki as one of its turnaround ports, with 15 turnaround ships arriving during 2026.
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How many passengers used the Port of Helsinki in early 2026?
The Port of Helsinki statistics for January to May 2026 show 3,116,192 passengers in total.
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How long do you have to complain to a ferry company in the EU?
Your Europe says you must submit a complaint to the carrier or terminal operator within two months of the date the service was performed or should have been performed.
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How long do you have to report luggage or a car damaged on a ferry?
Your Europe says that for incidents at sea, cabin luggage is covered up to about 2,700 euros and a vehicle, including the luggage inside it, up to about 15,500 euros.
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Do you get a hotel if a ferry is cancelled because of bad weather?
Your Europe says there is no entitlement to accommodation if the cancellation or departure delay was caused by severe weather.
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How much compensation do you get if a ferry arrives late?
Your Europe sets out the compensation as a share of the ticket price.
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What are your rights if a ferry from Finland is cancelled or delayed?
Your Europe says that if your ship is cancelled, the carrier must offer a choice between a refund within seven days, with a free return trip if needed, or rerouting at the earliest opportunity at no extra cost.
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How long do you have to complain about a long-distance bus journey in the EU?
Your Europe says you must complain to the bus company within three months of the date of the scheduled service.
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Does the bus company pay for meals or a hotel if a long-distance bus is cancelled?
Your Europe says that when a long-distance service with a scheduled journey of more than three hours is cancelled, or its departure is delayed by more than 90 minutes, the company must give snacks, meals or refreshments in proportion to the waiting time.
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Can you get a refund or compensation if a long-distance bus is cancelled or delayed?
Your Europe says that if a long-distance service of 250 km or more is cancelled, you can choose a refund within 14 days, with a free return to the departure point if needed, or continue or be rerouted at no extra cost at the earliest opportunity.