Are there direct flights to Kuusamo from abroad in winter 2026–2027?
New international routes to Kuusamo Airport.
Short answer
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. From December 2026 to March 2027 the airport has direct flights to London and Manchester in the United Kingdom, Berlin and Hamburg in Germany, and Riga in Latvia. Euronews reported that the UK flights run on Sundays from 13 December 2026 to 28 March 2027.
Why
- Direct flights run from December 2026 to March 2027.
- Five cities: London, Manchester, Berlin, Hamburg and Riga.
- UK flights run on Sundays.
Details
Finavia says Kuusamo has nine routes in total in winter 2026–2027.
Tip
Kuusamo Airport is the usual gateway to Ruka, so check the transfer times as well.
What may differ
Euronews reported that the UK flights use an Airbus A220-300 with up to 148 passengers.
Common misconception
You can only fly to Kuusamo from Helsinki.
What actually happens
In winter 2026–2027 there are direct flights from five foreign cities.
People also ask
- How many flight routes go to Lapland in winter?
- How busy are Kittilä, Ivalo and Kuusamo airports?
- When does the winter flight season start in Finland?
Sources
This answer is for reference only. Routes, seasons and passenger numbers change, so check Finavia and your airline before you travel.
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