What is the northernmost airport in Finland?
The gateway to Saariselkä, Inari and northern Lapland.
Short answer
Ivalo Airport. Finavia describes it as the northernmost airport in Finland and in the European Union, located more than 235 kilometres north of the Arctic Circle. It serves Saariselkä, Ivalo and Inari, and it celebrated its 80th anniversary in 2023. Above the Arctic Circle the airport sees both polar night and the midnight sun.
Why
- Finavia calls Ivalo the northernmost airport in the EU.
- Finavia places it more than 235 km north of the Arctic Circle.
- Finavia marked the airport's 80th anniversary in 2023.
Details
From Ivalo it is a short drive to Saariselkä and a longer one to Inari village. Check transfer buses for your flight in advance.
Tip
Northern Lapland is cold in winter. Have warm clothes ready in your hand luggage for the walk from the plane.
What may differ
Flight schedules to Ivalo change by season, with more connections in winter.
Common misconception
Rovaniemi is the northernmost airport in Finland.
What actually happens
Rovaniemi is on the Arctic Circle. Ivalo is much further north.
People also ask
- Which airports are in Lapland?
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Sources
This answer is for reference only. Timetables, routes and airport services change, so check Finavia and HSL before you travel.
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