Rovaniemi International Airport
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Rovaniemi International Airport

Rovaniemi Airport is the Gateway for Finnish air traffic to Finnish Lapland, north west Russia, (Murmansk and Archangel), northern Sweden (Luleå), and northern Norway (Lakselv). The airport stands literally on the arctic circle, with the line of latitude running right through the airport grounds. This arctic location and our excellent relations with our neighbours at Santa's village suits Santa Claus as well - after all, he has appointed Rovaniemi as his official airport!

The airport bears the Official Airport of Santa Claus trademark within the EU and several other countries. Santa's home is right next to the airport at Santa Claus Village. You can reach it from the airport either on foot or by taking a reindeer, dog team, sleigh or motor vehicle. The extension to the Lapland Gateway terminal was completed in November 2000.

Public Transport
Airport Express bus from the airport to town, 15 min / 5 €
Route: bus station - Hotel Scandic - City-Hotel - Hotel Cumulus - Hotel Vaakuna - Hotel Santa Claus - Hotel Pohjanhovi - airport.

The bus from the airport leaves immediately after the arrival of Finnair (AY) flights. The route takes in the hotels, etc. as necessary. Other customers may also book Airport Express transport services.

Inquiries, (016) 362 222.

Scheduled bus routes
Nuorgam, Karigasniemi, Inari, Ivalo, Saariselkä, Sodankylä, Luosto, Pyhätunturi, Kemijärvi, Salla, Savukoski, Pelkosenniemi, western mountain resorts, from the bus station: Levi, Ylläs, Olos, Pallas, Kilpisjärvi.

Bus timetables: Gold line, Eskelisen Lapin linjat, (016) 342 2160, Liikenne O. Niemelä, Pikakuljetus Rovaniemi Oy, (016) 312 020, Pohjolan liikenne, Pohjolan turistiauto, Möllärin linjat 0200 4060.

Some tourist resorts operate their own transport from the airport, e.g. LomaVietonen.

HOTELS   (Click Here)
Where to stay? International Airport Guide offers discounted rates on Rovaniemi Airport Hotels. We have negotiated rates offering 45% off hotel rack rates. All hotels are quality rated through AAA or Mobil Travel Guide, the industry's most trusted sources.

Our special consortium rates with local airport hotels will ensure that you are receiving the lowest rates on Airport Hotels near Rovaniemi Airport.

We now offer convenient hotel shuttle service to and from Rovaniemi International Airport. Advance booking available.

Options:

Shared Arrival Transfer
Shared Departure Transfer

Airport Facts

Service Desk
A help and information desk is available at Rovaniemi Airport which can assist you with the following services: currency exchange, tax-free claims, car parking, bookings for VIP lounge and teepee, map sales, safari dressing rooms, photocopying and telefax services, telephone cards, sales of advertising space. from 5.00 to 22.00 hrs (016) 363 6506

The Rovaniemi Airport help desk will also have the official stamp of Santa Claus' airport.

Restaurants
Kaarnikka Ay cafe-restaurant, from 05.30-22.00, sat 12.00-22.00 (016) 363 6743.

Shops
Duty-free shop, help-desk shop, two souvenir shops and general kiosk.

Child Care Room
A special room is available at the airport for child care, with nursing tables, nappies, prams, toys, etc.

For the Disabled
Invalid WC, wheelchairs, wheelchair lift.

Post and Telephones
3 public telephones, mail box

Money exchange
Foreign currency exchanged for euros from customer service desk. There are no bank machines or cash points at the airport.

Lost Property
from 5.00 to 22.00 hrs, (016) 363 6506

Customs
from 8.00 to 16.15 hrs, (016) 310 698. For flight services at other times, call (016) 363 6608.