Rovaniemi Airport is the third largest airport in Finland by annual passenger numbers and is located ten kilometres north of the city of Rovaniemi in Lapland, Finland. The Arctic Circle, moving slowly southwards, passes close to the northern end of the main runway (03/21). It is approximately 2-3 kilometres away from the Santa Claus Village and Santapark, which are among the most important tourist destinations in the country.
Besides civilian traffic, the airport is also used by F-18 fighter aircraft of Lapin lennosto (Lapland Air Command). General aviation operators and private jet owners are provided with a special fully enclosed and heated hangar with a curved snow throwing roof, located near the terminal complex
Finland private jet charter prices
Although Rovaniemi Airport air charter fees depend on variables such as the number of passengers, departure airport, flight time, aircraft position, flight date, the prices for private jet charter from Istanbul → Rovaniemi are as follows.
| Midsize Jet | 33.250 EUR |
| Heavy Jet | 40.850 EUR |
| Long Range Jet | 56.350 EUR |
These prices are average amounts and you can contact us on our flight reservation screen or by phone for the most accurate price information.
Rovaniemi Airport unknowns and history
The airport was commissioned in 1940 and first served as one of the stations on the “Petsamo Express Route” (Petsamonpikalinja) from Helsinki-Tampere-Vaasa-Kokkola-Oulu-Kemi-Rovaniemi-Sodankylä-Petsamo by Aero O/Y, the predecessor company of today’s Finnair, with Junkers Ju-52s.
During the Continuation War against the Soviet Union in 1941, units of the German Air Force, such as IV/Teaching Squadron 1 with Junkers Ju 87s, were based here. For this purpose, the airfield was considerably expanded, with four runways and several dozen hangars. When the Wehrmacht retreated during the Lapland War, the airfield, like the entire city of Rovaniemi, fell victim to the policy of razing and was completely destroyed.
Reconstruction began in 1948 and the new airport building was inaugurated in 1953. The airport rapidly gained importance due to the reconstruction of the city of Rovaniemi and the relocation of Northern Finland Air Traffic Control from Kemi to Rovaniemi Airport. In 1980, the Finnish Air Force Lapin lennosto (Lapland Air Command) also moved from Tikkakoski to Rovaniemi and a separate military complex was built on the opposite side of the runway from the passenger terminal; the runway was also extended from 2500 metres to 3000 metres. A flight squadron of the Finnish Border Guard is also based here.
Attractions in Rovaniemi – Lapland
Lapland is an autonomous region of Norway, Sweden and Finland. Rovaniemi is the most important city in the Finnish part of this central region and Finland’s most popular tourist destination.
Among the important tourist spots in the region; Lapland Santa Claus Village located at the starting point of the polar circle, Arktikum Museum designed by the Danish architect group Birch-Bonderup & Thorup-Waade, Jätkänkynttilä (Lumberjack’s Candle Bridge), Finland’s first one-piece suspension bridge, Rovaniemen Kaupunginkirjasto (Rovaniemi Library), which contains all kinds of written and visual works on Lapland history and culture, Rovaniemi Cathedral, where acoustic concerts are given, and Lordi Square, which is considered the most important square of the city.
In addition, tours organised for the Northern Lights and tours that will allow you to watch reindeer in their natural habitat are among the most popular tourist activities.
Rovaniemi Airport transport guide
There are the following options for getting from Finland Rovaniemi Airport to the city centre:
Taxi: It is possible to travel from Rovaniemi airport to the city centre by taxi. Taxi options include local taxi companies and taxi services that can be booked through various applications.
Bus: There are buses from Rovaniemi Airport to the city centre. Buses depart from the front of the airport terminal building and the journey to the city centre takes 20-30 minutes on average. The opening hours and dates of the buses can be found on the airport’s website or at the tourist information desks in the airport terminal building.
Car hire: There are many car hire companies at Rovaniemi Airport. You can rent a car from these companies and travel to the city centre.
Private transfer services: Private transfer services can also be used for transportation from Rovaniemi Airport to the city centre. These services are usually offered by reservation and a private vehicle is provided for your journey.
