Arrival information
Getting to Rovaniemi
By plane
Finnair and Norwegian Air fly between Helsinki and Rovaniemi on regular basis. During the tourist season several airlines fly directly to Rovaniemi too.
If difficult or way too expensive to get a flight to Rovaniemi, there are several flights a day from Helsinki to Oulu. Between Rovaniemi and Oulu there are several train and bus connections every day. The travel time by train is 3 hours, by bus 3 – 4 hours.
Taxis and buses to town from the airport
Possible taxi providers in the Rovaniemi region. When booking a taxi, always check the price.
There are also some busses driving between the airport and the city of Rovaniemi.
By public transport
There are several train connections between Helsinki and Rovaniemi. Travel time between 8 and 13 hours. You can also book a night cabin to travel and sleep overnight.
For bus connections to Rovaniemi, please visit:
Getting around in Rovaniemi
Busses
Rovaniemi has a local bus network, which offers local transport in the city areas. The most convenient way of using the local busses is with the Waltti Mobile app.
Biking and walking
Rovaniemi is a relatively small city. You can easily get around by walking and biking.
Be careful during cold periods as ice can cause a slipping danger. It is important to always wear a helmet and have sufficient reflectors on.
You can find maps to the city in the toolbar of this page.
What to do in Rovaniemi?
Accommodations and stay
As Rovaniemi is a tourist destination, there is a large variety of accommodations available.