Ryanair unveils expanded winter 2024 Lapland schedule from two UK airports

Budget airline Ryanair has announced its schedule for flights to Lapland in Finland, for winter 2024, from two major UK airports with tickets starting as low as £24.99

Ryanair has announced its winter 2024 Lapland schedule from UK airports.

The budget airline has announced that flights to Lapland-Rovaniemi will commence on Sunday, October 27 from both London (five return flights a week) and Liverpool (two return flights a week).

Ryanair’s head of communications, Jade Kirwan, said: “Christmas has come early for our UK customers with the launch of Ryanair’s Winter 2024 Lapland schedule offering five return flights to/from London per week and two return flights to/from Liverpool per week, both starting from Sunday, 27 October.

"Lapland is every kid’s (big and small) dream with magical experiences that you will share with your family forever, including miles of glistening snow, reindeer & husky rides, snowball fights, chasing the northern lights, adventuring Christmas-themed parks and of course, a special visit to the big man himself and his jolly team of elves.

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"It’s never too early to start your Christmas planning, especially when it means getting ahead of the flock to secure the best fares available, so make sure to visit Ryanair.com today and book your once in a lifetime trip to Lapland this Winter.”

Lapland is a winter wonderland, where visitors can enjoy snow-covered forests, husky and reindeer rides and ice hotels. Often dubbed as the 'home of Christmas', Lapland spreads out across northern Finland and only takes around three-and-a-half hours to get to from London. Lapland's snowy countryside offer the perfect place for winter sports such as snowmobiling, skiing, snowboarding, and more.

Rovaniemi city has international shops, restaurants and a bustling nightlife. Lapland's traditional villages are also a treat, including Saariselka — a good location for spotting the Northern Lights. Considered the 'official' home of Santa Claus, Rovaniemi is also a major tourist destination, especially during Christmas. Visitors can meet Santa, explore his workshop, and visit the Arctic Circle.

Rovaniemi attracts a significant number of tourists each year, especially during the winter season. On average, the city welcomes around 500,000 visitors annually. This number has steadily been increasing as more travellers favour it as a winter destination, especially for Christmas enthusiasts.

The bulk of visitors come during the Christmas season, between November and January, when the Santa Claus Village, Northern Lights tours, and winter activities are at their peak. Tourists from the UK, other parts of Europe, and even Asia (especially from countries like Japan and China) contribute to the high volume of visitors.

Flights will go from either Liverpool Airport or Stansted Airport, and cost from £24.99. Ryanair’s Winter 2024 Lapland-Rovaniemi flights are available to book now at ryanair.com.