Finnair to strengthen network in the Nordics with new Alta and Tromsø flights

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Finnair to strengthen network in the Nordics with new Alta and Tromsø flights

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Turkka Kuusisto, CEO of Finnair | Linkedin

By Sky Industry News

Apr 10, 2025

Finnair has announced plans to expand its services in the Nordic region with new flights to Alta and Tromsø, scheduled for summer 2026. The announcement was made on the social media platform X on April 9.

According to Business Traveller, Finnair is broadening its Nordic network by adding flights to Rovaniemi in Finnish Lapland, as well as Tromsø and Trondheim in Norway, for the upcoming winter season. This strategic move aims to meet growing demand for travel to northern destinations, particularly during peak seasons. The additional flights are expected to offer travelers more options and flexibility when planning trips to these regions.

As reported by Simple Flying, Finnair’s new "Arctic Express" service will connect Helsinki with Rovaniemi and Tromsø, marking the first direct link between the two cities. The service is scheduled to begin on December 2, operating twice weekly on Thursdays and Saturdays with 68-seat ATR 72 aircraft. This initiative is expected to improve accessibility to Arctic destinations for both leisure and business travelers.

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According to a press release on Cision, Finnair will introduce a new route to Kirkenes, Norway, starting in the summer of 2025. The airline will operate flights from Helsinki to Kirkenes via Ivalo three times a week using 68-seat ATR aircraft. This expansion aims to strengthen Finnair's presence in Northern Norway and offer travelers more options to explore the Arctic region.

Finnair is the flag carrier and largest airline of Finland, headquartered in Vantaa. Operating from its hub at Helsinki Airport, the airline specializes in connecting Europe and Asia via the shortest route in the Northern Hemisphere. Finnair is known for its commitment to sustainability and has been awarded the title of Best Airline in Northern Europe by Skytrax for several consecutive years.