easyJet launches first flights to Rovaniemi from Belfast easyJet flights took off yesterday from Belfast International
easyJet launches first flights to Rovaniemi from Belfast
- easyJet flights took off yesterday from Belfast International to Rovaniemi in Finland and are operating twice a week throughout the festive season
- Seats are available to book at easyJet.com and via the mobile app
Northern Ireland’s largest airline easyJet has celebrated the launch of its first flights from Belfast International to Finland in time for Christmas.
easyJet’s Christmas services from Belfast International to Rovaniemi – also known as Lapland – is the first and only direct connection to Finland from Northern Ireland.
Flights took off yesterday, 2 December, and are now operating twice weekly, on Tuesdays and Saturdays, throughout the festive season.
As the official home of Santa Claus, Rovaniemi is a snowy paradise offering the ultimate festive experience. From meeting Santa and his elves busy in the workshop in the world-famous Santa Claus Village to thrilling husky sledging and snowmobile safaris, every moment is wrapped in magic.
For those seeking natural wonders, Rovaniemi is a wonderful winter location to see the dazzling Northern Lights, wander through pristine snow-covered forests, or enjoy an unforgettable stay in a cosy log cabin or glass igloo under a starry Arctic sky.
Kevin Doyle, easyJet’s UK Country Manager, said:
“We are delighted to celebrate the launch of our new service from Belfast International to Rovaniemi, arriving just in time for the festive season, meaning families and holidaymakers have the opportunity to explore Lapland and create memories that will last a lifetime.
“As the largest airline in Northern Ireland, we continue to offer our customers greater choice and exceptional value across our unrivalled short-haul network and, in our 30th year, we remain committed to making travel easy.”
Dan Owens, CEO, Belfast International Airport, said:
“We are delighted to see this new direct service to Rovaniemi in Finland with easyJet begin service today. This route will be popular with families and winter enthusiasts right across Northern Ireland, offering access to the magical experience of Lapland across the winter season.”
easyJet serves three airports in Northern Ireland, Belfast International, Belfast City, and City of Derry Airport, offering over 55 routes to 45 destinations in 17 countries across Europe and North Africa, and has flown nearly 82 million customers since operations began.
To discover more about easyJet’s network in Northern Ireland and to book, visit easyJet.com
