Pack your warmest mittens and put the hot cocoa on ice—British Airways is bringing the magic of Lapland directly to London Gatwick with a shiny new route to Ivalo, Finland, launched December 3, 2024. That's right, now you can swap rainy British skies for a winter wonderland without the layover. And yes, reindeer sightings are basically guaranteed.
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What Went Down at the Big Launch?
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First Arrival: The inaugural flight landed at Ivalo Airport at 14:30, right on time, and guess what? The passengers didn’t even need to fake their excitement about the snow-capped scenery. They were so enchanted, they probably forgot they were even on a plane.
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Ceremony Time: British Airways, Finavia, and Airpro hosted a little party on the ground with local dignitaries, including Tommi Kasurinen, the municipal manager of Inari (seriously, how cool is his job title?). They toasted to snowy skies, reindeer, and possibly the world’s greatest winter sports destination.
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Finavia’s Big Vision: Petri Vuori, head of route development at Finavia, made it clear that these new flights were a big deal—enhancing Lapland's tourism and making Finland even more accessible. So, you can thank him for the quicker route to your new favourite snow-covered adventure.
When Can You Get There?
The route will operate twice a week during the winter season (because Lapland is most magical when it’s snowed in, right?)—Tuesdays and Fridays. Perfect for those spontaneous winter getaways where all you need is a bit of snow, some reindeer, and a lot of sisu (that Finnish word for grit).
Why You Should Care?
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It’s Lapland, Baby: If you’ve ever wanted to say you’ve been to Santa’s backyard—this is it. Not to mention the actual northern lights, where the only thing brighter than the sky is your Instagram feed.
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Escape to Snow: There’s no such thing as too much snow, right? And now, escaping to the winter wonderland of Lapland has never been easier or more comfortable than with a direct flight from Gatwick.
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Get Your Reindeer Selfie: Ivalo is now more accessible than ever, and it's time you finally checked off "meet a reindeer" from your bucket list. (Side note: They don't take selfies, but you’ll get some great pics anyway.)
British Airways Launches Direct Flight Ivalo!
Get ready for the twinkling lights of Lapland’s winter landscape, snowshoeing through forests, and possibly catching sight of Santa (not guaranteed, but hey, it’s Lapland). With British Airways Euroflyer’s new direct route to Ivalo, it’s time to pack your bags, grab your fluffiest winter jacket, and head north!
