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Category - Finland Travel News
Breaking news from Finland – Travel & Tourism, Fashion, Entertainment, Culinary, Culture, Events, Safety, Security, News, and Trends.
Finland is a Northern European nation bordering Sweden, Norway and Russia. Its capital, Helsinki, occupies a peninsula and surrounding islands in the Baltic Sea. Helsinki is home to the 18th-century sea fortress Suomenlinna, the fashionable Design District and diverse museums. The Northern Lights can be seen from the country’s Arctic Lapland province, a vast wilderness with national parks and ski resorts.
Global Aviation News: New Airline Routes, Airport Chaos and Big Changes
Airlines are opening exciting new routes, airports are facing unexpected disruptions, and aviation...
Turkish Airlines’ Jamila Bilgin: The Woman Who Changed My View of an Airline
A frustrating middle seat on a sold-out Turkish Airlines flight became an unforgettable lesson in...
Finland’s Longest Bridge Opens to 50,000 Visitors in First Weekend
Helsinki’s new Kruunuvuorensilta Bridge, Finland’s longest and tallest, has opened to the public...
Global Aviation in Turmoil: Lufthansa Expands as London, Paris, Addis Ababa and Helsinki Compete to Replace Gulf Hubs
Global aviation faces major disruption as war in the Middle East shuts down key Gulf hubs in Dubai...
Beneath the Arctic Snow: How Underground Resorts and Ice Igloos Are Redefining Creative Tourism
A new underground resort in Lapland signals the next evolution of creative tourism. Following the...
The Quiet List: The World’s Best Cities, Best Hotels for A Best Night’s Sleep
If travel is supposed to restore you, why do so many trips end with dark circles and a short fuse...
Why Your Doctor Should Prescribe Travel to These 10 Countries
Health insurances have one goal. Spending less money and allowing doctors to prescribe travel may...
Finnair’s Additional Sunny Destinations in 2026
Finnair, a member of Oneworld, is launching scheduled flights from its home base in Helsinki to...
New Finnair General Manager of North America Named
Roig Sanchez succeeds Pasi Kuusisto, who has transitioned to the role of Area Vice President for...
Finnair Joins Widerøe, Norwegian and SAS in Alta Flights
Alto will also be integrated into Finnair’s extensive Nordic network starting on 29 March 2026...
Finland, Denmark, and Germany Warn US-Bound Transgender Travelers
European states' advisories were issued following the US State Department's decision to halt a...
Finnair NDC Content Now on Travelport
Travelport has announced that its agency clients can now access new distribution capability (NDC)...
Finnair Rolls Out Largest US Schedule Ever
Finnair will present its most extensive schedule to the United States in 2025, while flights to...
Finnair Launches Northern Lights Season Flights
Finnish Lapland serves as an ideal destination for Celestial Tourism, boasting around 200 days each...
No Pressure to be Naked in the Finnair Airport Lounge Sauna
Finnair celebrates five years of its Platinum Wing lounge with a stylish sauna - clothing optional.
Finnair Signs Distribution Agreement With Travelport
The contract affirms that Travelport's agency clients will be able to utilize comprehensive multi...
Austria Tops the List of Best Countries for Solo Travelers
Traveling alone can pose certain risks depending on the destination, so it is important to either...
New Kirkenes, Tokyo, Nagoya, Riga, Tallinn, Vilnius Flights on Finnair
Finnair is expanding its services for North American customers by introducing a range of new...
EU Bans Russia-Linked Turkish Southwind Airlines
Brussels notified EU member states that Southwind Airlines is prohibited from taking off, flying...
World Happiness Report: Why is Finland #1 and Thailand is #58?
Countries have to make happiness a policy goal and create an “infrastructure of happiness” to...
All Russia Cars Must Leave Finland This Week or Be Seized
Poland, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, the five EU nations neighboring Russia, have...
Vietnam Plans to Extend Visa Exemption to 13 More Countries
The government has tripled the length of stays to 45 days for citizens from the 13 countries...
Would Raising The Schengen Visa Fees Favor EU?
The Schengen Area, established through the Schengen Agreement, represents a significant advancement...
Oneworld Airline Alliance Changes Under CEO Nat Pieper
My Name is Nat, I am an Alaska Airlines guy. I will change the oneworld Airline Alliance. This may...
Escaping Summer Heat With Finnair Arctic Circle Flights
Flights to Finnish Lapland from Helsinki hub, allow customers to witness the midnight sun and...
Finnair Reveals Helsinki-Tartu Flight Fare, Experts Explain
He clarified that the fare for direct flights between Tartu and Helsinki differs from connecting...
Helsinki to Tartu: Finnair Flies to European Culture Capital 2024
Finnair's current flight schedule from Helsinki to Tallinn includes up to ten daily flights.
Finland’s VR Railway Cancels Trains Over Weather Concerns
The company has announced the cancellation of approximately 20 long-distance train services per day...
US, China, and Germany to Participate in Da Nang Fireworks Festival
Scheduled to commence with an opening ceremony along the Han River on June 8, the festival will...
Finnair Set to Resume Tartu-Helsinki Flights by March
The airline emerged as the sole bidder for Tartu's flight service procurement, committing to...
New Finnair Flights to Dallas, Shanghai, Alicante, Munich and Amsterdam
All services timed to allow for easy connections from UK & Ireland onto Finnair’s global network...
Attempts to Restore Tartu-Helsinki Flights Still Unsuccessful
"So with all this work ahead, it's hard to imagine that from January 1 any new news could be...
Aviator Airport Alliance Appoints a New Managing Director
Aviator Airport Alliance, aprovider of aviation services at 15 airports across the Nordics...
Finland Could Shut Down Entire Border
Rantanen argues that in extreme situations, Finland could close its entire border, stating that no...
Helsinki to Nagoya Flight on Finnair Resumes
Finnair announced that from 30 May 2024, airline customers will be able to jump back into Japan...
Finnish Airports Ready for Winter With 24 New Routes
Lapland's airports, managed by Finavia, are preparing for a remarkable season with 18 new European...
Finnair: 100 Years of Flight
Established on 1 November 1923 as Aero, the Finnish flag-carrier Finnair is today celebrating 100...
Finnair Embraer Fleet Overhaul
Finnair has announced that its regional E190 aircraft will begin to receive a new cabin design...
Abilympics 2027 to be hosted in Helsinki
Helsinki will host the International Abilympics 2027 in May 2027, a competition for vocationally...
Helsinki Airport Named the Best and Ready For 30 million Passengers, Billion Euros Investment Later
Helsinki Airport (Helsinki Airport Code: HEL) , operated by Finavia, has completed a decade-long...
Executives Appointed at The Hotel Maria in Helsinki
The Hotel Maria set to debut in the heart of Helsinki on December 15, has announced key...
New Finnair 100 Inflight Menu
Finnair, the flag carrier and largest full-service legacy airline of Finland, has launched a...
Aurora Tourism: Northern Lights Will Be More Frequent till 2025
The Northern Lights, also known as the Aurora Borealis, illuminated the skies above Estonia and...
China’s Tourism Ministry Opens Group Tourism to Finland
Visit Finland’s director of Greater China, David Wu, expressed excitement about China’s...
Finnair Plus Loyalty Program Introduces Avios
Avios will bring new opportunities for existing and new Finnair Plus members.
New Helsinki to Bangkok Flights on Finnair
Finnair will serve 16 long-haul destinations from its hub in Helsinki, including popular cities...
Finnair: New Look on Tokyo, Los Angeles, Miami, New York Flights
Finnair is bringing its new elevated long-haul experience to more destinations than ever,
Flights from Helsinki to Amsterdam started in 1948
Finnair has been serving Helsinki to Amsterdam route for 75 years. Having launched flights on 20...
Finland Further Tightens Entry Rules for Russian Visitors
From July 10, entry by Russian travelers, property owners & students into Finland and transit to...
Finnair Gets Runway Ready with Uniform Showcase
Finnair has launched a new exhibition in its home hub, Helsinki Airport, as it gets ready to take...
Finnair: One Year of Seattle Flights
Finnair is today celebrating one year of flying to Seattle, marking a significant milestone for the...
New Helsinki to Stockholm Flights on Finnair
Bromma is a convenient gateway to the city's numerous attractions, including world-class museums...
Finnair Celebrates its Centenary with New Music Video
Finnair has launched an exclusive new music video to celebrate its centenary later this year. The...
Finnair Flies into Seattle with New Cabin
Finnair now offers their renewed Business Class, brand-new Premium Economy, and refreshed Economy...
Finnair Releases New Spoti-fly Playlist
Finnair has released the new and exclusive playlist, “Journey”, on Spotify. The Nordic carrier has...
Finnair: 40 Years of Flights from Finland to Japan
Nordic carrier was the only airline in the early 1980s to offer direct flights between Western...
Aviator Partners with Turkish Airlines at Helsinki Airport
Aviator Airport Alliance, a full-range provider of aviation services at 15 airports across the...
New Chicago, Dallas, JFK, LAX and Seattle Flights on Finnair
Finnair is set to operate 21 flights a week from five major cities across North America to its...
Finnair Increases Use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel
Finnair is increasing the use of sustainable aviation fuel as part of its goal to reduce carbon...
Finnair launches NDC content to Sabre-connected agents
Sabre Corporation, a leading software and technology company powering the global travel industry...
Finnair: Spring 2023 schedule biggest since 2020
During March, the carrier is expected to operate over 8,500 flights, the highest number since...
SMEs in 130 Countries make World Tourism Network their Voice
The travel voice for SMEs is on the rise with members in 130 counties,the TIME Summit on the...
Helsinki turning into a world-class food city
Helsinki has a lively and high-quality food culture that is still not fully recognized...
Finland closes border to all Russian tourists
Rapidly increasing volume of Russian tourists endangers Finland’s international position and...
Finland will ban all Russian tourists from entering country
Russians cannot continue to spend their vacations in Europe as usual when their nation is waging a...
New Doha flights from Helsinki, Stockholm and Copenhagen
Finnair to launch daily services from Nordic capitals to Doha in strategic partnership with...
Finland to cut Schengen visas for Russian tourists by 90%
New policy will cut the number of accepted entry visa applications from Russian citizens to twenty...
New Helsinki to Guangzhou, China flight on Finnair
The flight will be operated with an Airbus A350 aircraft, with departures from Helsinki on Tuesdays...
Finland to build a wall on its border with Russia
New bill was passed amid growing security concerns over the war of aggression waged by Russia...
Flying around Russia hurts Finnair
According to the latest reports, Finland’s largest airline, Finnair, suffered substantial...
Finnair Wet Leases an A320 from DAT for the Busy Summer Season
Finnair will lease an A320 aircraft and crew from DAT for the busy summer season. The aircraft will...
Want to study abroad? Top 10 countries for education revealed
School is very important to your children’s social development, so if you are moving...
Finnair: Europe and America flights, new Mumbai route this summer
Finnair has updated its traffic program for summer 2022, as the closure of Russian airspace impacts...
oneworld Alliance to purchase up to 200 million gallons of sustainable aviation fuel
Members of the oneworld Alliance plan to purchase up to 200 million gallons of sustainable aviation...
Finnair: Shanghai, Seoul flights still on, Osaka and Hong Kong out for now
Finnair has continued to update its traffic program due to the closure of the Russian airspace...
Finnair: Furlough needs arising from closure of Russian airspace
The closure of Russian airspace causes considerable changes in Finnair’s traffic. Finnair has today...
Japan Airlines and ANA cancel all Europe flights
The All Nippon Airways Co., Ltd., also known as ANA and Japanese flag carrier Japan Airlines (JAL)...
IATA: Strong improvement in airline safety performance
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released 2021 safety performance data for the...
EU: No more euros for Russia
The EU officials issued a statement today, that was published in the Official Journal of the...
