A Eurowings aircraft photographed on the runway of Rovaniemi Airport in 2021. Photographer: Toni Eskelinen, Visit Rovaniemi
(IN SHORT) Eurowings will launch its inaugural flight on January 31, 2026, from Berlin to Kittilä Airport in Finnish Lapland, continuing until March 21, 2026, with weekly Saturday flights. This new route strengthens Eurowings’ already extensive network from Germany to Finnish Lapland, complementing other destinations like Ivalo, Rovaniemi, and Kuusamo. The launch comes amid growing interest in Finland among German travelers, with 3.5 million Germans considering trips to Finland in the next few years.
(PRESS RELEASE) VANTAA, 2025-May-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Eurowings has announced the launch of a new winter route from Berlin to Kittilä Airport in Finnish Lapland, marking the first-ever scheduled flight connection between the two destinations. This new route, set to debut on January 31, 2026, will run through March 21, 2026, with weekly flights every Saturday. The service will be operated with an Airbus A320 aircraft, further solidifying Eurowings’ commitment to expanding its winter network from Germany to the Lapland region.
The new route to Kittilä complements Eurowings’ already robust winter offerings, enhancing connectivity between Germany and Finnish Lapland. In addition to Kittilä, Eurowings will also operate flights to other popular Finnish destinations next winter, including Ivalo, Rovaniemi, Kuusamo, and Helsinki.
According to the Reiseanalyse 2024 study commissioned by Visit Finland, interest in Finland is at an all-time high among German travelers. The study indicates that 3.5 million Germans are considering a holiday trip to Finland within the next three years, underscoring the growing demand for travel to the region.
SOURCE: Finavia
