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RVN Rovaniemi Airport

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Rovaniemi Airport (RVN) serves Rovaniemi, about 10 km northeast of Rovaniemi. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATARVN
ICAOEFRO
ServesRovaniemi
From centre10 km
Non-stop1
Airlines2
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki
Elevation196 m

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The airport in numbers

Rovaniemi Airport — facts & history

We pulled Rovaniemi Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 735,078 passengers in 2023.

Opened
1940
86 years ago
Passengers / year
735,078
as of 2023
Elevation
196 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Finavia
Passengers per year, 1998–2023

Figures: Wikidata (CC0) · Wikipedia

Airport to city

Getting from Rovaniemi Airport to Rovaniemi

The airport is about 10 km northeast of Rovaniemi, about 20 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: Helsinki (HEL): the I/P line train from the terminal to the centre in ~30 min.

Taxi & apps: Metered taxi (compare — fares are deregulated). Uber and Bolt are legal. Estimated fare to the centre: €17–€27.

Tipping: Not customary.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~15 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~20 min€17–€27
Private transfer~20 minfixed upfront
Car rental~20 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Rovaniemi Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~€17–€27 to the centre.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Rovaniemi ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Rovaniemi Airport

Non-stop flights to about 1 destinations, operated by 2 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Finnair · Norwegian Air Shuttle

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Rovaniemi Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Rovaniemi Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Rovaniemi Airport to the centre of Rovaniemi?
Helsinki (HEL): the I/P line train from the terminal to the centre in ~30 min. The airport is about 10 km northeast of Rovaniemi, about 20 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Rovaniemi Airport to Rovaniemi?
Roughly €17–€27 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Rovaniemi Airport?
Metered taxi (compare — fares are deregulated). Uber and Bolt are legal.
What's the cheapest way from Rovaniemi Airport to Rovaniemi?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Helsinki (HEL): the I/P line train from the terminal to the centre in ~30 min.
Can I get from Rovaniemi Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Helsinki (HEL): the I/P line train from the terminal to the centre in ~30 min. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Rovaniemi Airport?
About 1 destinations, including Helsinki. 2 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Rovaniemi Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Rovaniemi Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Rovaniemi Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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