Flying from Istanbul to Rovaniemi Airport (RVN): What you need to know
There are a couple of airports you can fly out of in Istanbul. Check out your options leaving from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) when planning your flight from Istanbul to Rovaniemi Airport (RVN).
The average time for a direct Istanbul to Rovaniemi Airport flight is 4 hours 40 minutes.
The timezone in Rovaniemi is UTC+2, which is one hour behind Istanbul. Rovaniemi Airport is located in Rovaniemi.
To ensure you catch your flight from Istanbul to RVN, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
If you're taking off during a bank holiday or other peak period, allow extra time. Arrive two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Fly without interruptions from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST). Nonstop flights from Istanbul to Rovaniemi Airport (RVN) can be booked from here.
Turkish Airlines is a popular carrier that operates direct flights from Istanbul to Rovaniemi Airport departing from IST.
The airline most travellers choose when flying between IST and RVN is Turkish Airlines.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling and maybe even visit a new city. When browsing cheap flights from Istanbul to RVN leaving from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to discover where you can stop along the way. Some popular options include:
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
Located around 48 kilometres from central Istanbul, IST can be reached in about 50 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 1 hour 45 minutes.
Want a relaxed start to your break? Stay near Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Istanbul to Rovaniemi Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just what you're after:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Tick a new place off your list or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from Istanbul to Rovaniemi Airport, here's where you can stop when setting off from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
SAW is around 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. It'll take 55 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your Istanbul to RVN flight? Check in to a hotel near Sabiha Gokcen International Airport before your trip officially begins. Here's where you can stay:
As far as flight punctuality goes, Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 76.93%.
About Rovaniemi Airport (RVN)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Istanbul to Rovaniemi Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near RVN instead:
Grab a Rovaniemi Airport rental car and discover Rovaniemi and beyond with your own set of wheels. Green Motion, Alamo and Finn-Rent are popular outlets you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle around one week ahead of your Istanbul to Rovaniemi Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Rovaniemi Airport (RVN)
RM214 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Rovaniemi Airport. Return flights start at RM872. These fares can change depending on availability.
Book six months before you want to travel. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Istanbul to RVN.
Plan your trip for November. That's the best month for scoring an incredible deal on Istanbul to Rovaniemi Airport tickets. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Select your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Istanbul to Rovaniemi Airport.
The best time to fly from Istanbul to Rovaniemi Airport (RVN)
April is the quietest month for flights from Istanbul to Rovaniemi Airport (RVN), while December is the busiest. Find the ideal time to visit Rovaniemi based on whether you want a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Rovaniemi is July, with temperatures ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Lock in your Istanbul to RVN plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
January sees temperatures of between -20ºC (-4ºF) and -4ºC (25ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Istanbul to Rovaniemi Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Rovaniemi
Once you've booked your flight from Istanbul to Rovaniemi Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Rovaniemi:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be difficult to know where to begin. Santa Claus Village - Christmas House, Santa Claus Village and Christmas Reindeer are top attractions which should be on any good Rovaniemi itinerary.
Explore more of Finland
Rovaniemi is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Finland waiting to be discovered. Around 177 kilometres south of Rovaniemi, a trip to Oulu will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like Rotuaari Promenade, Oulu Cathedral and Vanha kappeli.
Around 274 kilometres south of Rovaniemi, Kajaani is another essential stop in Finland. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Huuhkajanvaara Hiking Trails, Vimpelinvaaran Laskettelurinne and Kouta-Vuores Hiking Trails, the starting point of Åhlström forest road.