Flying from London to Rovaniemi Airport (RVN): What you need to know
London has numerous airports to fly out of. Check out your departure options from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) when planning your flight from London to Rovaniemi Airport (RVN). Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) are the city's other main bases.
Rovaniemi Airport is located in Rovaniemi. The city runs on the UTC+2 timezone and is two hours ahead of London.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Get to the airport on time to catch your flight from London to RVN.
If you're travelling during a major holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. Arrive two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at check-in and security will be longer.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your journey and perhaps even explore a different city. When searching for cheap flights from London to RVN departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can stop along the way. Popular options include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Located around 31 kilometres from central London, LHR can be reached in about 55 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour.
Want a leisurely start to your break? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from London to Rovaniemi Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Of the departures from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% land on time at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Looking to fly out of London Gatwick Airport (LGW)? Direct London to Rovaniemi Airport (RVN) plane tickets are available from this popular hub.
From LGW, direct flights from London to RVN can be booked with easyJet.
easyJet is the top choice for passengers flying from LGW to RVN.
Break up your flight from London to Rovaniemi Airport with a stop so you can recharge or cross a new place off your list. Some great stopovers between London Gatwick Airport and RVN are:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
LGW is around 80 kilometres from central London. It'll take 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an additional night away from home. Before catching your London to RVN flight, stay in one of these hotels close to London Gatwick Airport:
London Gatwick Airport has an on-time performance of 69.26%. This figure reflects how often flights departing from this airport make it to their destination on time.
Stansted Airport (STN)
Get ready for takeoff with Ryanair. It offers direct London to RVN plane tickets from STN.
The preferred choice for passengers flying between STN and RVN is Ryanair.
The carrier with the best punctuality score on this route is Ryanair. Its services arrive as scheduled 78.05% of the time.
You can reserve a plane ticket from London to Rovaniemi Airport (RVN) with a stop or two departing from Stansted Airport (STN). These are some of the most common stopovers between STN and RVN:
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
From central London, STN is around 64 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour to get to the airport by car and 1 hour 25 minutes or so if you use public transport.
Sleep a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your London to Rovaniemi Airport flight with time to spare. These hotels near Stansted Airport make departure day effortless if you're flying out early:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights land when they should. At STN, that figure is 64.73%.
About Rovaniemi Airport (RVN)
If you're arriving on a late flight from London to Rovaniemi Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near RVN:
Grab a Rovaniemi Airport rental car and explore Rovaniemi and beyond with your own wheels. Green Motion, Alamo and Finn-Rent are top outlets you can book with here.
Booking your ride around one week in advance of your London to Rovaniemi Airport flight can help you get a cheaper deal.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Rovaniemi Airport (RVN)
Right now, RM103 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Rovaniemi Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is RM243. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Snap up cheap flights from London to RVN by booking ten months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
March is when you're most likely to find a good deal on a London to Rovaniemi Airport ticket. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
You don't need to search every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you when a better deal comes up on plane tickets from London to RVN.
Filters make it easier to land a deal on your flight from London to Rovaniemi Airport. Pick the departure times, airlines and number of stops that match your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the most affordable option fast.
The best time to fly from London to Rovaniemi Airport (RVN)
April is the quietest month for flights from London to Rovaniemi Airport (RVN), while December is the most popular. Find the ideal time to go to Rovaniemi based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Rovaniemi is July, with temperatures ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Book your London to RVN plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from London to Rovaniemi Airport in January when temperatures are between -20ºC (-4ºF) and -4ºC (25ºF).
More about Rovaniemi
Once you've booked your flight from London to Rovaniemi Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Rovaniemi:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be difficult to know where to start. 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
Oulu is just one of the many cities in Finland waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Rovaniemi. Around 177 kilometres away to the south, top sights here include Rotuaari Promenade, Oulu Cathedral and Vanha kappeli.
Kajaani is another favourite destination in Finland and is around 274 kilometres south of Rovaniemi. No trip is complete without a visit to Huuhkajanvaara Hiking Trails, Vimpelinvaaran Laskettelurinne and Kouta-Vuores Hiking Trails, the starting point of Åhlström forest road.