Getting here
When arriving in Finland, chances are you’ll be landing in Helsinki. Even if not, you’ll notice all corners of the country are connected. Finland is a large and sparsely populated country, but getting from point A to B is no hassle – everything runs like clockwork. Transport networks by air, rail, road and water are comprehensive and reliable.
You can get around by plane, bus, car, train, steamship, cruise ship, bicycle, skis or sleigh. We recommend you take your time and choose the most environmentally friendly options. Slow travel is the best way to travel.
Relax and enjoy your journey.
Tour Operators
This is the easy way to travel, with a wide selection of travel packages from many tour operators.
To book, please contact your travel agent or the operator directly.
how will i find my way around?
Getting around in Finland is no hassle – transport networks by air, rail, road and water are comprehensive and reliable. In addition to all those conventional means of travel there is quite an array of cool alternatives – why not try riding a husky or reindeer pulled sledge or strap on some cross-country skis?
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By Airplane
There are 27 airports in Finland, five of which have regular international flight services. The main gateway is the Helsinki-Vantaa international airport. The northernmost airport is in Ivalo in Lapland, approximately 250 kilometres above the Arctic Circle. Finnish airline Finnair is one of the most sustainable airlines in the world.
The following airlines operate domestic flights in Finland:
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By Car
Finland has right-handed traffic with a polite and stress-free driving culture. There’s a good network of petrol stations close to each other. Driving in Finland in the summer is a breeze, but can be tricky in the winter if you don’t have any experience. Roads get slippery and snow tires are legally required from December to February. Headlights must be used at all times. Motorists in Finland should remain alert for elk and reindeer which frequently wander onto roads and are most active at dusk.
Some of the car rentals operating in Finland:
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By Train
Finnish trains are spacious, comfortable and clean – many have their own play carriage for children. The rail network stretches all over the country from Helsinki to Kolari in Lapland.For longer distances, traveling overnight in a sleeping car is recommended. Car carriers are also available. Finland’s rail system, VR, is an efficient, popular and environmentally- progressive mode of transport and is rated one of the best in Europe.
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By Bike
Wherever you intend to travel in Finland, why not try and explore your local surroundings by bike? All cities and most small towns have bikes for rent – Helsinki’s bike rental system is the most used by citizens in all of Europe! But beware, Finland is a vast country – it would take you a good few weeks to ride a bike from Helsinki to Lapland. So take your time when here.
Travel Information
Choose transport
on the road
Traffic jams on the same scale as central Europe are uncommon in Finland. You might hear complaints about the traffic from Finns, but never from visitors. Their attitude is completely different to that of big-city residents: to a Finn, a delay of a couple of minutes is equivalent to ‘heavy traffic’.
PERILLE – YOUR PUBLIC TRANSPORT TRIP PLANNER
Perille trip planner makes traveling with public transportation easier than ever before.
With Perille, travelers can find all transportation options, plan trips and buy tickets easily in one service. You can compare trains, buses, taxis, flights, and ferries within Finland, and also between Helsinki and Tallinn, a popular travel destination in Estonia.
Download the free Perille App or head to www.perille.fi. Happy Travels!
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