Travelling from Belfast to Rovaniemi Airport (RVN): What you need to know
Belfast's main base, Belfast International Airport (BFS), is where many great holidays begin. Explore your departure options from here for your flight from Belfast to Rovaniemi Airport (RVN).
Take a direct Belfast to Rovaniemi Airport flight and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 10 minutes.
The timezone in Rovaniemi is UTC+2, which is two hours ahead of Belfast. Rovaniemi Airport is located in Rovaniemi.
Leave enough time to make your flight from Belfast to RVN. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll want to head there even earlier during popular months like June. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and up to four hours for an international flight. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to relax or find something to eat.
Airports in Belfast
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
You can jump on a direct flight from Belfast to Rovaniemi Airport (RVN) out of Belfast International Airport (BFS).
You can get away on a direct flight from Belfast to Rovaniemi Airport with easyJet. This top airline operates departures from BFS.
The airline with the highest booking numbers between BFS and RVN is easyJet.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your journey and maybe even visit a new city. When browsing cheap flights from Belfast to RVN leaving from Belfast International Airport (BFS), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can stop along the way. Here's where you could connect through:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Travelling from central Belfast to BFS takes about 45 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a taxi, you'll cover the 19 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
In search of a convenient hotel close to Belfast International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Belfast to Rovaniemi Airport, these stays will have you sleeping just around the corner from the terminal:
68% of flights that leave from Belfast International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
Break up your flight from Belfast to Rovaniemi Airport with a stop so you can recharge or cross another place off your list. Some popular stopovers between George Best Belfast City Airport and RVN are:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Bristol Airport (BRS)
BHD is around 5 kilometres from central Belfast. It'll take 15 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 25 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Belfast to RVN flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to George Best Belfast City Airport:
George Best Belfast City Airport has an on-time performance rate of 69%. This figure gives an insight into how frequently flights that take off from this airport reach their destination on time.
About Rovaniemi Airport (RVN)
If you have a late flight from Belfast to Rovaniemi Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these options near RVN:
Pick up a Rovaniemi Airport rental car and explore Rovaniemi and beyond with your own set of wheels. Green Motion, Alamo and Finn-Rent are top outlets you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle around one week in advance of your Belfast to Rovaniemi Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Rovaniemi Airport (RVN) to central Rovaniemi
Central Rovaniemi is around 10 kilometres from Rovaniemi Airport and takes about 15 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for getting into town, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
Travelling by public transport will take you roughly 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Belfast to Rovaniemi Airport (RVN)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Belfast to Rovaniemi Airport is Rs40,576. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs69,903. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Belfast to RVN if you book early. Airlines often have some great early bird rates.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in each month when searching for your Belfast to Rovaniemi Airport ticket.
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Find a cheap flight from Belfast to Rovaniemi Airport by using the search filters. Choose your preferred departure time, duration and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Belfast to Rovaniemi Airport (RVN)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Belfast to Rovaniemi Airport (RVN). December is the busiest month to visit Rovaniemi. If you like things a bit more low-key, go in July.
Before locking in your Belfast to RVN plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Rovaniemi, with temperatures ranging from 9ºC to 24ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Belfast to Rovaniemi Airport in January when temperatures are between -20ºC and -4ºC.
More about Rovaniemi
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Rovaniemi right here. Check out these options after locking in your flight from Belfast to Rovaniemi Airport:
All great holidays should include some sightseeing. Santa Claus Village - Christmas House, Santa Claus Village and Christmas Reindeer are essential stops on your Rovaniemi itinerary.
Explore more of Finland
Rovaniemi will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other parts of Finland you should also see. About 177 kilometres south of Rovaniemi, a visit to Oulu will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Rotuaari Promenade, Oulu Cathedral and Vanha kappeli.
Around 274 kilometres south of Rovaniemi, Kajaani is another favourite stop in Finland. Start your sightseeing at Huuhkajanvaara Hiking Trails, Vimpelinvaaran Laskettelurinne and Kouta-Vuores Hiking Trails, the starting point of Åhlström forest road.