Travelling from Belfast to Rovaniemi Airport (RVN): What you need to know
There are a couple of main airports where your trip can begin in Belfast. Check out your options leaving from Belfast International Airport (BFS) or George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) when searching for a flight from Belfast to Rovaniemi Airport (RVN).
The timezone in Rovaniemi is UTC+2, which is two hours ahead of Belfast. Rovaniemi Airport is located in Rovaniemi.
Give yourself enough time to make your flight from Belfast to RVN. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Delays at check-in and security are more likely if you're jetting off during high season, so allow some extra breathing space. The recommendation for peak times? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Belfast
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your trip and perhaps even explore another city. When searching for cheap flights from Belfast to RVN departing from Belfast International Airport (BFS), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Here's where you could connect through:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Travelling from central Belfast to BFS takes around 2 hours by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Looking for a comfortable hotel near Belfast International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Belfast to Rovaniemi Airport, these stays will have you sleeping conveniently close to check-in:
Of all flights departing from Belfast International Airport, 67.55% land on schedule at their destination.
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
Break up your flight from Belfast to Rovaniemi Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or tick a new place off your list. Some top stopovers between George Best Belfast City Airport and RVN include:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Bristol Airport (BRS)
You can reach BHD from the centre of Belfast in about 10 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride by public transport takes roughly 20 minutes to travel the 8 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your Belfast to RVN flight? Check in to a hotel near George Best Belfast City Airport before your trip officially begins. These stays have a room with your name on it:
68.3% of all departures from George Best Belfast City Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
About Rovaniemi Airport (RVN)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Belfast to Rovaniemi Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near RVN:
Grab a Rovaniemi Airport rental car and discover Rovaniemi and beyond with your own wheels. Green Motion, Alamo and Finn-Rent are leading providers you can book with here.
Booking your ride around one week in advance of your Belfast to Rovaniemi Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
How to find the cheapest flights from Belfast to Rovaniemi Airport (RVN)
Rs20,647 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Belfast to Rovaniemi Airport. Return flights start from Rs42,841. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Belfast to RVN. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.
Affordable Belfast to Rovaniemi Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across each month and then choose the cheapest day.
You don't need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a better deal comes up on flight tickets from Belfast to RVN.
Filters make it easier to land a deal on your flight from Belfast to Rovaniemi Airport. Pick the flight times, carriers and stops that check all your boxes. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to zero in on the cheapest fare fast.
The best time to fly from Belfast to Rovaniemi Airport (RVN)
Picture the kind of break you want when planning the timing of your trip. April is the quietest month to visit Rovaniemi. December is when most people book flights from Belfast to Rovaniemi Airport (RVN), which may be ideal if you're after more action.
When booking your Belfast to RVN flight ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. July is the warmest month in Rovaniemi, with temperatures ranging from 9ºC to 24ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from Belfast to Rovaniemi Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -20ºC and -4ºC.
More about Rovaniemi
Once you've booked your flight from Belfast to Rovaniemi Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Rovaniemi:
Your visit to Rovaniemi should come with a bit of sightseeing. Big-name attractions that are worth your time include Santa Claus Village - Christmas House, Santa Claus Village and Christmas Reindeer.
Explore more of Finland
Oulu is just one of the many places in Finland waiting to be explored once you've seen Rovaniemi. Around 177 kilometres away to the south, its best attractions include Rotuaari Promenade, Oulu Cathedral and Vanha kappeli.
Kajaani is another favourite destination in Finland and is around 274 kilometres south of Rovaniemi. No journey is complete without experiencing Huuhkajanvaara Hiking Trails, Vimpelinvaaran Laskettelurinne and Kouta-Vuores Hiking Trails, the starting point of Åhlström forest road.
