Flying from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Rovaniemi Airport (RVN): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Zurich Airport to Rovaniemi Airport is 3 hours 40 minutes.
Rovaniemi's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Rovaniemi one hour ahead of Zurich.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your ZRH to RVN flight.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
Edelweiss air is your gateway to exploring Rovaniemi (and perhaps some other exciting corners of Finland!). Browse the direct flights from Zurich Airport to Rovaniemi Airport offered by this carrier.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is edelweiss air.
Handy information about Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Of the flights that depart from Zurich Airport, 76% touch down on time at their destination.
Zurich Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Zurich. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of about 10 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from Zurich Airport to Rovaniemi Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to ZRH:
Arriving at Rovaniemi Airport (RVN)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Zurich Airport to Rovaniemi Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near RVN instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Rovaniemi Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Green Motion, Alamo or Finn-Rent and experience the lesser-explored corners of Rovaniemi and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Rovaniemi Airport around one week before your travel date.
When to fly to Rovaniemi Airport (RVN)
December is the busiest month for flights from Zurich Airport to Rovaniemi Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Rovaniemi in July.
The warmest month in Rovaniemi is July, with the temperature ranging between 9ºC and 24ºC. Book your flights from Zurich Airport to Rovaniemi Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from ZRH to RVN in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -20ºC and -4ºC on average.
Explore more of Finland
Rovaniemi has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Finland just waiting to be discovered. Around 161 kilometres south of Rovaniemi, a visit to Oulu will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like Oulu Cathedral, Nallikari Beach and Oulujoki.
Kuopio is another standout destination in Finland and is around 418 kilometres south of Rovaniemi. No journey is complete without visiting Puijo Nature Trails, Jatkankamppa Smoke Sauna and Puijo.