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Direct Flights to Lapland with British Airways

4.8/5

Average Customer Score
Based On 1347 Reviews

4.8/5

Average Customer Score
Based On 1347 Reviews

Fly direct to Ivalo with BA

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Get to the action quicker this winter taking advantage of our direct flights with British Airways from London Gatwick to Ivalo in the heart of Finnish Lapland. Pristine snow-laden landscapes, cosy cabins, invigorating experiences and the tantalising prospect of the aurora borealis await. Perhaps even drop in on Santa in his cabin!

From festive family fun to action-packed getaways, romantic escapes to half-term escapes, you’re one short flight away from the ultimate winter adventure entering the mystical realm of the polar night.

Whether you’ve always dreamed of seeing the northern lights, love the idea of staying in cosy log cabin in a wilderness setting or want to hit the trail drawn by a team of eager huskies, all are possible on our Finland winter breaks. Make your family Christmas magical on a carefully crafted Santa holiday meeting the man himself. Your winter adventure, your way just 4 hours from the UK.

It’s not just about where you go, but how you experience it. I’m here to turn that trip into an adventure you’ll cherish.
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When and where

Taking off from London Gatwick (nearly) every Tuesday and Friday from 12-26 December 2025 then every Friday from 2 January until 20 March 2026, fly aboard BA’s Airbus A320, which features all-leather seats and quieter cabins for a more comfortable journey. Less time travelling means more time to enjoy your holiday. And with 23kg of checked luggage plus generous hand baggage, you’ll have plenty of space for your winter woollies!

Enjoy 3 and 4-night breaks choosing from our collection of stunning resorts in Finnish Lapland’s snow-covered wilderness. Here you can immerse yourself in pristine landscapes staying in your choice of accommodation from stylish hotel rooms to specially designed aurora cabins for cosy northern lights viewing.

Fully-inclusive winter holidays

Santa breaks

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    Whizz across frozen lakes by snowmobile

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    Mush your own team of huskies through snow-laden taiga forests

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    Watch out for dancing aurora displays in the dark skies

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    Stay in cosy and stylish accommodation in the heart of the wilderness

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    Dine on delicious dishes from the freshest local ingredients

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    Immerse yourself in the picture-perfect surroundings on a host of included winter activities

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    Meet the locals

4.8/5

Average Customer Score
Based On 1347 Reviews

We create holidays that are as individual as you are. And we’ve been doing it for 40 years, crafting each and every holiday using our in-depth knowledge and enthusiasm for our destinations. Whatever your brief, we’ll create an amazing trip for you to get excited about. That might mean adapting one of our existing itineraries or we’ll build you one from scratch. 

Experts with real experience

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    Jenna

    Travel Specialist

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    Dawn

    Head of Customer Experience

  • Freya

    Travel Specialist

  • Lauren

    Travel Specialist

  • Darren

    Travel Specialist

  • Samantha

    Travel Specialist

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    Eric

    Travel Specialist

  • Kieran

    Travel Specialist

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    Travel Specialist

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    Countries visited

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    Turtles seen hatch in Mexico

    3

    Continents travelled

  • 13

    Polar bears seen

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    Countries visited

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    Blue whale encounters

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    Quarter Swiss

    5

    Continents visited

    30

    Different countries explored

  • 39

    Countries visited

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    Rail journey on the Ghan

    50

    Fiordland penguins encountered

  • 10

    Whale watching trips

    3

    Successful northern lights hunts

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    Continents travelled over

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    Countries explored

    10

    Seas/oceans swam in

  • 10

    Visits to Iceland

    3

    Favourite Canadian lakes

    5

    Successful whale watching trips

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    Miles covered by train

    27

    US states visited

    1

    Kangaroo punched by

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    Continents visited

    8

    Great Barrier Reef scuba dives

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    Countries visited

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