What new destinations are being added in Europe?
Finnair will launch flights to Kuressaare in Estonia (3 weekly), Luxembourg (2–3 weekly), Stavanger in Norway (8 weekly), Thessaloniki in Greece (3 weekly), Tirana in Albania (2 weekly), Turin in Italy (2–3 weekly) and Umeå in Sweden (9 weekly, via Vaasa). These join earlier-announced routes to Alta, Catania, Florence, Kos, and Valencia, bringing the total number of new European destinations for summer 2026 to 12.
How extensive will Finnair’s network be in 2026?
By summer 2026, Finnair’s network will include 93 European destinations, 11 in Asia, seven in North America, including Toronto, and two in the Middle East. This expansion underlines Finnair’s role as a connector between Europe and long-haul markets.
Why are these destinations important?
Stavanger strengthens links for corporate travellers and connects to Finnair’s Asian network. Umeå expands its presence in Sweden with a triangle route via Vaasa. Luxembourg adds another European capital, while Thessaloniki, Turin and Tirana broaden Finnair’s Mediterranean offering. Kuressaare adds a Baltic island destination rich in culture and nature. Together, these routes strike a balance between business and leisure demand.
What is happening with flights to Lapland?
In winter 2026, Finnair will commence direct flights from Brussels to Kittilä, Zurich to Kittilä, and Paris to Rovaniemi. All three routes will operate twice weekly. These services complement daily connections via Helsinki, making Lapland more accessible for European travellers seeking winter holidays and Arctic experiences.
How will these changes be supported?
The added capacity is enabled by expanding Finnair’s wet-lease partnership with Danish airline Jettime, ensuring smooth operations for the new routes.
This expansion highlights Finnair’s strategy to grow its European reach while connecting travellers worldwide to Finnish Lapland.
