Cheap flights from Krakow to Rovaniemi

October is the cheapest month on this route, and fares are listed from September through April, plus June and July. Late autumn is the quiet stretch, so that is when you will usually find the lowest tickets, while the winter weeks around the Christmas holidays are the busiest, since Rovaniemi is a Lapland season destination and seats go early. Flying out midweek rather than on a Friday or a Sunday tends to cost less. For winter travel, book well ahead; for autumn or early summer, waiting a little often pays off because fares move around.

The airlines on this route are Finnair, LOT Polish Airlines, Norwegian, Norwegian International, Wizz Air, Easyjet, Cityjet, Nordic Regional Airlines, Air Dolomiti and Helvetic Airways. None of them flies it nonstop, so every option involves a change. The mix matters: Wizz Air and Easyjet are low-cost, with a basic fare and extras like checked baggage added on, while Finnair and LOT Polish Airlines are full-service and include more in the ticket. Nordic Regional Airlines, Cityjet, Air Dolomiti and Helvetic Airways often appear on just one leg, so check who operates each flight before booking.

Rovaniemi airport is the only airport serving the city, and it sits a short drive from the centre, close enough that the transfer is quick whenever you land. Buses meet the main arrivals and taxis wait outside the terminal; in winter, when the roads are icy and the light goes early, many travellers prefer a taxi or a pre-booked transfer. There is no second airport to choose from, so once you pick your connection the arrival end is simple. Watch the connection time on your last leg, because a late arrival into Lapland can mean a long wait in a small terminal that stays quiet outside the winter season.

Currency

EUR (€)

Power sockets

Type C, F · 230 V

Language

Swedish, Finnish

Emergency number

112

Driving side

right

Calling code

+358

Internet domain

.fi

EU / Schengen

EU member, Schengen area

Population of Rovaniemi

65 k (2024)

Time zone

UTC+02 (Europe/Helsinki)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Check the departure airport carefully: Krakow is served by Balice, so make sure your ticket does not route you from somewhere else.
• Confirm what your low-cost fare includes, because a cabin bag is often charged separately on Wizz Air and Easyjet.
• If your connection is booked on separate tickets, leave a generous buffer so a delay on the first flight does not cost you the second.
• Carry a valid passport or ID card for Finland and check the entry rules that apply to your nationality.
• Book early if you are travelling around Christmas, when demand for seats to Lapland is at its highest.
• Compare total journey time as well as fare, since every option on this route includes at least one change.