Finland, or, as it is also called, "the country of a thousand lakes", does not cease to attract tourists with its unique environmentally friendly northern nature, ski resorts, traditional fish cuisine and the village of Santa Claus itself - Lapland. If you want to live in a forest in a hut, go fishing, fully enjoy the polar nights and enjoy the incredible beauty and indescribability of the northern lights with your own eyes - welcome to Finland, one of the most visited European countries. The capital is Helsinki, the official languages are Finnish and Swedish. Currency is Euro.
Having visited Finland, you will never forget its fresh frosty air, fast huskies, graceful deer, steep descents, deep transparent rivers and heady freedom. She will forever remain in your sensitive heart.
Going to any country, it is important to choose a good airport. Finland owns thirty airports, among which 10 airports have international status. The most important international airports in the country are Helsinki-Vantaa, Tampere-Pirkkala and Lappeenranta.
Helsinki-Vantaa
This first class international airport accepts most types of aircraft. Through it 90% of international flights are carried out. Helsinki-Vantaa accepts Russian airlines and more than thirty foreign airlines . This Finland airport is the base for the Finnish national carrier Finnair. There are two terminals, working around the clock. In April 2013, he was honored to become the best airport in Northern Europe.
Lappeenranta - Finland's oldest airport
It is located in the city of Lappeenranta, with which its name is associated. He is old enough, he is already 95 years old. The last two years there have been noticeable reductions in terms of passenger traffic. The reason for this was a decrease in flights of low cost airlines. Also, a large number of Russian citizens use this airport because of the presence of the Ryanair low-cost airline here.
Tampere Pirkkala
This is Finland's international airport - the third largest passenger flow and the second - in international air travel. There is already the 77th year and provides air travel to countries of Western and Central Europe. Like Lappeenranta, it collaborates with low-cost airlines Ryanair. It does not work around the clock. The airport is closed from 01:30 until 04:00.
Tours to Finland
If you still decide to learn the incredible nature of Finland and plunge into the world of childhood with your child in the Santa Claus house, you should carefully think over the trip, and, of course, book a tour to Finland in advance. This will guarantee you not only one hundred percent, for example, celebration of the Finnish New Year with notes of a fairy tale, but also provide an opportunity to save on a ticket for about half. There are also hot tours, but often you need to adjust your plans for them, which, in turn, is not very convenient for many. Tickets to Finland can be bought or reserved online in advance, which will significantly reduce their total cost, but this is only possible if you buy them approximately three to five months before departure. If you don’t have time to wait and you have to fly the other day, then the price of air tickets for residents of Russia will be approximately as follows: Helsinki - 5024 p., Oulu - 8775 p., Vaaza - 7830 p., Turku - 5469 p., Kuopio - 8589 p. and Tampere - 5161 p. (prices valid on 08/14/2013).