Airport Transfers
Private airport transportation from Rovaniemi Airport (RVN) to Rovaniemi city center, Santa Claus Village, Santa Park and cabins and lodges across Finnish Lapland, booked before you land.
Pre-booked private transportation takes you directly from Rovaniemi Airport to your hotel, resort or vacation rental.
After immigration, baggage claim and customs, continue outside the terminal to the meeting area named in your confirmation. Your vehicle is reserved only for the passengers on your reservation: unlike a shared shuttle, it makes no extra hotel stops for other travelers, and the price is per vehicle, not per person.
Our airport transportation in Rovaniemi covers the city center hotels and apartments, Santa Claus Village and Santa Park on the Arctic Circle, and the cabins, glass igloos and wilderness lodges around town.
Rovaniemi airport transfers start in the arrivals hall: after baggage claim your driver waits with a name sign, and the vehicle is parked just outside the terminal exit. We track the flight on your reservation, so a late winter arrival does not cost you your ride.
Choose a sedan for two or a van for families and groups, and the driver takes you door to door to your hotel in the city center, a cottage near Santa Claus Village or a lodge outside town. Going on to Pyhä-Luosto, Levi, Ylläs or Saariselkä? Enter the address in the booking form: when a vehicle is available for that route, the price shows before you pay; if it does not, contact us before you fly.
Our Rovaniemi airport shuttle is a private van for your party only, leaving as soon as you are through arrivals instead of waiting for other passengers or stopping at other hotels. It has room for winter coats, skis and strollers, which suits families on a Christmas trip and groups heading to a shared cabin.
From private sedans to group vans. One fixed price per vehicle, whatever your party size.
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Private Sedan
1 to 4 passengers
Private, non-stop transfer. All taxes included.
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Luxury SUV
Up to 6 passengers
Comfortable VIP SUV with premium features.
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Private Van
Up to 8 passengers
Ideal for families and groups with luggage.
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Group Van
Up to 16 passengers
Our largest vehicle. Room for up to 16 passengers and their luggage.
Rovaniemi Airport is the airport of Rovaniemi, the capital of Finnish Lapland, operated by Finavia. It sits north of the city, close to Santa Claus Village and the Arctic Circle.
All flights use one terminal, which has jet bridges and a departures hall expanded in 2025. Flights from Helsinki and other Schengen airports arrive with no passport check; flights from the UK, Turkey, Israel and other non-Schengen countries go through passport control inside the terminal before baggage claim.
Winter flights bring many skis, strollers and bulky bags, so allow a little extra time at the belt when several flights land together. Rovaniemi is on Eastern European Time (UTC+2, UTC+3 in summer).
Schengen entry: Finland is in the Schengen Area, so only flights from outside it pass passport control. Non-EU travelers are registered in the EU Entry/Exit System (EES), fully operational since 10 April 2026; the planned ETIAS travel authorization is not yet in operation.
Winter cold: Temperatures in Lapland are often well below freezing, so have a warm coat, hat and gloves in your hand luggage before you walk out to the vehicle.
Cabin and igloo addresses: Many cabins, glass igloo resorts and wilderness lodges sit on snowy access roads outside town. Give the exact address, the property name and any gate or reception details when you book.
Christmas peak: December brings many seasonal flights landing close together, so book your transfer well ahead of a Christmas trip.
Terminal, immigration and customs details for Rovaniemi Airport
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Immigration, baggage claim, then customs. Representatives can't enter those areas.
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At the meeting point in your confirmation. Check the company name before getting in.
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No other stops, no other passengers.
At RVN
Meet in arrivals
Pre-booked drivers and tour operators meet passengers in the arrivals hall after baggage claim, usually holding a name sign. Vehicles wait just outside the terminal exit.
Don't accept a ride from someone claiming to know your booking.
Check the company name and reservation details before getting in.
One-way arrival
RVN Hotel
From the airport to your hotel, resort or rental.
One-way departure
Hotel RVN
From where you're staying back to Rovaniemi Airport.
Round trip
RVN Hotel
Both journeys on one reservation. Give both flights, the return pickup address and the passengers for each. Staying at more than one hotel? Give the full itinerary.
Transportation can also be booked from your hotel, resort or vacation rental to Rovaniemi Airport. Your pickup time covers the drive plus check-in, security and border procedures, and your airline's instructions come first. Give the correct departure time and terminal when you book.
2 h
before a domestic flight
3 h
before an international flight
We monitor the arrival of the flight on your reservation, but can't find you on a different one. Tell customer service if any of these change:
About one checked suitcase and one carry-on each; the right vehicle depends on the total volume. Tell us about golf clubs, surfboards, bikes, strollers or extra bags.
Request them when booking, with the child's age and size. Availability and any fee are confirmed on your reservation.
Give the wheelchair's size, weight and whether it folds, so a suitable vehicle is assigned.
Ask for authorization before booking and tell us about the animal and its carrier.
Schengen entry
Arrivals from outside the Schengen Area pass passport control, and non-EU travelers are registered in the EU Entry/Exit System (EES).
Dress for cold
Winter temperatures in Lapland are often well below freezing, so have a warm coat, hat and gloves ready before you leave the terminal.
Euro currency
Finland uses the euro, and cards are accepted almost everywhere, including on the airport bus.
Finnish time
Rovaniemi is on Eastern European Time (UTC+2) and moves to UTC+3 for daylight saving time in summer.
Traveling with a large group, planning a destination wedding, or organizing transportation for a corporate retreat or conference? We offer larger vehicles and multi-vehicle coordination for groups of any size, including multiple pickup points and scheduled transfers timed around your event. Contact us with your group size and itinerary and we'll put together transportation that keeps everyone moving together.
“Absolutely fantastic service! My driver was early, courteous, and the car was immaculate.”
Sarah L. · March 2026
“The ride was comfortable and quick. Quality service that's well worth it.”
James H. · February 2026
“I use airporttransportation.com whenever I travel. Consistently reliable, and their drivers are top-notch.”
William C. · February 2026
“Booking was simple and the price was clear. No surprises at the airport. Highly recommended.”
María G. · January 2026
24 h
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup, with a full refund. Later cancellations aren't refundable.
Changes
Contact us to change the flight, hotel or pickup time. Deadlines are in the reservation policies.
No-shows
Waiting time, no-shows and extra stops follow the reservation policies you accept at checkout.
Book your transfer online in a few minutes using the form above. If your plans change, contact us as soon as possible to modify your pickup details or cancel your reservation, response times and any applicable fees depend on how close to your pickup date the change is requested.
In the arrivals hall, after baggage claim. Your driver holds a sign with your name, and the vehicle waits just outside the terminal exit.
Rovaniemi Airport is about 10 km north of Rovaniemi city center and about 2 to 3 km from Santa Claus Village and Santa Park.
Yes. We drive door to door to hotels, apartments and vacation rentals in the city center, and to the railway station.
Yes. Both are on the same side of town as the airport, and we drop you at your hotel, cottage or the entrance you name in the booking.
Yes. Give the exact address, the property name and any access notes, since many lodges sit on snowy roads outside town.
The Pyhä-Luosto fells are a longer trip from the airport. Enter the address in the booking form: when a vehicle is available for that route, the price shows before you pay; if it does not, contact us before you fly.
These ski resorts are long trips north of Rovaniemi. Enter the address in the booking form: when a vehicle is available for that route, the price shows before you pay; if it does not, contact us before you fly.
Only if your flight comes from outside the Schengen Area, such as the UK, Turkey or Israel. Non-EU travelers are registered in the EU Entry/Exit System (EES), fully operational since 10 April 2026; the planned ETIAS travel authorization is not yet in operation.
Finnair and Norwegian fly year-round to Helsinki, and Ryanair to Milan–Bergamo. In winter, easyJet, Ryanair, TUI Airways, Jet2.com, Lufthansa, KLM, Air France and others add seasonal flights from the UK, mainland Europe and Istanbul.
Yes. Many seasonal flights land close together in December, so book as soon as your flights are set and include your flight number.
We monitor the flight on your reservation and adjust the pickup to its actual arrival. If your flight number, date or arrival airport changes, tell customer service.
Yes. Book a one-way departure or a round trip, and give your flight time and pickup address so the driver collects you with time for check-in.
Rovaniemi is on Eastern European Time, UTC+2, and moves to UTC+3 for daylight saving time in summer.
No. Airport Transportation is a private transfer service that books rides from RVN; we are not the airport or its operator. For terminals, airlines and other ways to get around, see our Rovaniemi Airport page.
We provide private transportation from any airport to any hotel at the best price, and we are licensed with complete insurance liability.
Airport Transportation provides private transportation only, in vans, luxury SUVs, or semi-buses.
Prices on our website are per vehicle, not per person, based on a range of passengers.
Regular vans carry up to 9 passengers, semi-buses up to 16, and luxury SUVs up to 6 passengers.
Walk all the way out of the airport. You'll see representatives holding boards. Look for the Airport Transportation logo or your name.
Commonly Toyota Hiace, Volkswagen Transporter, Mercedes Sprinter, Volkswagen Crafter, Chevrolet Tahoe, and Chevrolet Suburban.
Yes. We carry insurance with complete liability for all passengers while using our services.
Baby seats are provided with prior notice, subject to availability, one seat maximum per vehicle.
You can book any time in advance; we suggest one week to one day ahead. Same-day reservations are available.
PayPal is our main payment method; a cash option is also available when booking through our website. Credit cards are accepted through PayPal.
Yes. For your comfort all our units have air conditioning.
During booking we ask for your airline and flight number so we can track delays and wait for you.
Yes, you can add an extra stop to your service during the booking process.
No. Prices are set per passenger range or per vehicle, not per age.
Yes. Cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before your pick-up and you are refunded in full. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before service are not refundable.
Yes. While their English may not be native-level, drivers have the skills to communicate with passengers.
Tips are not mandatory but are highly recommended; drivers earn them through service quality.
All prices are in USD. Via PayPal you can pay in almost any currency; cash payments accept USD only.
We can transport domestic pets kept in cages that fit in a normal vehicle.
Yes. There is plenty of room for one suitcase and one carry-on per person.
Every private transfer includes a professional, licensed driver; an insured, well-maintained vehicle; real-time flight monitoring; meet-and-greet service at arrivals; and door-to-door service with no hidden fees added after booking. Your fixed price covers the full route to your destination.
Choose the vehicle for your party and luggage, add your flight, and review the full reservation before you pay.
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