Finnair Expands with more exciting routes in Europe 2026
Finnair Expands with more exciting routes in Europe 2026
If you thought Finnair was already everywhere, buckle up — because in 2026 they’re going full “let’s collect the whole set.” The airline is rolling out 12 brand-new European destinations, plus bringing back direct flights from three major European cities straight into the magical snowscape of Finnish Lapland for winter 2026.
In short: Finnair is expanding like your holiday waistline — quickly, confidently, and with zero regrets.
New Summer Destinations: A Little Bit of Everything
Launching from Finnair’s Helsinki hub, the new summer routes read like a travel influencer’s dream mood board. We’re talking:
- Kuressaare, Estonia – for when you want nature, charm, and zero stress.
- Luxembourg – because everyone needs to visit at least one country where the GDP is higher than their self-esteem.
- Stavanger, Norway – ideal for business travellers, fjord lovers, and anyone who enjoys paying €14 for a coffee.
- Thessaloniki, Greece – sun, history, beaches… and more sun.
- Tirana, Albania – Finnair’s first destination in Albania. Go before everyone else claims they “found it first.”
- Turin, Italy – the gateway to the Alps, truffles, and hot chocolate so good you’ll consider relocating.
- Umeå, Sweden – perfect if you like forests, culture, and the feeling of being dramatically far north.
And that’s before you even add Finnair’s previously announced newcomers: Alta, Catania, Florence, Kos, and Valencia. At this point, the route map is starting to look like a European hedgehog.
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Sweden Gets a Bit More Finnair in Its Life
The airline is also boosting operations at Stockholm Arlanda and Umeå Airport, because apparently Sweden asked politely and Finnair said “sure, why not.”
From Stockholm Arlanda, passengers get an extra destination; from Umeå, two new routes: Vasa and Helsinki. Handy for Swedish travellers who want to hop over the water for work, leisure, or to stock up on Fazer chocolate.
The Grand Total: 93 Ways to Escape
With all the new additions, the airline’s network will reach:
- 93 European destinations
- 11 in Asia
- 7 in North America (including shiny-new Toronto)
- 2 in the Middle East
Basically, if it’s on a map and not underwater, Finnair probably flies there.
And for the aviation geeks: this whole expansion is backed by an extended wet-lease partnership with Jettime — proof that teamwork makes the dream work.
Winter 2026: Lapland Gets Its Own Spotlight
Just when you thought it couldn’t get more exciting, the airline brings in the winter magic. For the 2026 cold season, they’re launching direct flights from:
- Brussels to Kittilä
- Zurich to Kittilä
- Paris to Rovaniemi
Each route runs twice weekly, perfect for travellers chasing Santa, the Northern Lights, or simply the bragging rights of “I’ve been somewhere colder than your office air conditioning.”
The airline already has hefty daily Lapland connections from Helsinki, but this extra boost cements their status as the only airline with year-round service to Finnish Lapland. If Lapland had a loyalty card, Finnair would be platinum for life.
What Finnair Says
Chief Revenue Officer Christine Rovelli explains the expansion as part of Finnair’s mission to connect new global markets and to show off the “wonders” of Lapland. And fair enough — northern Finland is incredible. It’s like stepping into a snow globe, except with better reindeer and fewer glitter hazards.
Final Thoughts
Finnair’s 2026 expansion isn’t just big — it’s big big. More cities, more sunshine, more snow, more truffle pasta, more fjords, more everything. Whether you’re chasing business opportunities, culture, beaches, or just bragging rights on Instagram, there’s now a Finnair flight with your name on it.
And honestly? We love to see it.
