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TUI adds exciting Sweden and Norway flights to 2025 schedule

Written by Stacey Kuiper on September 11, 2025. Posted in Airline.

TUI adds exciting Sweden and Norway flights to 2025 schedule

Belgians, grab your thermal socks—TUI has decided it’s time to swap fondue pots for reindeer stew. Starting 20 December 2025, TUI fly Belgium will launch a brand-new weekly flight from Brussels straight to Scandinavian Mountains Airport (SCR), perched right on the border of Sweden and Norway. Think of it as a magical gateway where Belgian chocolate meets Nordic snow. Flights will keep rolling until 21 March 2026, which means you’ve got a solid three months to perfect your snowplough technique (or at least learn how to stand upright in skis).

Three Resorts, One Airport, Zero Stress

No more three-hour bus transfers that test the limits of your patience. This airport puts you within a snowball’s throw of three top ski resorts:

Trysil, Norway’s biggest ski area – the Disneyland of skiing, but with more snow and fewer screaming children in mouse ears.
Stöten, Sweden – ideal for families and anyone who likes their slopes with a side of peace and quiet.
Sälen, Sweden – charming, laid-back, and about as cozy as skiing gets.

With 20 different accommodation options, ranging from ski-in/ski-out chalets to classic hotels, there’s something for everyone—whether you’re a die-hard skier or just here for the après-ski glögg.

Need assistance with groups and incentives in Sweden? Contact this fantastic DMC!

What’s on the Menu? More Than Skiing

Of course, skiing is the main course, but Scandinavia also throws in plenty of sides:

Husky sledding – where the dogs pull you while you pretend you’re starring in your own Arctic survival movie.
Reindeer rides – because Rudolph deserves more than just a Christmas cameo.
Snowmobile safaris – fast, fun, and slightly terrifying if you’ve never been on one.
Christmas magic – from fairy lights to snowy forests, it feels like stepping into a Scandinavian Netflix special.

Basically, if you’re not skiing, you’ll still have enough activities to make your Instagram feed look like you live inside a snow globe.

Snow That Actually Shows Up

Let’s be honest: the Alps are gorgeous, but lately, booking a ski trip there is a bit like gambling—you might end up with powder, or you might end up hiking in slush. Scandinavia, on the other hand, guarantees snow from December to April. Reliable, fluffy, actual snow. And the slopes? They’re varied enough to keep both beginners and show-offs entertained. Plus, there’s none of that overcrowded chaos—you won’t be elbowing your way past 10,000 people just to get on a lift.

Food, Prices, and the “Cool” Factor

Scandinavia doesn’t just do snow well—it also knows how to keep you fed. Think local cuisine like hearty stews, fresh salmon, and maybe even a cheeky cinnamon bun (or five). And here’s the kicker: it’s competitively priced. Packages start at €551.50 per person, including flights and accommodation, while flight-only deals begin at €79.99 per leg. That’s basically cheaper than a weekend of Belgian parking fees in Brussels.

TUI’s Pitch: Alps, Who?

By adding Scandinavia to its ski line-up, TUI is positioning itself as the travel agent that dares to think outside the (snow)box. This isn’t just another ski destination—it’s an adventure with a sprinkle of Nordic magic. From huskies to hygge, it’s the kind of winter experience that feels authentic, cozy, and refreshingly free of mass tourism.

The Bottom Line

This winter, instead of queuing in the Alps with everyone else, why not try something different? Scandinavia offers the same snowy thrills, plus a whole lot of charm you won’t find in your average Alpine resort.

So here’s the plan: pack your woolly hat, book that TUI flight, and prepare to trade raclette for reindeer stew. Who knows—you might even come back speaking Swedish, humming ABBA, and insisting that husky sledding should be an Olympic sport.

Scandinavia: it’s like the Alps, but with better snow, cooler accents, and way more reindeer.

TUI Relaunches Exciting Lapland Santa Trips 2025

Written by Stacey Kuiper on September 3, 2025. Posted in Airline.

TUI Relaunches Exciting Lapland Santa Trips 2025

Just when you thought winter couldn’t get any more magical—or expensive—TUI has announced that its wildly popular Search for Santa day trips to Lapland are making a comeback in 2026. Yes, that means you can literally fly to the North Pole’s Finnish neighbor, meet Santa, and be back home before your cat has noticed you’re gone.

Starting winter 2026, families can hop on flights from 11 UK and Irish airports, with new departures from Cardiff and the glorious return of Bournemouth (because apparently Santa missed Bournemouth too). The plan? Wake up in the UK, spend an entire day frolicking around in Arctic snow, meet the big man in red, and still make it home in time to collapse on your sofa in a mince pie coma.

Need assistance with groups and incentives in Finland? Contact this fantastic DMC!

What’s in the Christmas Sack?

Now, let’s talk value. Tickets start at £750 per person. Yes, you read that right. For that price, Santa better know your child’s name and remember what they got last year. But to be fair, this isn’t your average package holiday. The trip includes:

Return flights with meals – complete with a roast Christmas dinner on the flight home. It’s the only time eating turkey in turbulence will feel festive instead of weird.
Private Santa meeting – not a mall Santa, not your neighbor in a fake beard, but the real deal. Each child even gets a gift. (We’re guessing it’s not an iPad, but hey, it’s the thought that counts.)
Snow Village access – husky rides, reindeer sleigh rides, mini snowmobiles for kids, tobogganing, and enough snow to make you forget what your own driveway looks like.
Thermal clothing – because if you think your Primark puffer is going to cut it at –20°C, good luck.
Arctic storytelling and campfires with berry juice – because mulled wine would probably turn this into a very different kind of trip.

The Santa Itinerary (aka Elf Bootcamp)

This isn’t just a quick photo op and then back to the airport. TUI has packed the day with enough activities to leave your kids wide-eyed and your Fitbit gasping. Between snow play, elf-led festivities, sleigh rides, and a hearty Lapland lunch, you’ll basically live an entire festive fairytale in under 12 hours.

And yes—Santa’s elves will be on hand to guide you through it all. Which is reassuring, because who better to wrangle overexcited children in a blizzard than someone in curly-toed shoes with centuries of experience?

Why TUI Thinks You’ll Love It

Chris Logan, TUI UK&I’s Commercial Director, says these trips are designed to make it “easier than ever for families across the UK to experience the magic of Lapland.” Translation: we’re bringing Santa closer, so you don’t have to sell a kidney for a week-long Arctic holiday.

And honestly, he’s not wrong. For families who want to sprinkle their Christmas with genuine once-in-a-lifetime magic, this trip is about as close as you’ll get to the real North Pole without trespassing on Santa’s actual property.

So, Should You Go?

If you’re the kind of parent who wants to win “Best Christmas Ever” bragging rights, then yes. If you’re a kid, this is basically Hogwarts meets Frozen. If you’re Santa—well, you’d better get some rest, because TUI is sending half the UK to your doorstep.

Sure, £750 per head might sting, but how else are you going to explain to your six-year-old why Santa has a different accent every time you meet him at a shopping center? This is the original, snow-dusted, husky-pulled, roast-dinner-at-30,000-feet version of Christmas.

And honestly, isn’t that worth a few months of eating beans on toast?