Rovaniemi Airport gets a makeover: new spaces and services for passengers by winter 2025

Rovaniemi Airport, the gateway to Lapland and the official "Santa Claus Airport", is preparing for a new season of growth. A new expansion of the departures terminal will be completed by winter 2025, part of Finavia's development program aimed at improving passenger comfort and the quality of services offered.

The expansion will add approximately 1,000 square meters to the departure lounge, with larger and brighter waiting areas, designed to offer relaxation and functionality. The goal is to ensure greater fluidity in travel flows, especially during the winter season, when thousands of tourists arrive every week to experience Christmas in Lapland.

The rooms will be furnished with natural materials and wood finishes, elements that recall the Nordic landscape and help to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere. 

Comfortable seating, family spaces and workstations will allow Travellers to spend the wait in maximum comfort.

 

The development plan also provides for a significant expansion of the food & beverage offer. The cafeteria area will be quadrupled from the current one and will host new formats, including modern cafes and restaurants that enhance the typical flavors of Lapland, such as traditional Finnish flatbread and regional desserts.

At the same time, new points of sale dedicated to local handicrafts and souvenirs will be opened, offering passengers the opportunity to take an authentic souvenir of the trip with them. The focus will also be on sustainable Finnish brands, in line with Finavia's environmental policy.

Rovaniemi Airport will continue to maintain its distinctive identity, with environments inspired by the Aurora Borealis and scenic details that recall Christmas magic. The aim is to offer not only a starting point for Arctic adventures, but a real travel experience already inside the airport terminal.

 

All the new interventions are designed according to energy efficiency and environmental sustainability criteria. The airport, which has already achieved carbon neutrality in 2024, will use technologies to optimize energy consumption and ensure comfortable temperatures throughout the year, despite the Arctic climate.