How to find cheap flights to Ivalo Airport (IVL)
247 € is currently the cheapest price for a round-trip flight to Ivalo Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to IVL, the lowest fare is 130 €.
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It's typically recommended to book around six months before you plan to depart. This is when you're more likely to get the best price on tickets to Ivalo, where Ivalo Airport is located.
Select the 'Add nearby airports' option and broaden your search for cheap flights to Ivalo. This will list every airport around your departure and arrival points.
If you're not in a rush to travel to Ivalo, consider going the long way round. You might find cheaper plane tickets to Ivalo Airport by choosing a flight with a stop or two.
Best time to go to Ivalo
The cheapest month to take off on a flight to Ivalo is typically November.
To find the month with the cheapest flights to IVL, use the 'Whole month' tool. If your travel dates are flexible, search for the green prices on the calendar — they show you the lowest available fares.
If you'd like to experience Ivalo at its busiest, lock in your flights to IVL for February. Taking a trip during high seasons typically means more things to do compared to other times.
Travel in September if you'd prefer to avoid the crowds. This is the quietest period of the year and also when plane tickets to Ivalo are typically less expensive.
The weather can make or break your trip, so consider what kind of conditions you want to travel in. Ivalo is warmest in July, with averages of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF).
January sees the lowest temperatures, ranging from around -19ºC (-2ºF) to -5ºC (23ºF).
With six days of rain on average, September is the driest month in Ivalo.
The wettest time of year is April. Visit then and you can expect to get around 12 days of rainfall.
Travelling to Ivalo Airport (IVL): What you need to know
Get to Ivalo without any stops. These are some of the major airlines offering direct flights to Ivalo Airport:
Think about booking your IVL plane ticket with Lufthansa. It's the top-performing carrier for punctuality, with up to 88% of flights into this hub showing up on time.
You'll be arriving in the UTC+2 timezone at IVL.
Whether you're coming in late or just want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some comfy hotels near Ivalo Airport. Relax and recharge at one of these after your flight to IVL:
Flights taking off from Ivalo Airport touch down when expected 68% of the time. This measure provides a snapshot of the airport's overall punctuality.
Getting to central Ivalo from Ivalo Airport (IVL)
IVL is located about 11 kilometres from central Ivalo.
Once you've touched down from your flight to IVL, the drive to the centre takes around 10 minutes.
You can expect the trip to take about 25 minutes on public transport.
If you're eager to stay near all the action in Ivalo, unpack your bags at one of these popular options:
How to get to Inari from Ivalo Airport (IVL)
Headed to the nearby city of Inari? It's about 48 kilometres from IVL. It'll take you around 45 minutes to get there by taxi or ride-share.
Travelling from Ivalo Airport (IVL) to Kaunispää
If Kaunispää is your destination, it's around 19 kilometres from Ivalo Airport.
Explore more of Finland
In the mood to keep exploring? Rovaniemi will add more excitement to your journey through Finland. It's about 241 kilometres south of Ivalo and features Santa Claus Village - Christmas House, Santa Claus Village and Christmas Reindeer. The main airport for this city is Rovaniemi Airport (RVN).
Another city in Finland that earns its place on your itinerary is Kemijärvi. From Ivalo, it's roughly 209 kilometres south and serves up highlights like Kemijärvi Snowmobile and Sawmill Museum and Lake Kemijärvi. Swing by Kemijarvi Local History Museum too.
Or make your way to Inari, roughly 40 kilometres northwest of Ivalo. Siida - Sámi Museum and Nature Centre, Inari Reindeer Farm and Ukko are just the start of reasons to go.