Finnair aircraft. Photo: Finnair Finnair expands across Europe.
The Finnish airline continues to expand its destination network by adding 12 new European destinations from its base in Helsinki in the summer of 2026.
In addition to the summer expansion, Finnair will also operate direct flights to Finnish Lapland from three European cities (Brussels, Paris, Zurich), starting in the winter of 2026. These flights will complement existing connections to Helsinki, providing direct access to this high-demand region during the winter holiday season.
Rovaniemi, Finland. Photo: ShutterstockWith this expansion, Finnair's destination network for next year will include 93 destinations in Europe, 11 in Asia, seven in North America (including Toronto, which will be introduced in summer 2026), and two destinations the Middle East.
Joining Finnair's new summer 2026 destinations are Kuressaare in Estonia, Luxembourg, Stavanger in Norway, Thessaloniki in Greece, Tirana in Albania, Turin in Italy, and Umeå in Sweden, along with destinations announced earlier this year, including Alta, Catania, Florence, Kos, and Valencia. The new destinations combine growing cities, nature, culture, and beaches, strengthening the company's presence in new areas of Europe. The capacity expansion is made possible through deepened cooperation with Danish airline Jettime.
In winter 2026, Finnair will operate two weekly flights from Brussels and Zurich to Kittilä (Lapland), a town above the Arctic Circle known for the Levi ski resort. From Paris, the company will operate two weekly flights to Rovaniemi, known as the "Arctic Winter Capital" and the official home of Santa Claus. The airline is the only one offering year-round flights to Lapland.
Recently, Finnair had to ground eight A321 aircraft in its fleet due to an unusual cause related to improper cleaning of seats, contrary to the manufacturer's safety guidelines. This issue led to cancellations and delays, but it has since been resolved, and all grounded aircraft have returned to regular service.
Finnair A321 at Madeira Airport. Photo: Kittyfly / Shutterstock