Getting to Levi

Getting to Levi is straightforward from most European cities — the closest airport is Kittilä (KTT), just 15 km from the resort. Direct winter charter flights operate from across Europe, and the transfer from the airport takes around 20–30 minutes.

✈️ Flying to Levi — Kittilä Airport (KTT)

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LondonDirect charter flights in winter season (Jet2, TUI, Norwegian). ~3 hours
AmsterdamDirect flights with KLM/Transavia in winter. ~3 hours
Frankfurt / MunichVia Helsinki with Finnair, or direct charter in peak season
ParisDirect charter flights in winter season
DublinCharter flights in winter season
HelsinkiFinnair operates multiple daily flights. ~1.5 hours

🚌 Kittilä Airport to Levi — Transfer Options

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Shared bus transferMost popular — buses meet arriving flights. Pre-book through tour operator or accommodation. ~30 min, €10–15/person
TaxiAvailable at airport. €30–45 per vehicle. ~20 min. Good for groups of 3–4.
Car hireAvailable at Kittilä Airport (Hertz, Europcar, Avis). Useful for day trips. Not needed within Levi village.

🚂 Getting to Levi by Bus from Helsinki

Long-distance buses run from Helsinki to Kittilä — journey time approximately 13–15 hours overnight. Not the most comfortable option but significantly cheaper than flying. Buses depart from Helsinki Kamppi terminal.

💡 Travel Tips

  • Pre-book your airport transfer — during peak weeks taxis can be scarce when multiple flights arrive simultaneously
  • Kittilä Airport is very small — baggage claim is fast and transfers are right outside the exit
  • You don’t need a car in Levi itself — the resort is fully walkable
  • Book flights early for Christmas and February — Kittilä flights sell out

📖 See Also

Leviguide.com – your complete guide to Levi, Lapland.