Israeli Travel Company Resumes Direct Flights to Finnish Lapland for Winter Season

Kishrei Teufa, an Israeli travel company, has announced the resumption of direct charter flights from Israel to Rovaniemi, the capital of Finland's Lapland region, for the upcoming winter season. The flights are scheduled to commence on January 27, 2027, and will be operated by an Israeli airline.

In addition to flights, Kishrei Teufa will offer organized tours with upgraded accommodation, independent flight and hotel packages, and a limited number of flight-only seats. The travel packages will include various winter attractions such as Northern Lights viewing, encounters with reindeer and huskies, snowmobile rides, and icebreaker ship tours. Some itineraries will also offer the opportunity to swim in the frozen sea wearing a specialized suit, weather permitting.

This year, some itineraries will be extended to include Oulu, another city in northern Finland known for its nature, snowy landscapes, shopping, entertainment, and cultural life. Kishrei Teufa is also launching its five-star hotel, Arctic Panorama Resort & Spa, in Rovaniemi. The hotel has doubled its room capacity this year and opened a new spa complex, with some rooms offering views of the Northern Lights under suitable weather conditions.

According to Nir Mazor, Kishrei Teufa's Marketing Vice President, the expanded offerings aim to provide travelers with choices between organized tours and independent vacations, along with upgraded hotel standards on some routes. Package prices start at approximately 2,779 euros per person for a double room for six nights in a four-star hotel, including direct flights, luggage, and half-board. A package for six nights at the Arctic Panorama hotel starts at 3,479 euros per person.