Kittilä Airport (IATA: KTT) is the gateway to Finnish Lapland’s most popular resorts — Levi and Ylläs are both within 30 minutes by road. It’s a small Arctic airport that handles its winter surge with calm efficiency. Here’s everything you need to know before you land.
📋 Kittilä Airport at a Glance
| Key fact | Details |
|---|---|
| IATA code | KTT |
| Location | Kittilä municipality, Northern Lapland, Finland |
| Distance to Levi | 15 km — approximately 20 minutes by road |
| Distance to Ylläs | 45 km — approximately 45 minutes by road |
| Season | Winter charter season November–April; limited year-round scheduled service |
| Direct flights from UK | London Gatwick, Manchester (winter season) |
| Direct flights from Europe | Amsterdam, Stockholm, Helsinki and other European cities (winter) |
| Terminal size | Small — one terminal, efficient and uncomplicated |
| Car hire available | Yes — Hertz, Europcar, Avis at terminal |
✈️ Flights to Kittilä
During the winter charter season (roughly November through April), Kittilä receives direct flights from London Gatwick, Manchester, and several European cities including Amsterdam and Stockholm. Airlines operating winter charters include TUI, Jet2, and Norwegian among others — check current routes as these vary by season.
Outside charter season, Finnair operates scheduled flights between Helsinki and Kittilä year-round. If you’re flying from the UK in summer, you’ll connect via Helsinki (2–3 hour layover typically).
Flight time from London to Kittilä: approximately 3 hours 15 minutes direct.
🧳 Arriving at Kittilä Airport
Kittilä is a small, single-terminal airport. The experience is refreshingly straightforward compared to major international airports:
- Baggage claim is one hall — skis, snowboards, and large bags all come through together
- No lengthy customs queues for EU/EEA visitors — Finland is in the Schengen zone
- Transfer services, taxis, and car hire are directly outside arrivals — a 2-minute walk from baggage claim
- There’s a small café in the terminal if you need coffee while waiting for your transfer
- WiFi is available throughout the terminal
Total time from wheels down to being in your transfer vehicle: typically 30–45 minutes.
🚌 Transfers from Kittilä Airport to Levi
The 15 km road between Kittilä Airport and Levi resort takes 20–30 minutes. Options:
| Transfer type | Cost | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Shared shuttle bus | €25–€45 per person each way | Solo and couple travellers; budget-conscious families |
| Private taxi | €80–€120 per vehicle each way | Families of 3–4 with luggage; worth it to avoid waiting for a full bus |
| Pre-booked private transfer | €90–€140 per vehicle | Groups, families with skis, reliability-focused travellers |
| Rental car | €60–€120 per day | Self-drivers wanting flexibility throughout the trip |
Key advice: Pre-book your transfer before travel, especially during peak weeks (Christmas, February half-term). On-the-day availability can run out. See our full Kittilä to Levi transfer guide for operators and booking links.
🚘 Car Hire at Kittilä Airport
If you plan to drive yourself — to Levi, Ylläs, or explore the wider Lapland region — car hire is available at the terminal from Hertz, Europcar, and Avis. All winter rental cars come with studded snow tyres fitted as standard (mandatory in Finnish winter conditions). An SUV or larger vehicle is recommended if you have multiple adults and luggage, or plan to drive on secondary roads.
- Automatic or manual gearbox available
- Most rentals include unlimited mileage
- Snow tyres always fitted — do not accept a vehicle without them
- Book in advance during peak season — fleet at small airports is limited
- Consider a roof box if you’re bringing skis (avoids €20–€30 per day ski carrier rental)
🏂 Ski and Board Luggage
Charter flights to Kittilä typically allow ski bags in the hold for a supplement (€20–€40 each way per bag — check with your airline at booking). Most Levi activity operators include ski hire, and ski rental in the resort is affordable and well-fitted. Unless you’re a serious skier with custom-fitted boots, hiring in resort is often the easier option.
🛫 Departing from Kittilä
- Arrive at the airport 2 hours before departure (1.5 hours minimum for domestic/Schengen)
- The terminal is small — check-in queues move quickly
- Security is a single lane — straightforward but can have short waits during peak departures
- There is a small duty-free and café airside
- Pre-book your return transfer from Levi to the airport — don’t rely on finding a taxi on departure day
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Kittilä Airport from Levi?
15 kilometres — approximately 20 minutes by car or shuttle bus. It’s one of the shortest airport-to-resort transfers in European ski country, which is one of Levi’s great logistical advantages.
Is there a bus from Kittilä Airport to Levi?
Yes — shared shuttle buses run from the airport to Levi, timed to flight arrivals. They cost €25–€45 per person each way and need to be pre-booked. They’re not public buses — they’re private transfer services that fill up on a per-seat basis. Book in advance at peak times.
Does Kittilä Airport have currency exchange?
Finland uses the Euro. Currency exchange at Kittilä Airport is limited — use a travel money card or withdraw from ATMs in Levi resort, which has a reliable ATM near the K-Market supermarket. Card payments are accepted almost everywhere in Finnish Lapland.
Can I get to Ylläs from Kittilä Airport?
Yes — Ylläs is approximately 45 km from Kittilä Airport (around 45 minutes by car). Transfer services to Ylläs operate from the airport. If you’re going to Ylläs rather than Levi, Kittilä is still the nearest and most convenient arrival airport.
📖 Related Guides
- Kittilä Airport to Levi – Transfer Options and Prices
- Levi Destination Guide
- Driving in Lapland – Self-Drive Guide
- Lapland Holiday Guide – Full Planning Overview
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