Discover Airlines flies to Norway and Finland

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Jan 19, 2024 8:10:28 AM

#NordicNews on air traffic, Norway and Finland

In winter 2024/25, Discover Airlines will expand its route network and fly to Norway and Finland

Discover Airlines will be offering two weekly flights from Frankfurt to Alta in Norway next winter - the only direct flight from Germany. There will also be a new weekly flight to Kittilä Airport in Finnish Lapland.
The airline will fly twice a week to Evenes in Norway as early as summer 2024.

In the 2024/25 winter timetable, Discover Airlines is expanding its route network with the two new destinations Alta in Norway and Kittilä in Finland. Both destinations are located above the Arctic Circle and form a contrast to the airline's usually predominantly southern vacation destinations. The only exception: Discover Airlines is already taking off twice a week to Evenes in Norway this summer.

With the two new additions in the far north, the airline is responding to the growing demand from end customers and tour operators for direct connections to these regions. Thanks to the seamless integration of Discover Airlines into the Lufthansa network in Frankfurt, travelers from all over Europe can reach the two destinations more easily and conveniently than ever before.

Alta in Norway: "City of the Northern Lights"

Between December 16, 2024 and March 27, 2025, Discover Airlines will fly non-stop from Frankfurt to Alta Airport (ALF) in the north of Norway, every Thursday and Sunday. The flight takes around three and a half hours. Discover Airlines is the only airline currently offering a direct connection from Germany.

Alta is located in the province of Finnmark, around 230 kilometers from the North Cape and is one of the northernmost communities in the world. From the end of November to mid-January, the sun never rises, making Alta one of the best regions for observing the Northern Lights. It is also known as the "City of the Northern Lights". Alta is the ideal starting point for Arctic adventures such as dog sledding, Northern Lights safaris, ski tours, overnight stays in igloo hotels, whale watching or ice fishing.

Kittilä in Finland: winter sports paradise in the Arctic Circle

From December 20, 2024 to March 28, 2025, Discover Airlines will fly once a week from Frankfurt to Kittilä Airport (KTT). Travelers will reach the remote destination in Finnish Lapland after a flight of around three and a half hours every Friday.

Kittilä is located around 200 kilometers from the Arctic Circle and is one of Finland's most popular tourist regions. The Levi winter sports area is not far from the airport. It is the largest and best-known winter sports center in Finland and has been voted Finland's best ski resort several times with its 43 slopes.

In addition to a unique range of winter sports, reindeer and dog sledding safaris and snowshoe hikes, visitors can also enjoy a diverse range of art and culture influenced by local artists.

Flights to Alta and Kittilä can be booked from January 18, 2023 at discover-airlines.com, lufthansa.com, all German tour operators and travel agencies.