easyJet is launching a new winter route from Birmingham Airport

easyJet has announced a new winter route from Birmingham Airport to Rovaniemi in Finland, with flights departing for the first time from 24 November.

The flights will operate twice weekly on Wednesdays and Sundays throughout the winter, giving Midlands customers a direct connection to Santa’s home and gateway to Lapland this winter.

The route is among six new routes to Rovaniemi announced on Thursday from Berlin, Bordeaux, Geneva, Lyon and Nice, meaning easyJet now offers more routes to Lapland than any other airline, with 17 services from seven countries and will operates the largest flight in Finland. program this winter, up 125% from last winter.

Ali Gayward, easyJet UK Country Director, said: “We are delighted to announce a new winter route from Birmingham to Rovaniemi in Finland, a destination we know is popular with families looking for a magical Christmas break and continue to offer Midlands customers more choice, convenience and connectivity to fantastic destinations across Europe, all with great value fares and fantastic service.”

Tom Screen, director of aviation at BHX, said: “It’s really fantastic news to see a sixth ‘new’ winter route available from Birmingham for easyJet customers – one that I’m sure will be welcomed by all who want to experience the beauty of Finland. This is more news for travelers in the region as our easyJet Birmingham base goes from strength to strength. We’re sure these new services will be a hit with those looking for Santa.”