Metsänhoitajantie, 99870 Inari
How to get to Eight Seasons Inari
Eight Seasons Inari is in the village of Inari in Northern Lapland. The nearest airport is Ivalo, about 50 kilometres away.
Inari is far north, on the shore of Lake Inari and the Juutua river, about 330 kilometres above the Arctic Circle town of Rovaniemi. Getting here is simpler than the map suggests: fly to Ivalo and you are less than an hour from your bed. The resort opens on 15 December 2026.
| From | Distance | Travel time by road |
|---|---|---|
| Ivalo Airport (IVL) | about 50 km | about 45–50 minutes |
| Ivalo village | about 40 km | about 35 minutes |
| Saariselkä | about 70 km | about 1 hour |
| Rovaniemi | about 330 km | about 4–4.5 hours by car, 4–5 hours by bus |
| Kirkenes, Norway | about 200 km | about 2.5–3 hours |
Fly to Ivalo
Ivalo Airport has flights from Helsinki all year. In winter there are also direct flights from other European cities. For the 2026–2027 season these routes have been announced:
| From | Airline | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Helsinki | Finnair | All year |
| London | BA Euroflyer | 2 Dec 2026 – 26 Feb 2027 |
| Paris Orly | Transavia, Vueling | Dec 2026 – 27 Mar 2027 |
| Amsterdam | TUI fly | 20 Dec 2026 – 14 Mar 2027 |
| Düsseldorf | Eurowings | 5 Dec 2026 – 27 Mar 2027 |
| Frankfurt | Lufthansa | 5 Dec 2026 – 27 Mar 2027 |
| Munich | Discover Airlines | 23 Dec 2026 – 24 Mar 2027 |
| Zurich | Edelweiss | 11 Dec 2026 – 2 Apr 2027 |
| Vienna | Austrian | February 2027 |
Routes as published by Lapland North in November 2026. Days of operation vary, so check the timetable with the airline before you book.
From Ivalo Airport to the resort
- Transfer arranged by us. The easiest way. Tell us your flight number when you book and we arrange the transfer on request: sales@staylapland.com.
- Taxi. Taxis meet the flights at Ivalo Airport. In high season, book ahead.
- Rental car. Several rental companies have desks at Ivalo Airport. The road to Inari is the E75, kept open all winter.
- Public bus. Services between the airport, Ivalo and Inari are limited and do not meet every flight, so do not rely on them without checking the timetable.
From Rovaniemi
Many guests combine a few nights in Rovaniemi with a few nights in Inari. Buses run daily from Rovaniemi bus station to Inari and take about 4–5 hours. By car it is one road all the way, the E75, through Sodankylä, Saariselkä and Ivalo. For groups we arrange a private coach or minibus between Rovaniemi and Inari.
From Norway
Inari is about 200 kilometres from Kirkenes and makes a natural stop between Finnish Lapland and the Norwegian coast. The border crossing is at Näätämö.
Good to know
- Parking at the resort is free.
- Half board is included in every stay, so there is no need to drive anywhere for dinner.
- In December and January it is dark for most of the day. The road is good, but leave time and watch for reindeer.
- Questions about getting here: sales@staylapland.com, +358 40 0164 968.
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