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Finland's airports served around 14.3 million passengers in January–August 2026, 6% more than the previous year. Autumn holidays start on 12.10., and winter holidays are staggered over weeks 8–10 in 2027. The tax-free mileage allowance for business trips is 0.55 €/km in 2026, and the domestic daily allowance is 54 €.
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149 popular travel destinations from Finland: beach holidays, cities, ski resorts, nature destinations and long-haul destinations. You can see the flight duration, destination weather for the month you choose, travel information and ready-made searches for flights, holiday packages and hotels.
Flight time is an estimate of the direct flight duration based on distance – transfers extend the journey. Weather: Open-Meteo (ERA5 weather data 2023–2025, monthly averages). Destination information: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA). Always check the travel advisory and entry requirements from the Ministry for Foreign Affairs (um.fi) before traveling.
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Passenger numbers at airports 2025
Passengers at Finavia airports in 2025 and change from the previous year.
| Airport | Passengers | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Helsinki-Vantaa | 16 980 287 | +4,1 % |
| Rovaniemi | around 1.1 million | +18,4 % |
| Kittilä | 445 911 | +8,3 % |
| Ivalo | 249 056 | 0 % |
| Kuusamo | 129 373 | +2,4 % |
| All regional airports combined | 3 453 317 | +5,7 % |
| All Finavia airports | 20 433 604 | +4,4 % |
Source: Finavia, press release 14.1.2026
School holidays 2026–2027 in major cities
Autumn and winter holidays by municipality. The Finnish National Agency for Education's list is indicative – check your own municipality's website.
| City | Autumn holiday 2026 | Winter holiday 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| Helsinki, Espoo, Vantaa | 12.–16.10. (vko 42) | 22.–26.2. (vko 8) |
| Turku | 12.–16.10. (vko 42) | 22.–26.2. (vko 8) |
| Pori | 19.–23.10. (vko 43) | 22.–26.2. (vko 8) |
| Tampere | 12.–16.10. (vko 42) | 1.–5.3. (vko 9) |
| Jyväskylä | 12.–16.10. (vko 42) | 1.–5.3. (vko 9) |
| Lahti | 19.–23.10. (vko 43) | 1.–5.3. (vko 9) |
| Vaasa | 12.–16.10. (vko 42) | 1.–5.3. (vko 9) |
| Hämeenlinna | 12.–16.10. (vko 42) | 1.–5.3. (vko 9) |
| Oulu | 19.–23.10. (vko 43) | 8.–12.3. (vko 10) |
| Kuopio | 12.–16.10. (vko 42) | 8.–12.3. (vko 10) |
| Rovaniemi | 12.–16.10. (vko 42) | 8.–12.3. (vko 10) |
| Joensuu | 12.–16.10. (vko 42) | 8.–12.3. (vko 10) |
Traveller's money and schedules
Passport prices and delivery times and EU's standard compensation for air travellers.
| Matter | Price or amount | Note. |
|---|---|---|
| Passport, electronic application | 42 € | Delivery in about 8 working days |
| Passport, at a service point | 48 € | Prices decreased for 2026 |
| Express passport, electronic application | 61 € | 2–4 working days |
| Express passport, electronic application | 81 € | 0–2 working days, only in some cities |
| Temporary passport | 83 € | Valid for a maximum of 12 months |
| Flight compensation, up to 1,500 km | 250 € | When arriving at least 3 hours late or flight cancelled |
| Flight compensation, 1,500–3,500 km | 400 € | Also flights over 1,500 km within the EU |
| Flight compensation, over 3,500 km | 600 € | EU Regulation 261/2004 |
Source: Police (Finlex, Government Decree 96/2026) and Your Europe
Tax-free travel allowances for 2026
Maximum amounts according to the Tax Administration's decision, which the employer can pay tax-free. Daily allowances are halved if the employee receives two free meals (one for half-day allowance). Picking from foreign daily allowances; the full list is in the annex of the decision.
| Compensation | Amount 2026 | Condition or note |
|---|---|---|
| Kilometre compensation, own car | 0.55 €/km | Basic rate; 2025: 0.59 €/km |
| Surcharge: trailer | +0.09 €/km | Towing a trailer |
| Surcharge: caravan | +0.15 €/km | Towing a caravan |
| Surcharge: passenger | +0.04 €/km | For each person in the vehicle |
| Surcharge: dog | +0.04 €/km | Transporting a dog for work purposes |
| Surcharge: forest road or construction site | +0.12 €/km | Unloaded forest road or closed construction site |
| Domestic full-day allowance | 54 € | The trip lasts over 10 hours |
| Domestic half-day allowance | 25 € | The trip lasts over 6 hours |
| Meal allowance | 13,50 € | When daily allowance is not paid and eating in a usual place is not possible |
| Night trip allowance | 16 € | At least 4 hours between 21–7 in a means of transport, no free accommodation |
| Foreign daily allowance, Sweden | 70 € | Full-day allowance, over 10 hours |
| Foreign daily allowance, Norway | 72 € | Full daily allowance |
| Foreign daily allowance, Estonia | 82 € | Full daily allowance |
| Foreign daily allowance, Denmark | 82 € | Full daily allowance |
| Foreign daily allowance, Germany | 78 € | Full daily allowance |
| Foreign daily allowance, Spain | 78 € | Full daily allowance |
| Foreign daily allowance, France | 80 € | Full daily allowance |
| Foreign daily allowance, Netherlands | 88 € | Full daily allowance |
| Foreign daily allowance, United Kingdom | 84 € | London and Edinburgh 89 € |
| Foreign daily allowance, United States | 86 € | New York, Los Angeles and Washington 93 € |
| Foreign daily allowance, Switzerland | 95 € | Full daily allowance |
Source: Tax Administration's decision on tax-free reimbursements for travel expenses in 2026
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Quantities and dates
Matkatutka reminds its subscribers of these by email.
- Autumn holiday week 42
Autumn holiday e.g. in the Helsinki region, Turku, Tampere and Jyväskylä 12.–16.10.2026.
Source - Autumn holiday week 43
Autumn holiday e.g. in Oulu, Lahti, Pori and Lappeenranta 19.–23.10.2026.
Source - Christmas holiday starts
School Christmas holiday in most municipalities around 21.12.2026–6.1.2027.
Source - Skiing holiday week 8
Southern Finland: e.g. Helsinki, Espoo, Vantaa, Turku and Pori.
Source - Skiing holiday week 9
Central Finland: e.g. Tampere, Jyväskylä, Lahti, Vaasa and Hämeenlinna.
Source - Skiing holiday week 10
Northern and Eastern Finland: e.g. Oulu, Kuopio, Rovaniemi, Joensuu and Kajaani.
Source - Easter long weekend
Good Friday 26.3., Easter Sunday 28.3. and Easter Monday 29.3.2027.
Source - Summer holiday starts
The school year ends on Saturday 5.6.2027.
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Frequently asked: Matkatutka
How much does a passport cost in 2026?
A passport costs €42 from 1.3.2026 when applied for electronically, and €48 at a service point (Poliisi). An express passport applied for electronically costs €61.
How long does it take to get a passport?
The normal delivery time for an electronically applied passport is about 8 working days. A fast track passport will arrive in 2-4 working days and an express passport in 0-2 working days, but express is only available in some cities.
How much compensation do you get for a delayed flight?
According to EU Regulation 261/2004, the standard compensation is 250, 400 or 600 € depending on the length of the flight, when arriving at least 3 hours late or the flight is cancelled. Compensation must be claimed from the airline; current rules apply until the EU's reform comes into force.
When is the autumn holiday in 2026?
The autumn holiday in week 42 is from 12 to 16 October 2026, for example in the Helsinki region, Turku, Tampere and Jyväskylä. In week 43 (19-23 October 2026), holidays are taken in, among other places, Oulu, Lahti and Pori - check your own municipality's days.
When is the ski holiday in 2027?
The ski holidays are staggered in 2027: week 8 (22-26 February) includes Helsinki, Espoo, Vantaa and Turku, week 9 (1-5 March) includes Tampere, Jyväskylä and Lahti, and week 10 (8-12 March) includes Oulu, Kuopio, Rovaniemi and Joensuu. The Finnish National Agency for Education's list is indicative, so check your own municipality's days.
How much did Finns travel in 2025?
According to Statistics Finland, in 2025 Finns made about 6.1 million leisure trips abroad that included overnight stays, and about 85% of the population made at least one leisure trip overnight. There were 19.9 million domestic leisure trips.
What is the mileage allowance in 2026?
The tax-free mileage allowance for a private car is 0.55 € per kilometre in 2026 (2025: 0.59 €). Supplements can be added to the allowance, such as 0.04 €/km for each person in the car and 0.09 €/km for a trailer.
How much is the daily allowance in 2026?
The domestic full-day allowance is 54 € for over 10 hours and the half-day allowance is 25 € for over 6 hours of commuting. If the employee receives two free meals (one in the half-day allowance), the daily allowance is halved.
How much is the foreign daily allowance, for example in Sweden or Estonia?
In 2026, the foreign daily allowance is 70 € in Sweden, 72 € in Norway, 82 € in Estonia and Denmark, and 78 € in Germany. The amounts for all countries are in the annex to the Tax Administration's decision.
When is the meal allowance paid instead of the daily allowance?
The meal allowance, up to 13.50 € in 2026, is paid when the employee is not paid a daily allowance and cannot have a meal at their usual meal place due to work. Neither daily allowance nor meal allowance is paid for the same trip.
Can an entrepreneur use the same mileage allowances and daily allowances?
Yes. A limited company can pay its shareholder-employee tax-free travel allowances according to the Tax Administration's decision, and a sole proprietor can deduct travel expenses with the same amounts. Trips must be documented, for example, with a driving log.
What is the VAT on domestic hotel and taxi services?
The VAT on accommodation services and passenger transport, such as taxis, trains, buses, and domestic flights, is 13.5 % from 1 January 2026 (Tax Administration).
This is how you benefit from the information
- Apply for a passport electronically: it's 6 € cheaper than at a service point (42 € vs. 48 €), and normal delivery takes about 8 working days.
- If the flight arrives more than 3 hours late, demand a standard compensation from the airline – 250, 400 or 600 € depending on the flight duration.
- Skiing holidays are staggered over weeks 8–10: flights and Lapland accommodation fill up fastest during the local holiday week.
- The EU's ETIAS travel permit only applies to non-EU travellers, not Finnish citizens. Its start date has not been confirmed, and according to the latest information, the start will be postponed to 2027.
- The EU agreed in June 2026 on a preliminary update to air passenger rights; current compensation amounts and the 3-hour limit remain in force until the update comes into effect.
- Make a travel notification to the Ministry for Foreign Affairs (um.fi) before travelling abroad, so that you can be contacted in a crisis situation.
- The tax-free mileage allowance decreased from €0.59 to €0.55 per kilometre for 2026, but the domestic daily allowance increased to €54. Update your travel expense templates and software.
- The daily allowance is tax-free only when the business trip is more than 15 kilometres away from both the actual workplace and the residence. There is no such limit for mileage allowance.
- Record the start and end time of the trip, route, purpose, and kilometres driven in the travel expense report. Without clarification, the compensation may be considered taxable income.
- The value-added tax for domestic accommodation and personal transportation (taxi, train, bus, domestic flights) is 13.5% from 1.1.2026 onwards. Keep receipts so that the company can deduct the tax from business-related trips.
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- Finavia: Statistics 2025 (14.1.2026)
- Statistics Finland: Air traffic 2026, August
- Statistics Finland: Air traffic 2025
- Statistics Finland: Popularity of foreign travel increased in spring 2026
- Police: passport
- Police: passport delivery
- Ministry of the Interior's decree 96/2026 on police fees (Finlex)
- Your Europe: Air passenger rights
- CAPA 16.6.2026: EU reaches agreement on EU261 revisions
- InsideFlyer 13.7.2026: ETIAS launch delayed, expected in 2027
- National Board of Education: School working and holiday periods 2026–2027
- MTV News: Passport prices are decreasing (2026)
- Statistics Finland: Finns' travel 2025
- Tax Administration's decision on tax-free travel expense reimbursements in 2026 (7.11.2025)
- Taloustaito: Kilometre allowance in 2026 is 55 cents, domestic daily allowance 54 euros
- Tax Administration: Rates of VAT (1.1.2026)
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