Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Transport
GETTING THERE & AWAY
Finland is easily accessed from Europe and beyond. There are direct flights from numerous
destinations, while Baltic ferries are another good option.
Flights, tours and rail tickets can be booked online at lonelyplanet.com/bookings.
Entering Finland
Entering Finland is a breeze and you'll experience no problems if your papers are in order.
For visa requirements, see (
Click here
)
Passports
Finland has no issues with any previous visas or stamps you may have in your passport.
CLIMATE CHANGE AND TRAVEL
Every form of transport that relies on carbon-based fuel generates CO
2
, the main cause
of human-induced climate change. Modern travel is dependent on aeroplanes, which
might use less fuel per per person than most cars but travel much greater distances. The
altitude at which aircraft emit gases (including CO
2
) and particles also contributes to
their climate change impact. Many websites offer 'carbon calculators' that allow people
to estimate the carbon emissions generated by their journey and, for those who wish to
do so, to offset the impact of the greenhouse gases emitted with contributions to portfoli-
os of climate-friendly initiatives throughout the world. Lonely Planet offsets the carbon
footprint of all staff and author travel.
Air
Airports & Airlines
Most flights to Finland land at
Helsinki-Vantaa airport
, 19km north of the capital. Winter
charters hit
Rovaniemi
, Lapland's main airport, and other smaller regional airports. Other
