Revontulet Rukan rinteillä. Kuva Salla Karhumaa.

TUI Netherlands launches new flight route to Kuusamo

TUI Netherlands is strengthening its winter operations in Finland by launching a new flight route from Amsterdam to Kuusamo via Kajaani.

The AMS-KAJ-KAO-AMS route will offer Dutch travelers easier access to the winter adventures of Ruka-Kuusamo.

The route will operate from January 17 to March 14, 2025. Seats will initially be divided equally between Kajaani and Kuusamo, with flexibility to adjust based on demand and availability. The new route is expected to bring over 700 travelers to the Kuusamo region during this winter season.

–  Improving flight connections is crucial for growing international tourism. This new route provides our Dutch customers with a smoother way to experience the unique winter landscapes of Ruka-Kuusamo, says Janne-Juhani Haarma, CEO of the Ruka-Kuusamo Tourist Association.

Ruka-Kuusamo is renowned for its diverse winter activities, including skiing, sauna experiences, and northern lights tourism. With these enhanced flight connections, these experiences are now even more accessible to Dutch visitors.

–  This new flight route supports the northern winter season and enhances our region's appeal to a significant operator like TUI, Haarma adds.

Pyörre Myllykosken suvannossa Kitkajoella talvella, Ruka-Kuusamo

What to do here?

At Ruka-Kuusamo, you will experience unforgettable activities all year round!
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When to come?

When to travel to Ruka-Kuusamo? The answer is easy: always!
Edelweiss lentää Kuusamoon, kuva Salla Karhumaa

Getting here

The fastest way to reach us all year round is to fly in from Helsinki. You can also take a train to Oulu, Rovaniemi or Kemijärvi and continue on to Kuusamo by bus or your own car.