Ukraine: Travel Implications
Updated 2 March 2023
The Finnish Ministry for Foreign Affairs urges cancellation of all travel to Russia.
It is impossible to transfer money to/from Russia, or to use foreign cards for payment or to withdraw cash from ATMs in Russia.
The EU has banned Russian planes from EU airspace, which includes Finnish airspace.
Finnair flights in Russian airspace cancelled until further notice.
Finnair operations in Ukrainian airspace suspended until further notice.
Finnair flights on some routes are longer due to re-routing to avoid Russian airspace.
Finnair Updates
Finnish Travel Agencies
Travelling with UK Passport Post-Brexit
From January 2021, UK citizens resident in Finland should carry proof of Finnish residency (ex. Kelakortti) as well as their UK passport when travelling abroad.
Travel and Passports info: gov.uk/guidance/living-in-finland
Introduction
This page includes guided day trip providers, online travel agencies and full-service travel agencies.
Full-service agencies offer holidays and package tours to popular destinations; these agencies generally provide transportation, tour guides and additional services at the destination to assist their clients. Many are also able to arrange fully customised travel itineraries worldwide for their clients.
Online travel agencies do not provide the same level of service. They are essentially online shops where the user can search for and purchase cheap flights, package tours, or accommodation from a number of airlines and/or operators, and look after themselves from then on.
Top Tip: Many companies on this page promote Last Minute Deals - Äkkilähdöt / Tarjoukset or similar at their sites. You can also register to receive notification of special offers by e-mail - even before they go online! In either case, the deals can be very good value. You will probably have to be prepared to leave within 1-3 weeks, but an offer like €500 for flights and a week in a three or four-star hotel, including breakfast, next to the beach in a southern European resort would not be unusual. Great value if you have the time!
Not many sites have full English versions. Online bookings generally don't work in Google Translate, but most function well including booking forms using 'Translate' in the Chrome browser (How?).
Translate in Chrome
Desktop: Right-click anywhere on a page and click Translate to [Language].
iPhone / iPad: At bottom of screen, tap Translate.
Android: At bottom of screen select Language, tap Translate.
If you don't have Chrome, open the Finnish-language site in Finnish in one tab/window, and open it in Google Translate in a separate tab/window. Use the translation as a reference, but make your searches and bookings in the original Finnish site.
Online Travel Agencies
Rantapallo: Rantapallo is Finland's most-visited travel-focused media, helping you find the best prices and special offers from a multitude of travel operators. Site in Finnish but works great translated in Chrome browser (How?).
Translate in Chrome
Desktop: Right-click anywhere on a page and click Translate to [Language].
iPhone / iPad: At bottom of screen, tap Translate.
Android: At bottom of screen select Language, tap Translate.
Alternatively use Google Translate
Web: www.rantapallo.fi
Site sections:
- Äkkilähdöt - Late Deals
- Lennot - Flights
- Hotellit - Hotels
- Lomamatkat - Package Deals
- Huvilat - Villas, Cabins, Holiday Homes
- Kohteet - Destinations
- Supersaver www.supersaver.fi: Compare prices and book flights, hotels, and cars.
- Ebookers www.ebookers.fi: Compare prices and book flights, hotels, and cars.
Full-Service Travel Agencies
IMT: Founded in 1991 and operating until 2023 as Ikaalisten Matkatoimisto, IMT is a family business offering holidays in over 20 countries. Specialized in package holidays, spa holidays, theme holidays and cruises, IMT focuses on providing high-quality holidays with the best price-quality ratio. Popular destinations include Estonia, Sweden, Russia.
Web: www.imt.fi
Tel: +358 3 45800 Mon-Fri 10:00-15:00
Turku: Brahenkatu 5, 20100 Turku
Ikaalinen: Itsenäisyydenkatu 7, 39500 Ikaalinen
Site sections:
- Matkakohteet - Destinations
- Risteilyt - Cruises
- Kaupunkilomat - City Breaks
- Rantalomat - Beach Holidays
- Kylpylälomat - Spa Holidays
- Perhelomat - Family Holidays
- Sesonkilomat - Seasonal Holidays
- Road Tripit - Road Trips
- Kiertomatkat - Tours
- Vaelluslomat - Hiking Holidays
- Junamatkat - Train Journeys
- Apollomatkat www.apollomatkat.fi: Package holidays, theme holidays, luxury holidays, hotels, all inclusive holidays, additional services
- Aurinkomatkat www.aurinkomatkat.fi: Holiday packages, flights, hotels, flight+hotel packages, theme travel, active holidays, tailor made trips, cruises and group travel.
Popular destinations: Greece, Croatia, Cuba, Cyprus, Malta, Mexico, France, Portugal, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, Bulgaria, Dominican Republic, Egypt, Spain, India, Israel, Italy, Austria, Colombia, Sri Lanka, Thailand , Tunisia and Turkey - Kilroy Travels www.kilroy.fi: Kilroy is famous for its travel services tailored to youth and students. As well as 'regular' trips, Kilroy offers unique packages such as working holidays, volunteer work trips, backpacking tours and more in many countries. Check them out if you're young enough!
- Mr. Travel www.mrtravel.fi: Arranges tailor-made journeys to any part of the world for private persons and groups. Also package tours, flight tickets, accommodation, cruises and car rental. The focus is on custom service
- Tjäreborg www.tjareborg.fi: Tjäreborg offers leisure trips, travel packages, all-inclusive packages, cruises, Formula 1 and football trips, flights, hotels, car rental, and 'last-minute deals' via the internet, telephone and their own sales office.
Popular destinations: Portugal, Thailand, Spain, Turkey, the Canary Islands, Greece, Croatia, Cuba, Cyprus, Mauritius, Bulgaria, Egypt, Gambia, India, Dominican Republic, Aruba, Cuba, Mexico, Sri Lanka and Vietnam
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