TUI is launching flights to ‘Alternative Lapland’ – with Husky Sledging and Santa meetings with none of the crowds

Tui has been set to launch flights to a quieter destination in Lapland where guests can still meet Santa, but in a much more intimate setting ‘.

The holiday company has announced that it is launching flights from Manchester to Kajaani in Finland For the winter season 2026/2027.

Kajaani is located in Arctic Lakeland and the introduction follows a huge demand for ‘traditional Lapland Holidays’ by TUI customers.

Lapland holidays usually take place in Rovaniemi, but British who choose Kajaani will probably enjoy a much less busy experience.

TUI reveals: ‘Arctic Lakeland offers everything families love a Finnish Christmas Experience, from Husky Sleeies and Rendier rides to personal Christmas meetings, but in a more intimate environment of £ 1,000 per person. ‘

Flights to Kajaani runs twice a week from Manchester.

Earlier this year, Aija Laukkanen, Chief Executive of Vuokatti Tourism, the region where Kajaani is located: ‘Our winter offers you the opportunity to get away from the hustle and bustle and to enjoy Finnish winter activities in snowy forests – and to meet Santa.

‘We praise TUI UK for their decision to initiate these flights and to appreciate their trust in Kajaani and Vuokatti as winter holiday destinations.

Kajaani is located in Arctic Lakeland and the introduction follows a huge demand for ‘traditional Lapland Holidays’ by TUI customers

The holiday company has announced that the flights are launching from Manchester to Kajaani in Finland for the winter season 2026/2027

‘Arctic Lakeland is a perfect destination for a Christmas holiday, just like it Combines the Arctic and multi -parties of Finland in the winter. ‘

TUI adds that the lakes of the region in the winter are ‘glassy with a sapphire tinted glow’, while the landscape is covered with ‘ice powder’.

And if you are on the sun instead, holidaymakers will also be offered more options for winter rays with TUI that also increases the flight capacity for destinations such as the Canary Islands and Egypt.

It launches a new route from East Midlands Airport to Antalya, one of the top spots of Turkey for the winter sun. The airport also gets a new route to Sharm El Sheikh in Egypt.

TUI will also Launch flights from Cardiff Airport to Hurghada in Egypt.

London Gatwick gets an extra weekly flight to Montego Bay in Jamaica and TUI will also offer Thailand wedding packages for the first time in winter in winter.

The 2026/2027 season will be the launch of three new concept TUI hotels, the TUI Blue Yaramar in the Costa del Sol, the TUI Magic Life Redsina in Sharm El Sheikh and the Holiday Village Skanes Resort in Tunisia.

Chris Logan, commercial director at TUI UK, says: ‘Our Winter 2026 program is with great value designed in the core.

London Gatwick gets an extra weekly flight to Montego Bay in Jamaica

It is launching a new route from East Midlands Airport to Antalya, one of the top spots of Turkey for Winter sun

‘We understand that British are looking for both affordability and exceptional experiences, and that is why we have extended our range of destinations and have recorded a number of great value outings to choose from.

Were making Winter will be more accessible than ever before, whether it is a week of winter sun in the Canarianen or a dream holiday for the Caribbean, there is really something for everyone. ‘

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