Brussels Airlines adds Arctic winter routes to Norway and Finland
The Belgian flag carrier will operate new scheduled flights to Evenes, Kemi and Kittilä during the 2026/27 winter season, reflecting growing demand for northern European destinations.
Brussels Airlines announced a boost to its winter schedule, introducing regular services from Brussels-Zaventem to three Arctic locations in Norway and Finland for the 2026/27 season. The carrier cites rising interest in the far-north’s winter scenery and the chance to see the Northern Lights as the main driver behind the new routes.
## New Arctic destinations and frequencies
The airline will serve:
- Evenes (EVE) in northern Norway, near the Lofoten archipelago, with one weekly flight in February and March 2027. - Kemi (KEM) in Finland, at the northern tip of the Gulf of Bothnia, with two weekly flights from 25 December 2026 to 10 March 2027. - Kittilä (KTT) in Finnish Lapland, with three weekly flights from 10 December 2026 to 27 March 2027.
These schedules are presented in the table below:
| Destination | Weekly frequency | Service period | |---|---|---| | Kittilä (Finland) | 3 flights | 10 Dec 2026 - 27 Mar 2027 | | Kemi (Finland) | 2 flights | 25 Dec 2026 - 10 Mar 2027 | | Evenes (Norway) | 1 flight | Feb - Mar 2027 |
## Context within the broader Nordic market
Brussels Airlines’ expansion mirrors a wider trend among European carriers that have been adding routes to the Arctic Circle in recent years. The market, once dominated by seasonal, family-focused travel centered on Santa-Claus themes, is now attracting a broader clientele seeking winter landscapes and outdoor activities.
In March 2026, airlines belonging to the Lufthansa Group - the parent company of Brussels Airlines - collectively operated up to 69 weekly flights to Arctic destinations from various Central and Western European airports. This figure underscores the growing importance of the northern niche for legacy carriers.
## Parallel moves by Lufthansa Group airlines
Other Lufthansa Group airlines are also increasing their Arctic presence. German carrier Lufthansa will launch a nonstop service from Munich to Rovaniemi and add a second weekly flight to Kittilä. Frankfurt will see additional frequencies to both Rovaniemi and Kuusamo, while Tromsø will receive two extra weekly connections from Frankfurt and Munich. These coordinated efforts highlight a strategic push to capture winter tourism demand across the Nordic region.
The new Brussels Airlines routes, together with the broader Lufthansa Group expansion, suggest that the Arctic corridor is becoming a more integral part of European aviation networks, driven by passenger interest in unique winter experiences and the commercial potential of the far-north market.
