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Temperatures drop to -35 degrees Celsius/ Thousands of tourists stranded in Lapland due to flight suspension

2026-01-11 22:49:00, Kosova & Bota CNA

Temperatures drop to -35 degrees Celsius/ Thousands of tourists stranded in

Thousands of tourists have been stranded in Finland's Lapland after a severe cold wave cancelled flights from one of its airports. Departures from Kittila airport in Lapland to destinations including London, Bristol, Manchester, Paris and Amsterdam were all cancelled on Sunday as temperatures plunged to -35 degrees Celsius.

The problem is expected to continue on Monday, as Finland's meteorological agency predicts a minimum temperature of -39 degrees Celsius.

The extreme cold makes it difficult to de-ice aircraft, while ground maintenance and refueling equipment can freeze. Airport operator Finavia said humidity in the air was making the situation worse by creating slippery frost.

While Lapland - which includes northern Norway, Sweden and Finland - is known for its cold and snow, Finnish Lapland typically has an average winter temperature of -14°C, with occasional dips to -30°C, according to the country's tourism board.

Kittila Airport mainly serves people who want to travel to nearby ski resorts and see the Northern Lights, while Rovaniemi Airport, further south, is the official destination for visitors to the home of Santa Claus.

The unusual cold in Lapland comes as a storm passing over Northern Europe has brought wintry conditions and travel disruptions to the United Kingdom, France and Germany. /CNA





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