Travelling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Ivalo Airport (IVL): what you need to know
Ivalo is three hours ahead of London and observes the UTC+3 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to make your LHR to IVL flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
If you want to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Ivalo Airport. These are the top stopovers between LHR and IVL:
Frankfurt Airport
Dusseldorf International Airport
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Ivalo Airport (IVL)
184 € is the lowest price for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Ivalo Airport flight. A return flight starts at 318 €. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from LHR to IVL, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across the month when searching for your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Ivalo Airport.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from LHR to IVL is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as fares go down.
Lock in the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from London Heathrow Airport to Ivalo Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
When it comes to London Heathrow Airport's on-time performance, data shows 68.18% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To get to London Heathrow Airport from central London, it'll take around 55 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 31 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Need a handy hotel near LHR? If you're boarding an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Ivalo Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Ivalo Airport (IVL)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a London Heathrow Airport to Ivalo Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near IVL instead:
Follow your own route with an Ivalo Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Green Motion, Keddy By Europcar or Europcar and chase adventure across Ivalo and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Ivalo Airport about three weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Ivalo Airport (IVL) to central Ivalo
From Ivalo Airport, Ivalo is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to drive to the centre.
It takes around 2 hours 10 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Ivalo Airport (IVL)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Ivalo Airport. February is the busiest month to visit Ivalo. If you're after a more laid-back vibe, go in May.
The warmest month in Ivalo is July, with temperatures ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Book your flights from London Heathrow Airport to Ivalo Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from LHR to IVL in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -19ºC (-2ºF) and -5ºC (23ºF) on average.
Explore more of Finland
You've seen Ivalo, now it's time to explore other corners of Finland. Journey about 418 kilometres south to Oulu to check off its must-visit sights. From Nallikari Beach to Northern Ostrobothnia Museum and Oulu Cathedral, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in Finland, consider Kajaani, roughly 499 kilometres south of Ivalo. Paltaniemi Church, Kajaani art museum and Kainuu Museum are key highlights.