January return flights to Kittilä for a bargain

Pirates, Finnish Lapland rarely dips this low: easyJet is flying return from London Luton to Kittilä, the gateway to Levi, for £63 per person. The dates are set for 12 to 16 January 2027, four days deep in Arctic winter.

January is the heart of Lapland's dark season, with settled snow, dry Arctic cold and very short daylight that stretches fast as the month goes on. That long darkness is exactly what you want for the aurora, and Kittilä sits right in the sweet spot for it. This is a low-cost fare, so only a small cabin bag is included. Check easyJet's website for luggage fees if you need to bring more than hand luggage, which you probably will for a winter trip.

Kittilä is a 15-minute transfer from Levi, Finland's largest ski resort and a brilliant base whether you ski or not. Huskies, reindeer sleigh rides and snowmobile safaris are all on the doorstep, and the Levi Northern Lights Experience sits at 5/5 on TripAdvisor if you fancy a guided aurora hunt rather than standing out in the cold on spec. With 111 average aurora nights a year here, four days gives you a genuinely good shot at the green glow overhead.