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Finnair launches its September sale with reduced fares to Europe, Asia and Melbourne (Photo by Travel Blog on Pexels)

Finland’s flag carrier, Finnair, has launched its September sale for customers in the UK and Ireland. The promotion offers reduced fares across its European and Asian network.

Travelers looking for a traditional Finnish winter experience can fly to Helsinki from as little as £89 one-way from London. Fares start at £94 from Edinburgh, £99 from Manchester and €79 from Dublin.


Reduced fares to Finnish Lapland

For travelers seeking an Arctic adventure, Finnair offers flights to Rovaniemi, the Official Hometown of Santa Claus.

One-way fares start at £123 from London, £130 from Edinburgh, £139 from Manchester and €117 from Dublin. Finnair is the Official Airline of Santa Claus.

Other Finnish winter destinations are also included in the sale. One-way fares to Ivalo, Kuusamo and Kittilä start at £123 from the UK and €117 from Ireland.

Meanwhile, travelers chasing the Northern Lights can head further north. Flights to Tromsø in Arctic Norway start at £149 one-way from London.


European destinations from London

The September sale also covers several other European destinations.

One-way fares from London start at:

  • Tallinn, Riga and Vilnius: £104
  • Tartu: £119
  • Kraków: £124
  • Warsaw: £129

These fares provide travelers with more options for a European winter getaway.


Finnair sale includes Asian destinations

Long-haul travelers can also take advantage of reduced fares on several Finnair routes from London, Edinburgh and Manchester.

From London, return fares start at:

  • Delhi: £449
  • Shanghai: £469
  • Singapore: £519
  • Seoul: £589
  • Tokyo: £709

Thailand is also included in the promotion. Return flights to Bangkok start at £609 from London and Manchester, or £649 from Edinburgh.

Other Asian destinations on sale include Hong Kong from £529, Osaka from £713 and Phuket from £659, all with return fares from London.


Melbourne route included in September sale

Travelers planning ahead can also book Finnair’s new Melbourne route as part of the promotion.

The new service launches on 25 October 2026. Return fares start at £799 from London, £899 from Edinburgh and £919 from Manchester.

The sale gives customers an early opportunity to plan a trip to Finnair’s newest long-haul destination.


Finnair September sale dates

Anssi Partanen, Market Director, Finnair, said:

“As the summer season comes to an end, we’re excited to launch our September sale for customers in the UK and Ireland to enjoy great deals for the upcoming winter’s travel. Whether it will be the Christmas market in Helsinki or Tallinn, the magical Northern Lights in Lapland, winter sun in Thailand, or a trip to down under to our newest long-haul destination Melbourne, we’ve some great deals out there now!”

Customers can book the reduced fares between 1 and 10 September 2026.

Travel is available between 28 September 2026 and 28 March 2027.*

However, fares to Tokyo and Osaka are part of a longer joint sale campaign. These flights can be booked between 27 August and 29 September 2026.


Finnair connections from the UK and Ireland

Finnair operates flights from London Heathrow, Manchester, Edinburgh and Dublin to Helsinki.

From its Helsinki hub, the airline provides connections across its European and Asian network. This allows customers to combine Finland with onward destinations across Europe and Asia.


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Paul Lo

Paul Lo is an independent travel journalist and editor focused on global hotel openings, airline lounges, and hospitality industry developments. Originally from Hong Kong and now based in Shanghai, he previously worked at South China Morning Post, Apple Daily, Shanghai Daily, and Global Times, covering news and developments across Asia.