Enontekiö Airport (ENF/EFET)
New routes and frequency possibilities and why these routes would work
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Enontekiö- Kautokeino Saami Airport – one of six year-round open access points to one of Europe’s most unique destinations within the Arctic Circle – Lapland. As you would expect – superb winter pursuits and, in another season, the stunning wilderness of the Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park.
Finavia’s northernmost airports form a network of six modern, year-round open and tourism-friendly access points to one of Europe’s most unique destinations at the Arctic Circle – Lapland. The six airports form a unified business and marketing concept – Lapland Airports. With a dense airport network we can promise: The North is Near.
In 2009, Lapland Airports had 900,000 passengers of which 360,0000 which were international passengers (MIDT and Finavia charter statistics 2009). The high season for international travellers is from December to March. The main international markets for Lapland Airports are UK (43%), France (13%) and Germany (10%). Major investments in infrastructure to the tourism centres in Lapland now provide a high potential for new airlines and tour operators to make profitable business.
Lapland region and Finavia are committed to creating incentives and marketing programmes to increase international passenger volumes to Lapland Airports (Ivalo, Enontekiö, Kittilä, Rovaniemi, Kuusamo and Kemi-Tornio).
| Potential routes from Europe: |
| Germany |
There are no regular direct flights, scheduled or charter, to Lapland from Germany. The existing demand is 28,000 indirect passengers. The main airports for German passengers are Kittilä and Rovaniemi. A substantial growth potential exists between tour operators and airlines in this market. Ivalo and Kuusamo provide a good potential for wildlife and nature holiday seekers. |
| United Kingdom |
Almost 45% of Lapland’s international passengers currently come from the UK. The charter market is mature, but currently heavily affected by the economic downturn. The UK market has a well established Christmas/Santa Claus product bringing an annual 100,000-150,000 passengers to Lapland in December with growth potential to prolong the travel season from December to November-March. Scheduled flights are in demand to satisfy tour operator demand for part-charters and seat-only products. |
| France |
France is the second-largest international market for Lapland. The charter market provides seats for 60% of the total 37,000 passengers arriving to Lapland. Main airports served are Rovaniemi, Ivalo and Enontekiö. Establishing new tour operator sales in France would grow the total market. |
| Russia |
Russian tourists are the single largest market visiting Finland and Lapland, including a total of 20,000 passengers arrive to Lapland from Russia. New services from Russian scheduled and charter airlines would provide a strong alternative for the passengers arriving by train or car. The flight time from Moscow is only 1 hour – connecting the Moscow catchment to Lapland. |
| The Netherlands |
Around 60% of passengers arrive to Lapland via Helsinki (from a total of around 21,000). The growth of the direct charters has been given a boost to the market with TUI, Voigt Travel and Buroscandinavia giving Lapland a strong visibility in the Dutch market. Rovaniemi, Kittilä and Kuusamo are the main airports served. |
| Spain |
Around 65% of Spanish passengers arrive with scheduled service via Helsinki (from a total of around 21,000 Lapland visitors). Spain holds a potential in existing and new tour operators requiring suitable air services to grow their business. The main airports served are Rovaniemi, Ivalo and Kittilä. |
| Potential routes from Asia: |
| Japan |
Surprisingly, Japan makes it into the top10 international visitor chart with an annual 12,000 Japanese tourists arriving in Lapland via Helsinki, according to MIDT. The growth potential in this market is very high. |
Lapland Airports: The top three international markets
Ivalo
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Enontekiö
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Kittilä
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Rovaniemi
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Kuusamo
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Kemi-Tornio
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Other major reasons to serve this airport
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Saami culture will be a major focus of the new International Ski marathon which will take place in April 2011 between Enontekiö and Kautokeino – the nearby municipality in neighbouring Norway which is a centre for Sami people (such as these children). The 90km or 60km race route across the arctic and tundra plain to Kautokeino follows an ancient mail delivery path from the village of Hetta, a ski resort close to Enontekiö- Kautokeino Saami Airport. The race is open to all ages and abilities.
- Enontekiö- Kautokeino Saami Airport (ENF) – the airport in Sámi land is located in the western part of North Calotte Region (135,000 inhabitants).
- The region belongs to the Sámi Homeland area. Kautokeino, the neighbouring municipality of Enontekiö, is the center of the Sámi culture in the North Calotte Region.
- There are two attractive Sámi culture events in the region: St. Mary´s Day in Hetta in March and Saami Easter Festival in Kautokeino.
- Enontekiö is Europe´s last remaining Arctic wilderness at the intersection of three national borders (Finland, Sweden and Norway). It is an appealing nature destination in summer and winter. The absolute strengths of tourism development in the region rely on arctic, varying nature, clearly distinct seasons, snow guarantee (November – May) and midnight sun.
- Enontekiö has easy access to the popular tourist attractions in the region: the National Park Pallas-Yllästunturi, Hetta Ski Resort and other ski resorts (Pallas and Olos) in the region. The region provides pleasant and comfortable accommodation throughout the year in hotels, holiday villages and cabins. Local activity programme companies arrange thrilling activities (husky, snowmobile and reindeer safaris and cross-country skiing excursions) in winter. The fell guides can take you in summer to the best fishing places, hiking and canoeing routes in the shared wilderness regions of Finland, Sweden and Norway.
- Enontekiö is also a natural gateway to North Norway and the fjords of the Arctic Sea and the North Cape.
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Travellers seeking excitement: These organisations are keen to contribute to your route development and make it successful.
Marketing and other support
Lapland Airports offers a wide range of support to airline partners:
- Growth Incentive Scheme 2010-2011 (http://www.finavia.fi/airlines/Terms_and_conditions_and_airport_charges)
- Overall airport charges reduced by 10% since 1 September 2009
- Start-up support: For new routes (unserved airport pairs) a three year discount programme applicable to all carriers.
- Market information: statistics (MIDT) and passenger surveys on request.
- Consultation in planning and realising route marketing possibilities in Lapland
- Full details of promotion policy at http://www.finavia.fi/Marketing_Co-operation
Other marketing cooperations: Lapland Region and Finland
Finavia works in close co-operation with the following organisations, which are keen to contribute to your route development and make it successful:
Visit Finland
Visit Finland supports tourism industry businesses and groups in developing and marketing tourism services for the international market.
Lapland Marketing
Regional tourism development organisations:
- Levin Matkailu Oy (Kittilä Airport)
- Pohjois-Lapin Matkailu Oy (Enontekiö Airport)
- Tosi-Lappi (True Lapland) Oy (Enontekiö Airport)
- Naturpolis Oy (Kuusamo Airport)
- Meri-Lapin Matkailuyhdistys ry (Kemi-Tornio Airport)
- Rovaniemen Matkailu Oy (Rovaniemi Airport)
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Besides its immediate access to the Hetta ski resort, as the airport name suggests Enontekiö- Kautokeino Saami Airport also provides the main access point into Kautokeino, in neighbouring Norway, the main centre of Sami culture.
Catchment Area
- 30 min catchment: Hetta, the main village of Enontekiö
- 60 min catchment area: Muonio, Kautokeino (Norway)
- 120 min catchment area: Kilpisjärvi, Levi Ski Resort, Ylläs Ski Resort
Under-served freight opportunities and other economic impact factors
Please contact us for more information on freight opportunities
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Enontekiö- Kautokeino Saami Airport serves a range of centres including the Hetta Ski Resort, a major new investment in the region offering seven downhill runs and a paradise for cross country skiing. Saami people and culture are also a substantial offering within the catchment.
Geography
- Enontekiö Airport is located in the municipality of Enontekiö in the northwestern part of Finnish Lapland. A bus connection meets the arrival of the domestic route flights from the airport to Hetta and Kilpisjärvi. There is also a taxi service on call from the airport to Muonio, Kautokeino and Ylikyrö.
- The nearest railway station is located in Kolari (150 kms from the airport). There is a night train connection from Kolari to Helsinki, Tampere and Turku.
Infrastructure & Operations
- Runways (number and length): 1 runway 2000 x 45
- Category: CAT I
Important infrastructure developments and/or other news
- Hetta Ski Resort is the newest investment in the region. Seven ski runs, snowboarding, ski rental, ski school and nature excursions. Cross-country ski tracks.
- The development strategy of the municipality of Enontekiö emphasizes the use of region’s opportunities for the benefit of tourism and development of services. The municipality of Enontekiö is taking part in tourism organizations on local, regional and county level and is developing co-operation between companies and municipalities in Norway and Sweden as well.
Vital statistics
- Registered overnights (2009) in Enontekiö: Finnish 86,500, foreign visitors 37,150, total 123,600.
- Foreign tourists TOP3: UK 10,227, France 9,350, Norway 6,800.
- Registered beds (2009): Enontekiö: 1,055 beds, Muonio: 997 beds, Kautokeino 329 beds.
- Passenger numbers (2009): A total of international 17,700 passengers.
- Largest carrier: British Midland Airways (40%)
