TRAVEL NEWS

Helsinki Christmas Market 27.11.2026-22.12.2026 https://tuomaanmarkkinat.fi/en/

Emirates has departed Dubai for Helsinki, Finland, for the very first time. Emirates flight EK167 departed at 07.30 hrs today with a near-full passenger and cargo load, including a VIP delegation and media onboard. The new daily service is operated on an Airbus A350. https://www.emirates.com/media-centre/emirates-takes-off-to-helsinki/

Finnair will launch daily flights between Helsinki Airport and Melbourne Airport via Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport on Oct. 25, using Airbus A350 aircraft. The return service will depart Melbourne for the first time on Oct. 26 https://aviationweek.com/air-transport/airlines-lessors/50-new-routes-launching-october-2026

Next winter, Lux Helsinki will be held over eight days, from 30 December 2026 to 6 January 2027. Starting on the day before New Year’s Eve, the festival will invite people to ring in the New Year with light art for the first time https://luxhelsinki.fi/en/