You can reach Enontekiö from many directions by public transport or by car. Public transport connections vary by season. We try to keep this page as up to date as possible, but the most reliable information on routes and timetables comes directly from the transport operators. We recommend confirming onward connections before buying flight or train tickets.

By air
Airports near Enontekiö include Kittilä, Rovaniemi, Kiruna in Sweden, and Tromsø and Alta in Norway. From these airports you can reach Enontekiö in a couple of hours by rental car, bus or on a pre booked taxi service.

Enontekiö has its own airport in Hetta, https://www.enf.fi/, which currently serves only charter flights. It is also possible to fly there with a private aircraft.

Onward connections to Enontekiö from Kittilä Airport

  • by rental car

  • by bus Kittilä - Muonio - Palojoensuu - Hetta

  • by bus Kittilä - Muonio - Palojoensuu - Kilpisjärvi

  • by airport transfer

Onward connections to Enontekiö from Rovaniemi Airport

  • by rental car

  • by bus from the Rovaniemi bus station

By train and bus
You can reach Enontekiö by taking a train to either Kolari or Rovaniemi. VR sells car train packages that allow you to continue your journey in your own vehicle after the night train. If you arrive without a car you can take a bus or a pre booked taxi from the railway station.

Onward connections from Rovaniemi

  • by rental car

  • by bus Rovaniemi - Kittilä - Muonio - Enontekiö

  • by bus Rovaniemi - Kittilä - Muonio - Palojoensuu - Kilpisjärvi

Onward connections from Kolari
Daily bus service from the Kolari train operated by Liikenne Rundgren runs from Kolari to Muonio and Kolari - Muonio - Vuontisjärvi - Hetta every day. You can easily buy a ticket in advance via Matkahuolto.

  • by rental car

  • by bus Kolari - Muonio - Palojoensuu - Kilpisjärvi

Taxis in Enontekiö
Several taxi operators serve the Enontekiö area. You can find detailed information about transport options and taxi contact details here:
https://enontekiolapland.com/matkailupalvelut/kuljetukset/

Travel to Norway via Enontekiö
There are also bus connections to Norway through Enontekiö. This makes it easy to combine Enontekiö with Norwegian destinations such as Lyngenfjord and Tromsø on the same trip.

With Arctic Route winter services you can travel from Rovaniemi to Tromsø via Kilpisjärvi. In Tromsø you can continue to the airport on local connections. In summer, the route from Rovaniemi to Tromsø via Kilpisjärvi is operated by Eskelisen Lapin Linjat.

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