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Finnair to run direct long-haul flights from Stockholm during winter

Published : 10 Jul 2021, 00:22

  DF Report
Airbus A350 aircraft. Photo: Finnair.

National flag carrier Finnair will operate non-stop flight from Sweden to Thailand and USA during the upcoming winter, said the airlines in a press release on Friday.

The flights will be operated from Arlanda airport in Sweden to Bangkok and Phuket in Thailand and Miami in the United States for the winter season 2021/2022.

All three routes will be operated with an Airbus A350 aircraft.

“We are excited to meet the travel needs of our Swedish customers with a non-stop service from Arlanda to Thailand and Miami, which are among the top winter holiday destinations for Swedes”, said Ole Orvér, Chief Commercial Officer, Finnair.

“The new flights will strengthen our offering in the Swedish market,” Orvér added.

As of October 22, Finnair flies from Arlanda to Bangkok five times a week on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays. From November 28, the weekly frequencies will be increased to seven and flights are operated from Monday through Sunday until April 22, 2022.

Flights from Arlanda to Phuket will be operated on Sundays as of October 24. An additional frequency will be added Thursday as of November 4th and for Tuesdays as of November 30. Flights to Phuket will be operated until April 21, 2022.

Flights from Arlanda to Miami will start with two weekly frequencies, on Wednesdays and Saturdays as of October 23. From November 29, flights will be operated also on Monday and Friday until April 22, 2022.

Finnair flies to Bangkok, Phuket and Miami also from its home base Helsinki Airport.