If you are flying from Singapore to chase the Northern Lights, the 9-day Icebreaker Cruise & Glass Igloo tour packs the whole Arctic bucket list into one seamless trip — an icebreaker ship, a glass igloo, three aurora hunts, snowmobiles, huskies and Santa Claus Village. Here is how Singaporeans can plan it.
Getting from Singapore to Finnish Lapland
The tour begins and ends in Helsinki, so you only need to book flights into Helsinki (HEL). From Changi the fastest routings are one-stop via a Gulf or European hub.
| Route | Airlines | Approx. time |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore → Helsinki (1 stop) | Qatar (Doha), Emirates (Dubai), Turkish (Istanbul), Lufthansa (Frankfurt) | 15–18 hrs total |
| Singapore → Helsinki (seasonal direct) | Finnair, when scheduled | ~13 hrs |
From Helsinki, everything is handled inside the package: a Tallinn ferry day, the overnight Santa Claus Express train to Lapland, and all transfers around Ruka-Kuusamo. You do not book any internal Finland transport yourself.
Best Time to Go from Singapore
Aurora season in Lapland runs roughly late November to late March. For Singaporean travellers the sweet spots are:
- December — deep snow, Christmas markets and Santa Claus Village at its most festive (great for families over the school holidays).
- Late January to mid-March — the coldest, clearest, most reliable aurora skies, and the icebreaker cruise is at its best when the sea ice is thick.
What the 9 Days Look Like
- Arrive Helsinki, relax after the long flight.
- Day trip by ferry to Tallinn, Estonia.
- Helsinki city tour, then overnight train north.
- Arrive Lapland; first aurora hunt by snowmobile.
- Arctic icebreaker cruise & ice floating; second aurora hunt.
- Reindeer & husky farm safari; third aurora hunt.
- Oulanka National Park, then check in to your glass igloo.
- Santa Claus Village & the Arctic Circle; overnight train back.
- Arrive Helsinki, fly home.
Budgeting in SGD
The land package is €2,550 per adult (roughly S$3,700 at typical rates), which is all-inclusive of hotels, the glass igloo, the icebreaker cruise, all safaris, the trains and breakfasts. Add:
| Item | Approx. SGD |
|---|---|
| Return flights Singapore ↔ Helsinki | S$1,400–2,200 |
| Travel insurance (winter activities) | S$90–150 |
| Lunches, dinners & extras | S$60–100 / day |
Packing for the Cold (Coming from the Tropics)
Singapore to −20°C is a big jump. Bring or rent thermal base layers, an insulated snow jacket and trousers, waterproof snow boots, gloves and a beanie. Thermal outerwear and boots can be rented locally, so you do not need to buy everything at home.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Singaporeans need a visa for Finland?
No. Singapore passport holders can enter Finland and the Schengen Area visa-free for up to 90 days for tourism. Carry a passport valid at least 6 months beyond your return date.
How long is the flight from Singapore to Lapland?
Plan on roughly 15–18 hours to Helsinki with one stop in the Gulf or Europe (or about 13 hours if a Finnair direct is running). From Helsinki, the tour handles all onward travel including the overnight train to Lapland.
When is the best time to see the Northern Lights on this tour?
Late November to late March. December is the most festive; late January to mid-March gives the clearest, coldest skies and the best sea-ice conditions for the icebreaker cruise.
Is the icebreaker cruise suitable for first-timers from a warm climate?
Yes. You wear a full thermal survival suit for the ice-floating, and the ship is heated. No prior cold-weather experience is needed.
9 Days · 8 Nights — Icebreaker Cruise & Glass Igloo
An Arctic icebreaker cruise with ice floating, a glass igloo night, three aurora hunts, snowmobiling, a reindeer & husky safari, a Tallinn ferry day and Santa Claus Village — all-inclusive from €2,550.
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