How to get to Hetta, Enontekiö
Despite being fully within the Arctic Circle, Hetta is surprisingly easy to reach - the main complication is that there are too many options.
The schematic map shows Hetta's position relative to nearby airports and train and bus terminals in Northern Scandinavia. Despite being fully within the Arctic Circle, we are easy to reach. The main complication, for those saving on travel costs, is that there are too many options.
- Enontekiö (ENF) airport: 10 mins away
- Kittilä (KTT): 2+ hours, buses twice daily - most hassle-free
- Rovaniemi (RVN): 4+ hours, main northern train terminal
- Alta (Norway): 2+ hours; Tromsø: 4+ hours
- New Arctic Bus Route connects the main northern Scandinavian cities
Choosing a route
If money is no issue, or you book well ahead, fly into Kittilä or Rovaniemi in Finland and transfer by bus. Comparing entry routes (Alta, Tromsø, Kiruna) can save money, though some overland bus and train connections are seasonal. Last-minute travellers should also check charter flights, which sometimes release seats to individuals.
Transfer times from northern airports & terminals
ENONTEKIÖ (ENF): 10 mins (airport shuttles available) - primarily open to charter flights. We are happy to pick clients up with advance notice.
KITTILÄ (KTT): 2+ hours (buses twice per day) - the closest commercial airport in Finland and the most hassle-free way of reaching us.
ROVANIEMI (RVN): 4+ hours (buses twice per day) - the main train terminal in northern Finland, a larger hub than Kittilä with more budget flights. The bus takes 5 hours door-to-door (c. 3.5 hours by hire car).
ALTA (Norway): c. 2+ hours, and TROMSØ: 4+ hours. A daily bus runs from Alta to Kautokeino, our closest Norwegian village, 1 hour from Hetta.
From FinlandHow to reach Hetta (Enontekiö) through Finland by air, bus, subsidised shuttle, taxi, train or car - the easiest option for those relying on public transport.1 pageFrom Finland
From NorwayReaching Hetta from Norway - via Alta (the closest Norwegian airport), Tromso or the scenic drive through the Lyngen Alps and Kilpisjärvi.
From SwedenHow to reach Hetta from Northern or Southern Sweden, via Kiruna airport, hire car, bus or train.Planning a trip this far north?
We have lived and guided here since 2008 - ask us anything about the area.