TUI announced day trips to popular spot from Glasgow Airport
The exciting programme includes flights from 11 regional airports across the UK, including Glasgow.
The travel firm said the 'Search for Santa' day trips allow families the 'ultimate Lapland experience' with the chance to meet the real Santa Claus in his snowy homeland and be back in their own bed the same night.
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With tickets starting at £750 per person, the package includes return flights with in-flight meals, including a delicious roast dinner on the flight home, a private meeting with Santa, and a gift for every child.
Travellers will also be able to enjoy a range of snow activities, including husky and reindeer sleigh rides, mini skidoo adventures for youngsters, and tobogganing.
Additionally, thermal clothing is included in ticket prices, plus a hot lunch in Santa's village, and all transfers to Lapland, which is located in Finland.
TUI is offering day trip flights to Lapland from airports including Glasgow, Cardiff, London Gatwick, Manchester, Newcastle, Bristol, East Midlands, Birmingham, Stansted, Dublin, and Bournemouth.
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(Image: Newsquest) Here is the day trip itinerary:
Fly to Kittila – Customers will get a traditional cooked English breakfast on the flight, before landing and heading to pick up the included snowsuit and boots.
Snow Village – Kittila's Snow Village is home to an ice hotel with igloo-like rooms, an ice bar and ice sculptures.
Reindeer Sleigh Ride – Climb into a sleigh and let Rudolph and co guide the way through snow-covered forests.
Husky Adventures – Hop on the back of a husky-led sleigh and be whisked off on a short ride around the Lappish countryside.
Snowmobiling – After learning how to ride, head off on a short ride to explore the winter wilderness.
Arctic Storytelling – Get a real taste of tradition when meeting one of the Lapland locals and listen to age-old stories and legends about Lapland.
Meet Santa – Hop on a skidoo and travel through the snowy woodland to meet Santa, where his elves will teach families how to say hello in Finnish.
Snow Fun – It's not Lapland without playing in the snow, so start a friendly snowball fight, ride a sledge or build a snowman and then warm up by the campfire with a hot berry juice.
Home Time – After the day at Snow Village has finished, Santa's elves will take customers back to the airport, where you will get a Christmas dinner in the sky on the flight back home.
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Chris Logan, Commercial Director at TUI UK, said: "Our much-loved festive Search for Santa day trips are back, and we're making it easier than ever for families across the UK to experience the magic of Lapland.
"Now with flights from 11 regional airports, families have the ease of flying from their local airport to meet Santa and create unforgettable memories together.'
Those interested in a day trip to Lapland in 2026 from Glasgow Airport can either fly out on December 12, 2026, or December 22, 2026.
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