Flights to Loviisa, Uusimaa from NT$5,773

If you’re arriving by air, you won’t have to think too long and hard about which airport to choose. Loviisa has just one – Vantaa Airport (HEL).

A flight to Loviisa means touching down at Helsinki Airport. Disembark the plane, pick up your bags and you’ll be 72 kilometers from the center of town.

There are 19 air carriers connecting Loviisa to 85 airports from all over the globe.

Most often, travelers choose to fly with Finnair, Norwegian Air International and SAS when heading to Loviisa. The biggest proportion of these flights come from Stockholm, with Finnair servicing this route the most.

With approximately 1,111 direct flights operating each week, you’ll be touching down in Loviisa before you can say, “Are we there yet?”

Flights to Loviisa departing from Stockholm, Copenhagen and Riga airports are the most sought after.

Which city you depart from determines how much of the in-flight entertainment you’ll get to enjoy. From Stockholm to Loviisa, the average flight time is 1 hour and 4 minutes. From Oulu it takes about 1 hour and 3 minutes, and from Riga it’s 1 hour and 6 minutes.

Don’t leave locking in your flight to Loviisa until the very last minute. That’s one move frequent travelers use to get the best deals. Booking in advance means more choices and less expensive flights. Also, shop around and compare your options. If your destination has multiple airports, you may be able to pick up a fantastic price by flying into a smaller terminal. Last but not least, be ready to lock in your seat quickly if you stumble on a real bargain. It might not be available for long! With a bit of know-how and a little luck, the perfect airfare can be yours.

We’ve got the lowdown on how to make your flight a stress-free experience. Follow our tips and you’ll be speeding through the airport and exploring Loviisa in no time.What to pack in your hand luggage:

• The secret to having a hassle-free flight experience is to pack ahead. First up, the essentials: passport, official ID, cash and vital medications. Next, bring items that’ll help while away those hours, like your laptop or a juicy novel. You’ll also want to pack your chargers, a neck pillow and a pair of noise-canceling headphones. Last but not least, be sure to squeeze in toiletry items like a toothbrush, deodorant and a fresh change of clothes.

Do not pack the following items in your hand luggage:

• While the list of banned items differs between air carriers, the general guide to follow is avoid carrying anything sharp, flammable or explosive. This includes screwdrivers, drills, aerosol cans and bleaching agents. Sports equipment like bows and arrows, and items that could harm other people, such as firearms and ammunition, are also banned from the cabin.

What to wear on a flight:

• Comfort should be your highest priority when choosing what to wear on board. Consider your footwear choice carefully too, as swollen feet are a common side effect of flying. Flat shoes which are slightly roomy are always a good idea.
• Unfortunately, one risk of flying long distances is developing deep vein thrombosis (DVT), a blood clot condition caused by lengthy periods of inactivity. To prevent this from happening, take every opportunity to walk around the cabin and stretch your legs. Compression tights and socks are another easy way to help minimize this risk.

The secret is to be organized before you reach airport security. That way, you’ll be boarding that plane to Loviisa in a flash. Follow these helpful tips and get your vacation off to a great start:

• Airport security personnel first need to establish that you have a valid passport and matching boarding pass before you can proceed any further. Have them close by, ready for inspection.
• Time to strip down. Well sort of. Your belt, coat, keys and other items in your pocket, like your earphones, will need to go through the X-ray machine. Make your life easier by removing them as your turn draws near.
• All your electronic devices, including your phone and laptop, must also be scanned separately.
• Remember to remove gels and liquids from your carry-on luggage. They often need to be sent through the X-ray scanner separately. Each item should be in a container no larger than 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) and everything must fit inside a quart-size (one liter), clear zip-lock bag.
• Choosing your footwear wisely can save you several precious minutes. Hiking or heavy-style boots are often required to be removed and X-rayed separately. Lightweight sneakers usually aren’t.
• Airlines will not allow any sharp or pointed objects in the cabin. If you need to bring these kinds of items, put them in your checked baggage.