Santa’s Lapland and back by supper from Cornwall Airport Newquay

Breakfast in Cornwall. Huskies, reindeer and Santa somewhere deep inside the Arctic Circle. Home again in time for supper.

That is the plan for one December day this year, as Lapland tour operator Transun introduces a brand-new departure flying direct from Cornwall Airport Newquay.

The ‘Let it Snow!’ day-trip adventure leaves in the morning and brings families back the same evening, with a packed day of winter activities in between.

What families will get up to in Lapland

Once on the ground, families can try mushing a team of eager huskies, snowmobiling down a frozen river and riding on a reindeer sleigh.

Each family will also have a private meeting with Santa himself, giving them the chance to hand deliver a Christmas wish list.

And there is time set aside for fun in the snow too, including snowball fights and tobogganing.

Where the flight is heading

The flight will land at Pajala Airport in Swedish Lapland, deep inside the Arctic Circle.

It will be Transun’s exclusive charter, and the only arrival into Pajala that day, which gives a sense of just how remote this wilderness location is.

Temperatures there frequently drop to -30C. Thermal suits and snow boots are provided to keep everyone warm.

A first for the Newquay route

“We are delighted to introduce this day trip adventure from Cornwall Airport Newquay,” said Transun director James Crawshaw.

“This is the first time we have operated this departure and we are excited to share the festive fun with families from Cornwall.”

Andrew Boomer, Operations Director at Cornwall Airport Newquay, said the partnership gives people in Cornwall more choice from their local airport.

“Working with Transun to expand our charter flight offering gives people in Cornwall more choice from their local airport,” said Andrew. “We look forward to supporting this new departure and building a relationship that creates further opportunities for the future.”

Date and prices

The Let it Snow! day trip operates on Saturday 19 December, priced at £599 per adult and £569 per child.

Transun has been running since 1982 and operates exclusively on its own charter flights from regional UK airports, with all bookings ATOL protected.

Full details are on the Transun Let it Snow! page, and the rest of the airport’s routes are listed on the Cornwall Airport Newquay flights page.

📷Arctic 2026 (Photo by Kirsten Holst)