Kemi-Tornio serves two towns on the border, Kemi in Finland and Tornio next to Haparanda in Sweden, at the top of the Gulf of Bothnia. For private jet charter at Kemi-Tornio, business jets can use a 2,503-metre runway, about 5 km north of Kemi.
Customs needs four hours’ notice, and refuelling requests need advance notice.
Charter-A makes the requests and confirms the plan with you at booking. ScandiAvia Oy is the handling agent. Hangar space is available on request, and private flights use the main airport. The terminal opens about 90 minutes before each departure, with other times by arrangement.
Flying privately to Kemi-Tornio
The runway is 18/36, 2,503 m by 48 m asphalt, suitable for business jets. The terminal opens about 90 minutes before each departure, and other times are by arrangement with the handler. Customs is on request with four hours’ notice, and refuelling needs advance notice. ScandiAvia Oy, which runs 24-hour operations, is the handling agent. Private flights use the main airport, and hangar space is available on request. Charter-A arranges the handler and notices, and will confirm timings with you at booking.
Kemi-Tornio airport guide
A one-page Charter-A information sheet to keep or pass to your driver: runway, hours, customs, handling and where to arrive.
Download the PDF (382 KB)Kemi-Tornio Airport at a glance
| Location | Lentokentäntie 75, Lautiosaari, 94500 |
|---|---|
| Codes | ICAO EFKE · IATA KEM |
| Region | Lapland (Kemi / Tornio), Finland |
| Nearest city | Kemi / Tornio — About 5 km north of Kemi; about 21 km from Tornio |
| Opening hours | Terminal opens about 90 minutes before each departure. Other times by arrangement with the handler. |
| Customs & immigration | On request – 4 hours’ notice |
| Runway | 18/36 – 2,503 m × 48 m asphalt |
| Private jets | Yes — business jets |
| Handling / FBO | ScandiAvia Oy |
| Private terminal | Private flights use the main airport; ScandiAvia Oy 24-hour operations +358 50 364 4002. Hangar space on request. |
| Airport website | finavia.fi |
Details checked 30 September 2026 against the airport’s own published information (ais.fi, finavia.fi, scandiavia.fi). Hours, customs and handling are reconfirmed for every flight at booking.
Why fly to Kemi / Tornio
Kemi and Tornio sit on the Finnish side of the Gulf of Bothnia, with Haparanda in Sweden just across the border, and the airport is the local one for that coast. It is about 5 km to Kemi and about 21 km to Tornio. Visitors come for the coast, for Lapland beyond and for business across the border region.
Private jet flight times to Kemi-Tornio
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize or heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 1,140 nm · 2,110 km | 3 hr 30 min | 3 hr |
| Manchester | 1,090 nm · 2,020 km | 3 hr 20 min | 2 hr 50 min |
| Edinburgh | 995 nm · 1,840 km | 3 hr 05 min | 2 hr 35 min |
| Paris | 1,225 nm · 2,270 km | 3 hr 45 min | 3 hr 10 min |
| Geneva | 1,315 nm · 2,440 km | 4 hr | 3 hr 25 min |
| Nice | 1,445 nm · 2,680 km | 4 hr 25 min | 3 hr 40 min |
Approximate airborne times in still air, worked out from the great-circle distance. Routing, winds and the aircraft chosen change them on the day; your quote gives the planned time for your flight.
Which aircraft?
From London, Kemi-Tornio is a sector of about 1,140 nautical miles. Light jets fly it non-stop; very light jets may need a fuel stop. Midsize jets and super midsize jets add cabin space and baggage room, and heavy jets suit larger groups. Non-stop range always depends on passengers, baggage and the winds on the day.
Kemi-Tornio: your questions answered
Can a private jet land at Kemi-Tornio Airport?
Yes. The 2,503-metre runway suits business jets. Customs needs four hours’ notice and refuelling needs advance notice. Charter-A arranges both. ScandiAvia Oy handles flights. It is arranged through the handler.
How far is Kemi-Tornio Airport from Kemi and Tornio?
About 5 km north of Kemi and about 21 km from Tornio. The airport is about 5 km north of Kemi.
Is hangar space available at Kemi-Tornio?
Hangar space is available on request. Charter-A asks about it at booking if your aircraft needs it. Ask when booking and Charter-A will confirm the space.
How long is the flight from London to Kemi-Tornio by private jet?
About 3 hr 30 min in a light jet and 3 hr in a midsize or heavy jet, over roughly 1,140 nautical miles. These are approximate airborne times; routing and winds change them on the day.
Is there an airport guide for Kemi-Tornio Airport I can download?
Yes. Charter-A’s airport information sheet for Kemi-Tornio Airport is free to download from this page as a PDF. It sets out the runway, opening hours, customs, handling agents and where to arrive for a private flight.
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