Finavia to rise airport charges by 3.5% from Jan

Finavia, the company operates country´s airports will increase airport charges for airlines and other airport users from the beginning of 2022.

Passenger charges will increase by 3.9% and landing charges will increase by an average of 2.5%, said the Finavia in a press release on Thursday.

Security charges will increase by 4.0%. In total, airport charges will increase by 3.5% compared to 2021.

The underlying reasons for the price change are the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the increase in financing costs as well as increased depreciation due to the investment programme, said Finavia.

If an airport users disagree with the pricing decision, they may refer the issue to the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency for processing in accordance with the Act on the Airport Network and Airport Charges.