Sales on Scandinavian Travel

Posted by Lisa Sabol-Sikorski Apr 28, 2007

Scandinavia and Finland Airfare Deals

SAS Airlines has just reduced its fares between certain US cities and the Norwegian, Danish, Swedish, and Finnish capitals for travel in the month of May 2007. For example, travel from New York, Chicago, or Washington, DC to Stockholm, Copenhagen, and Oslo is $498 round trip and to Helsinki $538 round trip. From Seattle you can fly to the Scandinavian capitals for $598 or $658 to Helsinki. Flights to other cities in Scandinavia and Finland are also reduced.

Fly June 1-22 for $40 more to Helsinki and $60 more to the other Scandinavian capitals. The fares don’t include taxes of $80-$120. The fares require a Saturday night stay. Flights will fill up quickly at prices these low. Book online with SAS.

Scandinavia and Finland Hotel Deals

The Nordic-owned Scandic Hotel chain (a Hilton Honors partner – don’t forget to become a member so you can get airline or hotel points!) are offering a 15-30% discount on their regular rates for those booking at least 7 days in advance. These “early” rates range from 62-122 euros in Stockholm; 94-164 euros in Helsinki; 93-190 euros in Copenhagen; 124-187 euros in Gothenborg, Sweden; from 80-110 euros in Malmö and Lund, Sweden,; and 123-155 euros in Oslo. Rates include a breakfast buffet and many of the hotels allow children under age 13 to stay in their parents’ room for free. The Scandic Copenhagen has a spa package for 152 euros/night, which includes a choice of four different spa themes (Finnish sauna, Turkish spa, Roman bath, or Indian Sweat Lodge), an upgrade to a superior double room and a free smoothie.