The 'Search for Santa' day trips give families the chance to ejoy a private meeting with Santa Claus in his homeland before flying back home in time for bed.

For the first time, Cardiff Airport will offer the festive flights, while Bournemouth Airport trips will resume for the first time since 2019. In addition, the trip will also be available with direct flights to Kittila from London Gatwick, Manchester, Newcastle, Bristol, East Midlands, Glasgow, Birmingham, Stansted and Dublin.

The package includes return flights with breakfast on the way out and a roast dinner on the way home, a gift for every child, a meeting with Santa and a selection of snowy activities including husky and reindeer sleigh rides, tobogganing and mini skidoo adventures.

Thermal clothing is also included, as well s a hot lunch in Santa's Village and all transfers in Lapland.

Chris Logan, Commercial Director at TUI UK, said: "Our much-loved festive Search for Santa day trips are back, and we’re making it easier than ever for families across the UK to experience the magic of Lapland. Now with flights from 11 regional airports, families have the ease of flying from their local airport to meet Santa and create unforgettable memories together.”