Northern Lights News
Take the Northern Lights to new heights with Finnair
Finland’s national carrier, Finnair, brings UK travellers the opportunity to experience Finland’s popular Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) season, due to the darker winter nights. 2025 is predicted to bring the most impressive Northern Lights in around a decade with increased solar flares creating a more intense and recurrent experience. This year, the sun’s solar maximum - an 11 year cycle - will be at its peak, making this winter the perfect time to enjoy the once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Aurora 360 Flight Returns to the Yukon Skies
One of the Yukon’s most extraordinary Northern Lights experiences is making its long-awaited return. After a six-year absence, the Aurora 360 Flight will take to the skies once again in February 2026, offering travellers a rare chance to witness the aurora borealis at 30,000ft aboard a private Air North aircraft, and the unique opportunity to see nature’s great phenomenon in all its celestial splendor.
Northern Flights - Finnair announces record-breaking winter schedule to Lapland
Leading Nordic airline, Finnair, has unveiled its record-breaking schedule to Finnish Lapland this coming winter, as it continues to offer unrivalled connectivity across the region.
Where to see the Northern Lights in 2025
The 11-year solar cycle is peaking in 2025 which means we can expect more solar activity in the form of brighter, more frequent and further-reaching auroras. If seeing the aurora borealis is on your bucket list, this is time to travel north as scientists and travel experts cite next year as one of the most promising for predictable displays, especially close to the North Pole.
Learn About Constellations and Space Missions on a New Astronomy Voyage for 2024
Ever been curious about the skies above us? Want to learn more about the Northern Lights, star constellations and space missions? Havila Voyages has announced details of three new Astronomy themed cruises for 2024, accompanied by insightful lecturers from the Royal Astronomical Society.
easyJet’s charity flight to see the Northern Lights raises a record £25,000 for Aerobility
easyJet has once again partnered with charity Aerobility to host a unique ‘Aurora Flight’, which took off from London Gatwick Airport last Saturday 18th February, enabling passengers to experience the magic of the Northern Lights at 30,000 feet, all in support of a fantastic cause.
QUARK EXPEDITIONS LAUNCHES BRAND NEW GREENLAND EXPLORER ITINERARY
Quark Expeditions, the global leader in polar adventures, has announced a brand-new cutting-edge Greenland itinerary constructed around Ultramarine’s two twin-engine helicopters—and brought to life with local Greenlandic partners, enabling guests to enjoy the most innovative itinerary in Quark Expeditions’ 32-year history.
easyJet and charity Aerobility are partnering to offer a special flight to see Northern Lights
easyJet is partnering once again with disabled flying charity Aerobility to host a unique ‘Aurora Flight’, providing the opportunity to experience the magic of the Northern Lights at 30,000 feet.
Northern lights spectacular boosts interest in Arctic Circle travel
A rare and spectacular display of the Northern Lights visible in Britain last week has made people hungry to see more of the natural phenomenon that is usually only witnessed inside the Arctic Circle.
Northern Lights could reach Southern England
Scientists from the Space Weather prediction Centre (SWPC) have today announced that a G3 storm (classified as a strong geomagnetic storm) is heading towards Earth and is predicted to be strong enough to produce northern lights displays that could be visible as far south as the Midlands, even Southern England.