Will a country take actions if I skip a return flight out but still leave still later via another flight?

I'm currently in Finland, Rovaniemi. I started from Mauritius, took BritishAirways to the UK (have a return ticket) then took two Finnair flights to Helsinki then Rovaniemi (return tickets here too).

At passport control I was asked for my return flights and dates.

Now I want to avoid returning through the UK and instead take a train to Helsinki from Rovaniemi, then use another airline to return to Mauritius via UAE. This flight will take off in the evening, compared to the original return flight which should leave in the morning. Also I'm going via train for the first leg (Rovaniemi to Helsinki).

Is there any issue if I take this route and not follow the one I mentioned at passport control when entering the country?

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Can I skip the outbound flight and only take the return?

No, you cannot only use the return ticket. To guarantee that the airline keeps your return ticket, you are required to travel on the first part of your trip and all the way to your final destination.

Is there a penalty for not using a return flight?

In theory yes you could be charged the fare difference (not a fine) as you purchased a one way ticket in essence. But in practice it is very very rare that an airline will do that. Many people miss a flight so that is not unusual. If one does this with the same airline often, then it could be a potential issue.

What happens if I miss a return flight on purpose?

If you purposely miss a flight then your ticket will be reallocated to someone on hold. You will lose the value of your ticket. The only reason I can think of that someone might miss a flight on purpose is that it's sometimes it's cheaper to book a muli-leg flight and travel one way or leg.

Can you leave the country without a return ticket?

Alternative onward transportation (bus/train) Remember, onward travel is just that \u2013 proof that you're leaving your destination country. It doesn't need to be a return to your original departure point. In most cases, you'll pay less for a bus ticket out of the country than a plane ticket.

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