Which airline alliance is Finnair part of?

Finnair is a member of the Oneworld alliance.

What is the Finnair loyalty programme called?

Finnair’s loyalty programme is called Finnair Plus.

What baggage allowance does Finnair offer?

Economy Class passengers may carry 1 piece of hand luggage up to 8kg, while Business Class passengers may carry 2 pieces with a combined weight of 10kg. Checked baggage allowances vary by route and fare type, with each checked bag limited to 23kg.

How can I check in for Finnair flights?

Finnair online and mobile check-in is available up to 36 hours before departure. Airport check-in closes 40 minutes before regional flights and 1 hour before international flights.

What are popular Finnair destinations?

Popular Finnair destinations include Helsinki, London, Tokyo, Bangkok, Stockholm, New York, Paris, Berlin and Singapore.

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IATA code:

Hub airport:

Helsinki Airport

Alliance:

Oneworld

Loyalty program:

Finnair Plus

Inflight magazine:

Blue Wings

Frequently asked questions

About

Finnair is the flag carrier and largest airline in Finland, based at Helsinki International Airport. Finnair flies to more than 132 destinations across the globe and, as a Oneworld alliance partner, has codeshare agreements to more destinations than you could ever imagine! Finnair is the 6th oldest airline in the world, and with no fatal accidents in all the time that it’s been in operation, it is no wonder that it is considered one of the safest and most reliable airlines to date.

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Baggage

Carry-on baggage

Economy Class: 1 piece at 8kg

Business Class: 2 pieces, with a combined weight of 10kg

Checked baggage

The amount of luggage pieces and weight varies greatly with Finnair, depending on the route that the passenger is flying. For a detailed explanation, please have a look at the Finnair baggage page.

Each piece of luggage should weigh no more than 23kg.

Check-in

Online and Mobile Check-in

Online check-in is available up to 36 hours ahead of departure.

Airport Check-in

Passengers can also check in at the airport at the self-service check-in points or at the Finnair airport counter. Check-in closes 40 minutes ahead of regional flights and 1 hour ahead of international flights.

On-board

Finnair has two cabin classes: Business Class and Economy Class.

Passengers in Business Class can look forward to signature menus, fully-flat seats, a high-quality amenity kit, priority boarding and so much more.

Passengers in Economy Class can enjoy complimentary snacks, meals and beverages, personalised in-flight entertainment systems, comfort and great service all round!

Destinations

Finnair currently flies to 132 destinations across the globe. Some of their top routes include:

Helsinki
Amsterdam
Beijing
Berlin
Chicago
Colombo
Delhi
Dubai
Hamburg
Ibiza
Istanbul
London
Miami
Oslo
Verona
Zurich

The information on this page is correct as of date of publishing. While every effort is made to keep information as fresh as possible, Travelstart takes no responsibility for any of the information being out of date or incorrectly noted.

Why fly with Finnair

Safety

With an extremely high rate of safety across all sectors of the industry, Finnair is considered one of the safest airlines in the world.

Network

Finnair is a member of the Oneworld airline alliance, giving passengers more destinations to travel to than ever before with their codeshare agreements!

Awards

Finnair has won numerous prestigious awards in the aviation sector, and has recently been awarded the ‘Best Airline in Northern Europe’ award by Skytrax!