Finland
Full service airline, Helsinki-Vantaa hub Finnair baggage allowance
Finnair is the flag carrier and largest airline of Finland. A member of the Oneworld alliance, it specializes in connecting Europe with Asian destinations via the shortest northern route.
| Allowance | Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|
| Carry-on bagPlus one personal item under the seat | 8 kg55 x 40 x 23 cm | 12 kg55 x 40 x 23 cm |
| Checked bagMaximum weight per bag | 23 kgUp to 90 x 75 x 45 cm | 32 kgUp to 90 x 75 x 45 cm |
Cabin baggage
What you keep with you on board. The carry-on bag goes in the overhead bin, the personal item goes under the seat in front of you.
Carry-on bag
- Size
- 55 x 40 x 23 cm
- Weight
- 8 kg
- Pieces
- One bag
One cabin bag allowed per passenger.
Personal item
- Size
- 40 x 30 x 15 cm
- Weight
- Included in carry-on allowance
- Examples
- One small personal item under the seat.
Liquids: containers of 100 ml or less, all inside one transparent resealable 1 litre bag. Baby food, medication and sealed duty free purchases are exempt.
Power banks and batteries
Lithium batteries travel in the cabin, never in the hold. Since 2025 most carriers also ban using or charging a power bank during the flight.
| Item | Cabin | Checked | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power bank up to 100 WhAbout 27,000 mAh at 3.7 V | Allowed | Not allowed | One per passenger, under the seat, not in the overhead bin. Do not use or charge it on board. |
| Power bank 100 to 160 Wh | Approval needed | Not allowed | Maximum two, with airline approval before the flight. |
| Power bank over 160 Wh | Not allowed | Not allowed | Cannot travel on Finnair in any form. |
| Spare laptop and camera batteries | Allowed | Not allowed | Terminals taped or in original packaging, up to 100 Wh each. |
| Devices with built-in batteriesLaptops, phones, cameras, tablets | Allowed | Switched off | Better in the cabin. If checked, fully switched off and protected from accidental activation. |
| E-cigarettes and vapes | Allowed | Not allowed | Cabin only, never used on board. |
Checked baggage
Finnair counts pieces, not kilograms, and the fare decides how many bags travel free. Every Light fare carries none at all, in Business as much as in Economy. A standard bag is 90 x 75 x 45 cm rather than a linear total.
| Cabin | First bag | Second bag | Max weight per bag | Max size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy Light | From €20-€80 | From €50-€150 | Not included | 90 x 75 x 45 cm |
| Economy Classic/Flex | Included | From €50-€150 | 23 kg | 90 x 75 x 45 cm |
| Business Class | Included | Included | 32 kg | 90 x 75 x 45 cm |
Economy Light: Light: Cabin baggage only
Economy Classic/Flex: 1 bag of 23kg included
Business Class: 2 bags at 32kg each included Allowances change by route, fare family and booking date, so confirm on the official Finnair baggage page before you pack.
Checked bags by fare
Finnair counts pieces and the fare decides how many. Every Light fare travels without a checked bag, in Business as much as in Economy.
| Any Light fare | No checked bag | |
|---|---|---|
| Economy and Premium Economy, Classic or Flex | 1 to 2 bags, 23 kg each | |
| Business Classic or Flex | 2 to 3 bags, 32 kg each | |
How many bags of the allowance you get depends on the route. A standard bag is 90 x 75 x 45 cm; anything larger up to 190 x 75 x 65 cm is oversized, and above that it is refused.
Excess baggage fees
What it costs when you go over the included weight. Prices are estimates and vary by route.
| Situation | What you pay | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Extra weight | €15 per kg (varies by route) | Varies by route and when you buy it |
| Prepaid online | Save up to 30% when prepaying online | Buy extra weight before departure |
| Overweight bag | €70-150 for bags 23-32kg | Above the per-bag weight limit |
Airport prices run 20 to 40 percent higher than online.
Before you pack
Six habits that keep you out of the excess baggage queue.
- Weigh bags at homeA luggage scale costs less than a single overweight bag fee, and it settles the argument at home rather than at the counter.
- Prepay extra weight onlineBuying through finnair.com is 10 to 20 percent cheaper than paying at the counter.
- Wear the heavy itemsBoots, coats and jackets on your body do not count toward any limit.
- Use compression bagsVacuum bags cut clothing volume by up to 75 percent, which helps with the 90 x 75 x 45 cm size rule.
- Check your credit card perksSome premium cards include extra baggage or refund fees on selected airlines.
- Check your loyalty statusFrequent flyer tiers often add extra weight or an extra bag on top of the fare allowance.
Finnair Plus status extras
Frequent flyer status adds to the fare allowance. The extra applies to the member only, on Finnair operated flights.
Finnair Plus: Extra allowance by tier
Sports equipment, instruments and infants
Special items travel with conditions. Every one of them needs advance reservation, and acceptance at the airport is not guaranteed without it.
| Item | Size or conditions | Fee estimate | Book ahead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sporting equipment | Inside your checked allowance, up to 190 x 75 x 65 cmA standard bag is 90 x 75 x 45 cm; anything larger is oversized and charged | Included in allowance | Not for a standard sized bag; book a bicycle, skis, golf gear or a surfboard ahead |
| Golf, ski or diving set | One set carried free for Finnair Plus Platinum and Platinum LumoOn flights operated and marketed by Finnair | Free for top tiers | Book the set ahead; the tier waives the fee, not the booking |
| Overweight bag | Over 23 kg and up to 32 kgAbove 32 kg the bag is not accepted at all | Charged per bag | Pay online before the airport |
| Musical instruments | Special handling |
Book special items online before travel. Airport prices are higher than the same allowance bought online, and hold space is first come, first served.
Check-in and bag drop deadlines
Counted back from scheduled departure. Miss the bag drop cut-off and the bag does not fly, even if you do.
Finnair sets its check-in and bag drop deadlines by airport rather than publishing one timeline. Check the times on your booking, and allow longer if you have bags to drop.
If your bag does not arrive
Delayed and damaged bags follow a strict clock. Most claims fail because the report was made after leaving the airport.
Report before you leave the hall
Go to the Finnair baggage services desk in the arrivals baggage hall. You get a Property Irregularity Report (PIR) with a 10 character reference. Without it there is no claim.
Track with the PIR reference
Use the reference and your surname on the Finnair baggage tracing page. Most delayed bags arrive within 48 hours and are delivered to your address free of charge.
Track a bagKeep receipts, mind the deadlines
Essentials bought while the bag is missing can be claimed. Damage must be reported within 7 days, delayed bag expenses within 21 days of delivery, under the Montreal Convention.
How Finnair compares
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