Finnair
Finnair (AY) guide with airline codes, Helsinki hub, network, fleet, cabins, baggage, check-in, Finnair Plus, lounges and airport transportation.
- Aircraft
- 78
- Destinations
- 111
- Hub
- HEL
- Alliance
- oneworld
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Pick your arrival airport. Fixed price, and a driver in arrivals with your name on a sign.
About Finnair
Finnair is the flag carrier of Finland, founded in 1923 as Aero O/Y and headquartered in Vantaa, on the grounds of Helsinki Airport. It is a listed company majority-owned by the Finnish State and has been a member of the oneworld alliance since 1999.
Its hub is Helsinki Airport (HEL), where all flights use a single terminal with separate Schengen and non-Schengen areas. From Helsinki, Finnair flies to more than 90 destinations in Europe, including cities across Finland and Lapland, and to long-haul destinations in Asia, North America and, from October 2026, Australia, with Melbourne served via Bangkok. Some European and domestic flights are operated for Finnair by Nordic Regional Airlines (Norra).
The fleet of about 78 aircraft includes 54 Airbus jets flown by Finnair (A319, A320, A321, A330 and A350) and 24 ATR and Embraer regional aircraft operated by Norra.
Schedules, aircraft assignments, terminals and fare rules can change. Confirm operational details directly with Finnair before travel.
Where Finnair flies
Routes and frequencies change with the season. Some flights sold with an AY flight number are operated by Norra or by partner airlines; check the "operated by" line when you book.
Finland and Lapland
Domestic flights from Helsinki to cities such as Oulu, Kuopio and Vaasa, and to Lapland airports including Rovaniemi, Kittilä and Ivalo. From December 2026, Norra also flies directly from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Rovaniemi and from Brussels and Zurich to Kittilä.
Europe
Year-round flights to Nordic and European cities such as Stockholm, Oslo, Copenhagen, London Heathrow, Paris, Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Prague, Budapest, Kraków and Reykjavík, plus seasonal leisure routes to the Canary Islands and the Mediterranean.
Asia and Australia
Long-haul flights to Tokyo Haneda and Narita, Osaka, Seoul, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Singapore and Bangkok, and in winter to Phuket and Krabi. A daily flight to Melbourne via Bangkok starts on 25 October 2026.
North America
Flights to New York JFK, Dallas Fort Worth and Los Angeles, plus a seasonal winter route to Miami.
Finnair fleet
The figure of about 78 aircraft includes the 54 Airbus aircraft flown by Finnair and the 24 regional aircraft operated for Finnair by Norra, as of June 2026. The aircraft shown at booking is not guaranteed until departure.
Airbus A350-900
The main long-haul aircraft, flying to Asia, North America and Australia, with Business, Premium Economy and Economy cabins.
Airbus A330-300
Long-haul aircraft used on routes to North America and Asia, and on some European routes such as London Heathrow.
Airbus A319, A320 and A321
Narrowbody jets for flights within Finland and Europe.
Norra regional fleet
ATR 72 turboprops and Embraer E190 jets on domestic and shorter European routes, operated by Nordic Regional Airlines.
Finnair cabin classes
Cabins depend on the aircraft and route. Check the seat map and fare conditions before you buy.
Business Class
Available on long-haul and European flights. On wide-body aircraft, Business Class seats convert into fully flat beds.
Premium Economy
A separate cabin on A350 and A330 long-haul aircraft, between Business and Economy.
Economy
The standard cabin on all flights, sold as Superlight, Light, Classic and Flex fares with different carry-on, checked-bag, seat and flexibility options.
Practical information
BaggageCabin bags, checked bags, missing luggage
Finnair baggage allowances depend on the fare, cabin, route and Finnair Plus or oneworld status.
Business, Premium Economy and Economy Light, Classic and Flex passengers can bring one carry-on bag of up to 55 x 40 x 23 cm (22 x 16 x 9 in) plus one small bag of up to 40 x 30 x 15 cm (16 x 12 x 6 in). Combined weight is up to 8 kg (17.5 lb), or 12 kg (26 lb) in Business Class. Economy Superlight includes only the small bag.
Checked bags are included on some fares and not on others. Allowances depend on fare, cabin and route.
Sports equipment, pets, oversized items and medical equipment follow separate rules. Check the official Finnair baggage page before you fly.
Check-in and boardingSteps before departure
Online check-in on finnair.com or the Finnair app opens 36 hours before departure, or 24 hours before for flights to and from the United States. At Helsinki Airport, bags can also be checked the evening before departure. Follow the check-in and bag-drop deadlines shown in your booking.
Confirm the operating airline, airport and terminal.
Review passport, visa and entry requirements for your destination and for any connection in Helsinki.
Check in online or in the app as soon as it opens.
Download the mobile boarding pass or print it.
Allow time for bag drop, security and, on non-Schengen flights, passport control.
Lounges
At Helsinki Airport, Finnair operates Finnair Business Lounges in both the Schengen and non-Schengen areas, plus the Finnair Platinum Corner (Schengen) and the Finnair Platinum Wing (non-Schengen). Access depends on cabin, Finnair Plus or oneworld status, and the itinerary. Check the location and opening hours before you travel.
Loyalty program
Finnair Plus is Finnair's loyalty program. Members collect Avios on Finnair, oneworld and partner flights and with program partners, and use them for award flights, upgrades and other rewards. Program rules change, so check your account for the conditions that apply to your trip.
Flight status and customer serviceOfficial sources
For current operational information, use Finnair's official services:
finnair.com for booking, check-in, trip management and flight status
Available for iOS and Android, with mobile boarding passes and flight details
Finnair airports
Finnair operates a single hub in Helsinki. Almost all Finnair flights fly to or from Helsinki, so check the departure airport on your ticket before you book a transfer.
Airport transportation for Finnair passengers
Public transport, authorized taxis, shared shuttles or a pre-booked private transfer. Arriving long-haul or with a lot of luggage is the case for booking ahead: fixed price, and a driver in arrivals with your name on a sign.
Airport Transportation is an independent platform and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Finnair.
Finnair FAQs
What are Finnair's airline codes?
Finnair's IATA code is AY, its ICAO code is FIN, and its callsign is FINNAIR.
What is Finnair's main hub?
Helsinki Airport (HEL) in Vantaa, Finland. Almost all Finnair routes fly to or from Helsinki.
Which terminal does Finnair use in Helsinki?
Helsinki Airport has one terminal, and all Finnair flights use it. Flights within the Schengen area and flights outside it leave from separate areas of the terminal. Confirm the gate on your boarding pass before travel.
Is Finnair part of an airline alliance?
Yes. Finnair has been a member of oneworld since 1999.
What is Finnair's frequent-flyer program?
Finnair Plus, which uses Avios.
Does Finnair fly to New York?
Yes. Finnair flies daily between Helsinki and New York JFK, where it uses Terminal 8.
Does Finnair fly to Bangkok?
Yes. Finnair flies between Helsinki and Bangkok Suvarnabhumi with more than one flight a day in the 2026/27 winter season, and from 25 October 2026 some flights continue to Melbourne.
Does Finnair fly to Krabi?
Yes, seasonally. In the 2026/27 winter season Finnair flies between Helsinki and Krabi twice a week. Check finnair.com for the current schedule.
When does Finnair online check-in open?
Online check-in opens 36 hours before departure, or 24 hours before for flights to and from the United States.
How big can my Finnair carry-on bag be?
On most fares, one carry-on bag of up to 55 x 40 x 23 cm plus one small bag of up to 40 x 30 x 15 cm, with a combined weight of up to 8 kg (12 kg in Business Class). Economy Superlight includes only the small bag.
Is Airport Transportation affiliated with Finnair?
No. Airport Transportation is an independent transportation-booking platform and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Finnair.
Information reviewed in October 2026. Airline schedules, fleet figures, baggage rules and passenger services are subject to change.