If you are travelling with baggage that needs to be checked, try to take enough time to complete all the baggage drop-off and security formalities, as this can take some time and you may need to queue during rush hour. Note that flight attendants on Finnair flights regularly bring hand luggage into the checked baggage compartment, especially in winter when everyone is wearing heavy coats. If your itinerary includes flights operated by another airline, please pay for your extra baggage at the airport. The price of your excess baggage is determined by the operating airline. Finnair online contact page: www.finnair.com/us-en/customer-care-and-contact-information information on special baggage fees (sports equipment, musical instruments, etc.) can be found in Finnair`s terms and conditions. Please note that you may not be able to pay for your baggage online if you have not purchased your ticket directly from Finnair and the journey includes flights to or from North America. In addition to carry-on baggage, you can bring a mobility aid such as a pair of elbow crutches or a stick on board. Duty-free products are counted in your hand luggage. If you exceed your baggage allowance, additional baggage may need to be checked in and you may have to pay the appropriate fee.
If all flights in one direction of your itinerary are operated by Finnair, you can save time and money with prepaid baggage for that journey. You can purchase up to three stamped bags at the time of booking or via Manage Booking after your booking has been confirmed. The maximum amount of luggage is 10 pieces of luggage. Finnair may ask you to check your hand baggage for safety or comfort reasons. This policy only applies if space on board is limited. A child with their own seat has the same basic baggage allowance as an adult travelling in the same travel class. The free infant baggage allowance includes one piece of baggage weighing up to 23 kg (50 lbs). The following table shows Finnair`s free baggage allowance.
You can take a necessary mobility aid such as a stick or elbow crutches with you on the plane. Children have the same baggage allowance as adults in the same booking class. Children without a reserved seat don`t have their own carry-on luggage, but you can read more about strollers and car seats here. Please note that all items you purchase at the airport, including duty-free products, will be counted towards your hand baggage. Please ensure that your baggage meets the size and weight limits described above – if you exceed your baggage allowance, you may be required to check in your extra baggage and pay the applicable fees. The following sports equipment is considered as one piece of luggage: Finnair treats most sports equipment, including golf club sets, as standard baggage. In addition, according to the airline`s guidelines, skis up to 220 centimeters (79 inches) in size are counted as one piece of luggage. Persons wishing to transport sporting weapons must obtain prior authorisation from Finnair and pack the weapon separately from the ammunition. For baggage in excess of the free baggage allowance, Finnair charges the following fees: The excess baggage charges listed below apply to passengers who hold a ticket with a Finnair flight number and are travelling on a scheduled flight operated by Finnair in Finland, Europe or Asia. In other cases, the excess baggage per kg charge is 1.5% of the highest published fare for an economy class ticket, regardless of the class of travel (1% on flights to and from Australia and New Zealand).
Special baggage fees can be paid before check-in at the counter at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. At other airports, passengers must go to check-in for more information. Musical instruments may be taken into the cabin if their dimensions do not exceed normal hand luggage (e.g. violins). Disclaimer: The information on this page is true and accurate at the time of publication. Since airlines reserve the right to change policies at any time, you will find finnair.com official and current baggage restrictions. With the exception of passengers with Economy Light tickets, all passengers have a free baggage allowance of at least one piece of checked baggage, depending on the ticket type and itinerary. Exception: If you are travelling with the Economy Light ticket type, infants do not have a free baggage allowance, but a foldable stroller and safety seat can be carried free of charge. If required, checked baggage can be added separately for a fee. For all classes of travel, each bag must have a maximum weight of 23 kg (50 lbs) and a maximum size (length + width + height) of up to 158 cm (62 inches). Some items that are normally considered special baggage may also be considered individual checked baggage (musical instrument, golf equipment, snowboard, etc.) if they meet the above requirements.
To pay in advance, log in to your reservation and add your luggage. Depending on your itinerary, cabin class, fare and time of purchase, excess baggage fees can range from $30 per bag to $200.