Finnair Baggage and Carry-on

What is the carry-on allowance on Finnair flights?

When traveling with Finnair, you are allowed to carry in the passenger cabin one or two pieces of carry-on baggage, depending on your ticket type. Infants who do not occupy a seat are not allowed any carry-on baggage whatsoever.

Besides the carry-on allowance, you can bring onboard a mobility aid, such as a pair of elbow crutches or a cane. Duty-free products are counted as part of your carry-on baggage allowance. If you exceed your allowance, the extra baggage may have to be checked in, and you may have to pay applicable charges.

What is the free checked baggage allowance on Finnair flights?

Except for passengers with Superlight and Light tickets, all passengers have a free baggage allowance of at least one piece of checked baggage.

For all travel classes, each piece of baggage must have a maximum weight of 23 kg (50 lbs) and a maximum size of up to 90 x 75 x 45 cm (35 x 30 x 18 in). Certain items usually considered special baggage may also count as a single piece of checked baggage (a musical instrument, golf equipment, a snowboard, etc.) if they meet the above-mentioned requirements.

Carry-on Baggage

The carry-on baggage must fit either in the overhead compartment or under the seat directly in front of you. Should it exceed the size limits permitting it to fit as mentioned above, or the indicated weight limit, your baggage must be checked at the counters.

If your amount of carry-on baggage exceeds the allowance of your ticket, you need to pay €30 for the extra baggage.

Checked Baggage

When traveling with baggage that needs to be checked in, try to allow yourself plenty of time to undergo all the baggage drop and security formalities, since this may take quite some time, and you may have to queue at peak hours. Be advised that the baggage allowance differs based on your ticket type and itinerary as follows:

Extra Baggage Fees

For baggage in excess of the free baggage allowance, Finnair charges the following fees:

• Extra Bag Fee:
  • Charged for any bag over the free baggage allowance up to a maximum of 10 pieces of baggage.
  • Can be paid online for up to 8 extra bags up until 3 hours before departure, only if all the flights on your ticket are operated by Finnair (the flight number starts with AY).
• Heavy Bag Fee:
  • Charged for any overweight bag – 23-32 kg (50-70 lbs).
  • Can be paid online, via Customer Service, or at the airport.
• Oversized Bag Fee:
  • Charged for any oversized bag – over 90 x 75 x 45 cm (35 x 30 x 18 in) up to 190 x 75 x 65 cm (75 x 29.5 x 25.5 in).
  • Can be paid via Customer Service or at the airport.

The fees for excess baggage are collected in EUR (or the equivalent local currency), CAD (for flights departing from Canada), or USD (for flights departing from the US).

Sports Equipment

Sports equipment is considered special baggage. There is limited space for sports equipment on board, so you should add it to your booking in advance. The following sports equipment can be purchased and added to the booking online:

• Golf equipment:
  • One set of golf equipment up to 23 kg and 190 cm long.
  • Regular extra bag fee.
  • The heavy bag fee applies for golf bags weighing over 23 kg.
• Ski/snowboard equipment:
  • A pair of skis or a board, a pair of ski or snowboard boots, a pair of ski poles, and a helmet.
  • Considered one piece of baggage when packed in a single bag up to 23 kg (50 lbs) and 220 cm (79 in).
  • Regular extra bag fee.
  • Heavy and/or oversized bag fees apply if the equipment exceeds the weight and length measures.
• Bicycle:
  • In a protective case with max. weight of 23kg.
  • €70 – flights within Finland and Europe.
  • €100/$110 – flights to/from Asia, North America, and the Middle East.

If you travel with another type of sports equipment, you can add the following equipment to your booking in advance by contacting Finnair Customer Service, via the chat service, or at the airport, at the check-in or Bag Drop:

• Tandem bike:
  • A fixed rate of €300/$350 on long-haul flights and €150 within Europe can be collected in advance or at the airport.
  • If the tandem bike is heavier than 23 kg (up to 32 kg), the heavy bag fee is collected at the airport.
• Diving equipment:
  • Without air tanks, it is considered one piece of baggage, either standard if it fits into the maximum dimensions or special baggage if it exceeds the measurements of a standard bag.
  • If the diving equipment includes air tanks, you must pay the heavy bag fee at the airport.
• Windsurfing boards, surfboards, and kayaks:
  • Surfboards with a maximum length of 190 cm (75 in) and a maximum weight of 23 kg (50 lbs) are considered one piece of special baggage, and the fee for extra checked baggage is charged.
  • For windsurfing boards, canoes, kayaks, and surfboards that exceed the maximum dimensions (190 x 75 x 65 cm / 75 x 29.5 x 25.5 in), the following fee is collected at the airport:
    • €150 on flights within Finland and Europe.
    • €300 on flights to/from Asia, North America, and the Middle East.
• Fishing equipment.
• Hockey equipment.
• Walking poles.
• Vaulting poles.

Baggage Service

If your baggage is delayed or when you notice it is damaged, you can contact Finnair’s ground crew at the Arrival Service desk or create the report online.

Finnair places at the traveler’s disposal a useful tool for tracking your baggage’s status, specifically the WorldTracer service. Logging into the service with your last name and the file reference number (for example, ATLXS13166) allows you to see your luggage’s shipment status, and also to provide more information about your baggage, information that can lead to a faster retrieval.

If 72 hours have passed and you still have not received your baggage, there is an additional information form that must be filled in and submitted, which can help the airline with the search for your luggage. By sending this form, you can provide other useful information that might lead to your baggage’s whereabouts.

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