
Finnair 2021 Baggage Allowance
Are you travelling with Finnair? Find out everything you need to know about Finnair baggage allowance, restrictions, fees and charges.

Finnair Carry On Baggage
When travelling with Finnair, all passengers are allowed to take at least one pieces of carry-on baggage. To avoid any delays or unexpected charges, do check that your carry-on baggage is within the size and weight limits. The table below shows how many bags you can bring as Carry-On for the flight, this depends on the fare you have purchased.
Carry-On Baggage | Business, Plus, Plus Platinum/Gold/Silver Members | Other Passengers |
How Many Bags? | Two - Max combined weight is 10 Kg | One - Max combined weight is 8 Kg |
Maximum Dimensions of Carry-On Luggage | Two bags to fit in cabin lockers above seats: 55 cm x 40 cm x 23 cm.
One small personal bag to fit underneath the chair in front of you: 40 cm x 30 cm x 15 cm. | One bag to fit in cabin lockers above seats: 55 cm x 40 cm x 23 cm.
One small personal bag to fit underneath the chair in front of you:40 cm x 30 cm x 15 cm. |
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Finnair Checked Baggage
Most flights will ensure that you have one checked bag but this will depend on the route you are flying and the class of ticket you hold.
- Economy class: maximum weight 23 kg (50 lb)
- Business-class: maximum weight 32 kg (70lb)
- external dimensions, length + width + height (Economy and Business class): up to 158 cm (62 in)
Baggage Allowance | Economy Light | Economy Classic | Economy Flex | Business Classic | Business Flex |
Flights to/from Asia* | 0 PC | 1 PC | 1 PC | 2 PC | 2 PC |
Intercontinental flights to/from Japan | 0 PC | 1 PC | 2 PC | 3 PC | 3 PC |
Flights within Europe, Russia and the Middle East | 0 PC | 1 PC | 1 PC | 2 PC | 2 PC |
Flights to/from North America** | 0 PC | 1 PC | 1 PC | 2 PC | 2 PC |
Flights within Finland, Scandinavia and the Baltics | 0 PC | 1 PC | 1 PC | 2 PC | 2 PC |
Children | 0 PC | Same as adult | Same as adult | Same as adult | Same as adult |
Infants 0-2 | 0 PC | 1 PC | 1 PC | 1 PC | 1 PC |
* Excluding Flights to/from Japan
** Flights from India to the US: for all Economy Class tickets allowance is 2 PC.
To ensure your luggage is passed through the check-in quickly and without any hassle, please use Finnairs Baggage Allowance Calculator.
Finnair Excess Baggage
If you wish to check-in more bags when travelling with Finnair, there will be excess baggage charges.
Extra Baggage
When flying with Finnair you can add on extra bags to your flight up to three hours before departure, a maximum of three extra bags can be added. Maximum dimensions still apply for extra bags, no piece of checked baggage must exceed the maximum weight allowance of 23 kg. Extra baggage charges differ depending on the route you are taking, please refer to Finnair’s website for more information.
Excess/Heavy Baggage
If your baggage exceeds the Finnair baggage limits, excess baggage fees will apply. Please refer to the table below for charges that will occur at the airport if your bag is not within the airline’s baggage dimensions. The fees below are for one flight only, if you have purchased return flights and your baggage is the same size upon return, you will need to pay this fee twice.
Flight Routes | Heavy Baggage Charges per flight |
Flights within Europe, Russia and Middle East | €/$55 |
Flights between continents | €75, $100 |
Flights within Finland, Scandinavia and The Baltics | €/$55 |

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Learn more:
Luggage Shipping to Finland
Airline Baggage Information
Easyjet Baggage Allowance
Ryanair Baggage Allowance
Aer Lingus Baggage Allowance
Up to date information gathered from the following sources on 07/06/2020: