Finnair

Q: What are Finnair's airline codes?

Finnair's IATA code is AY , its ICAO code is FIN , and its callsign is FINNAIR .

AY FIN

Finnair is the flag carrier of Finland, a oneworld member based at Helsinki Airport. This guide covers its hub, network, fleet, cabins, baggage, check-in, Finnair Plus and airport transportation.

78
Aircraft: 111
Destinations: HEL
Hub: oneworld
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About Finnair

Schedules, aircraft assignments, terminals and fare rules can change. Confirm operational details directly with Finnair before travel.

Official name: Finnair Plc (Finnair Oyj)
Callsign: FINNAIR
Country: Finland
Founded: 1923, as Aero O/Y (first flight on 20 March 1924)
Ownership: Listed on Nasdaq Helsinki; the Finnish State is the majority shareholder
Head office: Helsinki Airport, Vantaa, Finland
Alliance: oneworld (since 1999)
Frequent-flyer program: Finnair Plus (uses Avios)
Official website: finnair.com

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.

Network

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.

Aircraft

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.

On board

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.

Before you fly

Practical information

Baggage Cabin bags, checked bags, missing luggage

Finnair baggage allowances depend on the fare, cabin, route and Finnair Plus or oneworld status.

Carry-on

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 baggage

Checked bags are included on some fares and not on others. Allowances depend on fare, cabin and route.

Special items

Sports equipment, pets, oversized items and medical equipment follow separate rules. Check the official Finnair baggage page before you fly.

Check-in and boarding Steps 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.

1 Confirm
Confirm the operating airline, airport and terminal.
2 Documents
Review passport, visa and entry requirements for your destination and for any connection in Helsinki.
3 Check in
Check in online or in the app as soon as it opens.
4 Boarding pass
Download the mobile boarding pass or print it.
5 Arrive early
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 service Official sources

For current operational information, use Finnair's official services:

Finnair website

finnair.com for booking, check-in, trip management and flight status

Finnair app

Available for iOS and Android, with mobile boarding passes and flight details

Where you land

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.

Helsinki Vantaa Airport Hub

HEL · Helsinki