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Finnair is Finland's flag carrier and a oneworld member, operating from Helsinki Airport to Europe, Asia, North America and India.
Finnair overview
Finnair traces its history to 1923, when it was founded as Aero O/Y, making it one of the world's oldest operating airlines. The Finnish state is its majority shareholder, and the airline is a member of the oneworld alliance.
Finnair operates Airbus A350 and A330 widebodies on long-haul routes alongside a narrowbody fleet for Europe, with regional flights flown by partner Nordic Regional Airlines. Long-haul aircraft offer Economy, Premium Economy (introduced in 2022) and a lie-flat Business cabin. From its Helsinki hub it serves more than 100 destinations, with a strong focus on connections between Europe and Asia.
| IATA code | AY |
|---|---|
| Country | Finland |
| Main hub | Helsinki (HEL) |
| Alliance | oneworld |
| Founded | 1923 |
- ICAO code
- FIN
- Cabins
- Economy · Premium Economy · Business
- Official website
- finnair.com
Where Finnair flies
Finnair runs a hub-and-spoke network from Helsinki covering the Nordics and wider Europe, with long-haul flights to Asia, North America and India.
Popular Finnair routes
City pairs Finnair flies that travelers often ask us about:
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Destination guides for Finnair travelers
Bangkok
Glittering temples, river boats, legendary street food, and one-stop connections via Tokyo, Taipei, Hong Kong or Seoul.
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Delhi
Mughal monuments, Old Delhi's bazaars, and a fast metro, with nonstops from New York, Newark, San Francisco and Toronto.
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India
Flights to India
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London
Royal landmarks, free museums and theaters in Britain's capital, with the most nonstop flights from North America of any European city.
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New York
Three airports, 24-hour subway, and five boroughs of museums, Broadway, parks and food that never runs out of new corners to explore.
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United Kingdom
Flights to United Kingdom
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Finnair sets baggage allowances by fare, cabin and route, so the same flight can include different allowances on different tickets. Your exact allowance is shown with the fare before you pay, and our agents can add bags at the airline’s published rate when they issue your ticket. See our extra baggage service for details.
Finnair cancellation policy
What happens when you cancel a Finnair ticket depends on the fare rules attached to it, which you see before booking. Tickets bought for travel to or from the US generally allow a free cancellation within 24 hours of booking when the flight is at least seven days away; after that, flexible fares may be refundable and others may convert to credit or be non-refundable. If Finnair cancels your flight, you are entitled to a refund. Our cancellation desk reviews your ticket free of charge.
Finnair date change policy
Whether a Finnair ticket can be changed, and for what fee, depends on its fare rules; you will usually pay any fare difference. We compare the options before you commit. More on our date change service.
Finnair check-in information
Check-in times and methods for Finnair vary by airport and route, including online, app and airport check-in. For international departures from the US, plan to arrive about three hours before departure, and confirm the exact deadlines in your booking confirmation.
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Finnair — frequently asked questions
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Which alliance is Finnair in?
Finnair is a member of oneworld.
Where is Finnair's hub?
Finnair's hub is Helsinki Airport (HEL) in Finland.
What cabins does Finnair offer on long-haul flights?
Its long-haul aircraft offer Economy, Premium Economy and Business Class.
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