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Frequently asked questions

Baggage

Baggage allowance

My ticket type is Light. I am travelling with one checked bag and one weapon case. How many additional pieces of baggage do I need to purchase?

I am travelling in Business Class; what is the maximum weight allowed for my checked bag?

My baggage weighs 25kg (55lb). Is it possible to pay for two extra kilos?

Does my baggage allowance change when I upgrade my travel class?

My ticket class is “Economy”. What’s my baggage allowance?

Can I combine my baggage allowance with someone?

What is my carry-on baggage allowance?

How do I know what my baggage allowance is if I bought my ticket from a travel agent?

I am travelling to Australia. Some flights are operated by a company other than Finnair. Which airline’s baggage rules allowance, extra charges, etc apply?

What is my checked/hold baggage allowance?

I bought my ticket through Air France, and one of the flights is operated by Finnair. Air France allows me to carry 12kg of carry-on baggage. Can I take 12kg also on the flight operated by Finnair?

What is the maximum weight of a suitcase and how much does the transportation cost?

I am a student. Am I entitled to an additional free baggage allowance?

Carry-on baggage

Will my carry-on baggage be measured?

Can I take more carry-on baggage if I pay an extra fee?

What are the baggage allowances for infants and children?

Can I take a garment bag to the cabin?

Can I bring my camera bag to the cabin?

Can I take my wedding dress as part of my carry-on baggage?

Can I bring along my laptop as carry-on baggage?

Can I bring my purse in addition to carry-on baggage?

Can I take a folding pushchair into the cabin?

What can I take in my carry-on baggage?

Can I carry a razor in my carry-on baggage?

Can I bring snus to the cabin?

Can I take an umbrella (not foldable) to the cabin?

Checked baggage

What is a heavy bag?

How can I pay for extra baggage if one of the flights in my itinerary is not operated by Finnair?

What should I do if my baggage is lost or damaged?

Can I transport a computer or a television screen as checked baggage?

Does my baggage go straight to destination?

I’m travelling to Malaysia, and the first flight is operated by Finnair. Will my baggage be checked to my final destination, or do I need to check-in again at the transfer airport?

How do I pack my backpack?

Extra baggage

What are Finnair’s charges for overweight/oversized bags?

Why can’t I pay for the extra baggage in advance?

What are Finnair’s charges for extra bags?

I paid for extra baggage. Why does my ticket still show the original allowance?

Musical instruments

Can I travel with my musical instrument?

How much does it cost to travel with my guitar?

My friends and I want to take along our musical instruments. How many instruments can be carried on a flight?

Can I take a musical instrument on board the aircraft?

Can I take my cello to the cabin?

Other special baggage

Can I travel with cremated remains?

Can I travel with a drone?

Can I bring my own child seat or car seat?

Can I travel with a rice cooker?

Restricted items

What is considered liquid and how much liquid can I carry?

What items are considered dangerous?

Can I bring batteries or power banks with me to the airplane?

Can I carry liquids in my checked baggage?

Sports equipment

How much does it cost to transport my skiing equipment?

Can I travel with my ski jumping equipment?

Can I travel with my hockey equipment?

Can I take a tennis racquet to the cabin?

Can I take my skateboard or a waveboard on board as carry-on baggage?

Can I take my golf clubs as part of my checked/hold baggage allowance?

Can I travel with an avalanche rescue backpack?

Can I pack two pairs of skis and ski shoes in one ski bag if the weight doesn’t exceed 23 kg?

How can I transport my sports equipment?

Can I take a football to the cabin? Do I need to empty it?

Can I take my motorcycle helmet on board as carry-on baggage?

Can I take my bicycle as part of my checked baggage allowance?

Can I carry ski wax?

How much does it cost to transport a bowling bag?

I’m travelling with skis. At the airport, do I need to contact a special desk or can I go to the normal bag drop desk?

Can I travel with my walking poles?

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