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

Can I bring my camera bag to the cabin?

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

Can I bring along my laptop as 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?

How do I pack my backpack?

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?

Does my baggage go straight to destination?

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 travel with my walking poles?

How much does it cost to transport a bowling bag?

Can I carry ski wax?

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?

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