Upgrade your travel class

Upgrade to Business Class

Business Class upgrade benefits

Make your Finnair flight even more pleasant with a Business Class upgrade and enjoy benefits like:

  • a seat in Business Class with more space, privacy and comfort, seat reservation included
  • priority check-in, security and boarding
  • lounge access
  • one complimentary piece of carry-on baggage when upgrading an Economy Superlight ticket
  • complimentary meals and beverages
  • complimentary internet access (1-hour Browse package on long-haul flights and 30-minute Stream package on flights within Europe and the Middle East)
  • Finnair amenity kit on long-haul flights.

When can I purchase a Business Class upgrade?

You can start purchasing travel class upgrades with money 30 days before your flight's departure time at the earliest. If you are a Finnair Plus member, you can purchase upgrades with Avios or upgrade benefits or join the waitlist up to 360 days before your flight.

Upgrades are offered on our website and through the Finnair app until 3 hours before departure when your flight departs from Helsinki, 8 hours before departure when your flight departs from North America, Asia, Dubai or Doha, and 24 hours before departure when your flight departs from Europe.

Upgrades from Economy to Business Class are available on our website and on the Finnair app. Upgrades from Premium Economy to Business Class are available on the website but we are still working on bringing them to the app.

Note that the benefits you're getting depend on when you buy the upgrade.

  • If you purchase in advance on our website or through the Finnair app, you get the full benefits of the Business Class upgrade as listed above.
  • If you purchase at the airport, priority services and lounge access are not included.

Upgrade to Premium Economy

Premium Economy upgrade benefits

Experience our Premium Economy travel class on our long-haul flights and enjoy benefits like:

  • a seat in Premium Economy Class with at least a 7" (17.5cm) longer seat pitch compared to the standard Economy Class seats
  • better seat recline and a leg rest supporting the whole leg
  • complimentary meals and beverages
  • memory foam cushions for added comfort
  • at least 13” screen for in-flight entertainment
  • Finnair amenity kit

How can I purchase an upgrade to Premium Economy?

You can book upgrades from Economy Class to Premium Economy conveniently on our website or through the Finnair app. Simply log in to the upgrade tool with your family name and booking reference and see the available options for both Premium Economy and Business Class.

Upgrades made simple

How it works?

With our easy-to-use self-service tool you can:

  • Check if your flight can be upgraded.
  • Purchase the upgrade with online payment options.

Please note that upgrade availability is limited.

Same price everywhere online

The price for upgrades paid with money can vary each day depending on availability, and you’ll find the same prices both on the online service and the Finnair app. You’ll get the best price when you purchase your upgrade online.

When using Avios or upgrade benefits, the charge is always the same no matter when you redeem the upgrade.

How can I pay for upgrades?

You can pay for your upgrade with

  • a credit card if your trip originates from a country that uses euros,
  • Apple Pay or some of the available online banking payment or mobile payment (Finland only) options if your trip originates from Finland, Austria, Belgium, Estonia, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania or the Netherlands,
  • Avios or upgrade benefits. Remember to log in as a member before checking upgrade availability. Read more about using Avios on upgrades.

If you are departing from other countries or wish to purchase the upgrade in another currency, please contact customer service via chat or phone.

Unfortunately, it's not possible to pay for upgrades with Finnair gift cards.

Benefits for Finnair Plus members

Make the most of your Avios

As a Finnair Plus member, you can enjoy a simpler and unified way to buy upgrades across all purchase channels.

  • Always the same price when buying an upgrade using Avios or upgrade benefits
  • All Finnair Plus members can waitlist for an upgrade up to 360 days prior to departure
  • Finnair Plus members can select confirmed upgrades up to 360 days prior to departure, if there is availability

Waitlist for upgrades

You can waitlist for a travel class upgrade with Avios or upgrade benefits if there is no availability for confirmed upgrades for a certain flight.

  • Waitlisted upgrades will be confirmed 30 days to 48 hours prior to departure, if there is availability.
  • If the waitlisted upgrade cannot be confirmed 48 hours prior to departure at the latest, your Avios or upgrade benefits will be automatically refunded within 24 hours.
  • Business Class upgrades bought online before 4 June 2025 include one extra piece of checked baggage.
  • Purchasing and waitlisting times for upgrades before 4 June 2025:
    • All customers were able to purchase travel class upgrades with money 59 days before the flight’s departure time at the earliest.
    • Finnair Plus members were able to waitlist for an upgrade 360 days to 40 hours prior to departure if there was no availability for confirmed upgrades.
    • Waitlisted upgrades were confirmed 59 days to 37 hours prior to departure, if there was availability, and refunded in case of no availability. 

Related frequently asked questions

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