Carry-on baggage

To make the flight as smooth and comfortable as possible for you and all on board, it pays off to pack the carry-on baggage light and tight and bring only the most necessary items with you into the cabin. Especially during the winter season when many are travelling with winter coats and with more baggage in general, the limited space for carry-on baggage on board our aircraft tends to fill up or even run out entirely.

Please note that our ground crew needs to remove excess baggage to the cargo hold before departure and it may even delay the flight. Especially when the flights are full, removing carry-on baggage is very common. This is why we urge you to check in your excess or overweight carry-on baggage right away when arriving at the airport. If you are unsure of the allowed size, you can ask for help from our ground crew.

The number of carry-on baggage items allowed depends on the travel class and ticket booked. If you bring a carry-on bag to the boarding gate that you have not purchased or that is not included in your booking, or if your carry-on bag exceeds the maximum size/weight limitations, you will be charged a €60 fee to place this bag in the aircraft hold. Check your allowance below.

Please note that the carry-on baggage instructions vary between airlines. If your trip includes flights operated by other airlines, it is good to check their baggage regulations.

Carry-on baggage allowance

Ticket type	Carry-on bag (55cm x 40cm x 23cm)	Small bag (40cm x 30cm x 15cm)	Maximum combined weight
Business Flex	1 PC	1 PC	Total weight 12kg
Business Classic	1 PC
Business Light	1 PC
Premium Economy Flex	1 PC		Total weight 8kg
Premium Economy Classic	1 PC
Premium Economy Light	1 PC
Economy Flex	1 PC
Economy Classic	1 PC
Economy Light	1 PC
Economy Superlight	0 PC

You can purchase an extra carry-on bag only when your ticket type is Economy Superlight, which does not include a carry-on bag.

Carry-on baggage sizes

Carry-on bag

maximum dimensions (length x width x height) 55 x 40 x 23 cm (21.7 x 15.7 x 9.1 in)
maximum combined weight with a small bag 8/12 kg (17.6/26.5 lb.)

Small bag

a small bag such as a small handbag, a small laptop bag or a small backpack
maximum dimensions (length x width x height) 40 x 30 x 15 cm (15.7 x 11.8 x 5.9 in)
maximum combined weight with a carry-on bag 8/12 kg (17.6/26.5 lb.)
needs to be placed under the seat

You may bring necessary assistive devices or mobility aids, such as personal oxygen concentrators (POC), apnea breathing devices (CPAP), canes or elbow crutches, into the cabin with you in addition to the carry-on baggage allowance included in your ticket. However, it's important to note that this allowance is only meant for the assistive device and does not extend to additional baggage. Read more about assistive devices.

Children have the same baggage allowance as adults in the same ticket type. Infants without a reserved seat do not have their own carry-on baggage allowance, but you can read about pushchairs and car seats here.

Finnair Plus Silver, Gold, Platinum and Platinum Lumo members can carry one complimentary carry-on bag (55cm x 40cm x 23cm) on European flights when travelling with a Superlight ticket, which otherwise includes a small bag only.

Please note that any items you purchase at the airport, including tax-free products, are counted as part of your carry-on baggage allowance.

Please make sure your baggage is within the size and weight limits described above – if you exceed your allowance, you may have to check in your extra bags and pay for the applicable charges.

Musical instruments

Musical instruments can be taken into the cabin when their dimensions are no bigger than 125cm/49in (width + length + height, the typical size of a violin case) and the weight is the allowed carry-on baggage weight at maximum. Violins, for example, can most of the times fit into the dimensions if your ticket type allows a carry-on bag.

How do I store carry-on baggage on board?

To ensure smooth travelling and enough legroom

Please place larger items of carry-on baggage, such as trolley bags, in the overhead bin above your seat or under the seat in front.
Small bag, such as a handbag, a laptop bag or a shopping bag, shall be stored under the seat in front of you.
Jackets and coats can be hung up on the hook on the seat in front of you.

Please note that the overhead bins above the emergency exit rows are reserved for the passengers who are sitting there.

Things to note when packing your carry-on

Medicines, baby food and tax-free products in the cabin

Take enough medicine for your whole trip, and keep your prescriptions with you.
You may take enough baby milk and food for the journey in original packages.
Tax-free goods with the receipt must stay sealed in an airport security bag. If you connect through another country, local security rules apply.
All tax-free purchases count toward your carry-on allowance.

Prohibited items in carry-on baggage

Some items, like sharp objects and certain batteries, aren’t allowed in your carry-on.