Extra baggage fees

When all the flights in your itinerary are operated by Finnair (the flight number starts with AY and the ticket number with 105), you can pay in advance for up to three additional pieces of baggage or sports equipment within the size and weight of a standard bag. 

Extra bags can be purchased up until 3 hours before departure. Fees are in euros or the equivalent local currency. For departures from Canada, the applicable fees are collected in Canadian dollars; from the USA, Vietnam or Israel in US dollars. When departing from India, local taxes add on to the fee.

*Finland, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania
**the USA, Canada, Mexico

If you are travelling on a flight operated by Finnair but your ticket has been issued by another airline, or your itinerary includes flights operated by another airline, please pay for your extra baggage at the airport. The price of your extra baggage is determined by the operating carrier.

The tables below contain the charges for Finnair flights. If your ticket includes flights from other airlines, IATA standards of the Most Significant Marketing Carrier (MSMC) define which airline’s baggage regulations apply to those flights. Excess baggage fees are defined by the airline that is carrying out the check-in. If possible, the extra bag charges are calculated according to the Most Significant Marketing Carrier’s extra bag charges.

*Finland, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania

*the USA, Canada, Mexico

*Currently available on tickets originating from Japan.
**Currently available only on tickets originating from Europe.

A heavy bag charge applies if you are travelling with a bag that weighs 23–32 kg (50–70 lb) or exceeds the standard size of 158 cm (62 in). The charge is waived up to 32 kg (70 lb) for customers travelling in Business Class (excluding Business Light ticket holders) and to Finnair Plus Platinum and oneworld Emerald members.

A heavy bag charge can be paid at the airport only. Fees are for flights in one direction.

Fees are in euros or the equivalent local currency. For departures from Canada, the applicable fees are collected in Canadian dollars; from USA, Vietnam or Israel in US dollars. When departing from India, local taxes add on to the fee.

If special baggage, such as sporting equipment, is within the size and weight of a standard bag (including skis up to 220 cm (79 in)), it can be carried as part of your normal baggage allowance. If special baggage exceeds the standard allowance or size, an extra bag charge or a heavy bag charge applies.

Sporting equipment

The charge can be paid at the airport or in advance by filling in this form or by contacting Finnair. 

*If the board exceeds the maximum measurements of 190 cm x 75 cm x 65 cm (75 in x 29.5 in x 25.5 in).

Firearms

A handling fee always applies to the transportation of firearms. On flights within Finland, Europe, Russia and the Middle East, the fee is €45 per firearm, and on flights to/from Asia and North America €80/$90 per firearm.

The handling fee includes one (1) extra piece of baggage up to 23 kg. A firearm and ammunition must be packed in separate suitcases. If the baggage allowance (ticketed allowance plus the one piece of extra baggage included in the handling fee) is exceeded, an extra bag charge applies. Read more about transporting firearms.

Musical instruments 

Musical instruments up to 23 kg and external dimensions (length + width + height) max. 158 cm, for example, guitars, can be carried as checked baggage in the hold of the aircraft. An extra bag charge applies if you exceed your baggage allowance. 

Larger musical instruments up to 32 kg and/or 190 cm x 75 cm x 65 cm can be carried for an additional heavy bag charge. 

Large musical instruments exceeding the above measures may be accepted with a prior approval from the airline. Please fill in this form or contact our customer service.

Pets 

You will need to pay a fee for transporting pets, with the exception of guide dogs and duty dogs. The charge can be paid by filling in this form, by contacting our customer service or at the airport.

If you already have a booking, please notify us about the pet by filling in this form. 

Below you can find pet transportation fees for Finnair flights (those operated by Finnair and bearing a Finnair flight number). 

When departing from India, local taxes will be added to the fee.

When all the flights in your itinerary are operated by Finnair (the flight number starts with AY and the ticket number with 105), you can pay in advance for up to three additional pieces of baggage or sports equipment within the size and weight of a standard bag. 

Extra bags can be purchased up until 3 hours before departure. Fees are in euros or the equivalent local currency. For departures from Canada, the applicable fees are collected in Canadian dollars; from USA, Vietnam or Israel in US dollars. When departing from India, local taxes add on to the fee.

*Finland, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania
**USA, Canada, Mexico

If you are travelling on a flight operated by Finnair but your ticket has been issued by another airline, or your itinerary includes flights operated by another airline, please pay for your extra baggage at the airport. The price of your extra baggage is determined by the operating carrier.

The tables below contain the charges for Finnair flights. If your ticket includes flights from other airlines, IATA standards of the Most Significant Marketing Carrier (MSMC) define which airline’s baggage regulations apply to those flights. Excess baggage fees are defined by the airline that is carrying out the check-in. If possible, the extra bag charges are calculated according to the Most Significant Marketing Carrier’s extra bag charges.

*Finland, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania

*USA, Canada, Mexico

*Currently available only on tickets originating from Europe to/from Japan.

A heavy bag charge applies if you are travelling with a bag that weighs 23–32 kg (50–70 lb) or exceeds the standard size of 158 cm (62 in). The charge is waived up to 32 kg (70 lb) for customers travelling in Business Class and to Finnair Plus Platinum and oneworld Emerald members. 

A heavy bag charge can be paid at the airport only. Fees are for flights in one direction.

Fees are in euros or the equivalent local currency. For departures from Canada, the applicable fees are collected in Canadian dollars; from USA, Vietnam or Israel in US dollars. When departing from India, local taxes add on to the fee.

If special baggage, such as sporting equipment, is within the size and weight of a standard bag (including skis up to 220 cm (79 in)), it can be carried as part of your normal baggage allowance. If special baggage exceeds the standard allowance or size, an extra bag charge or a heavy bag charge applies.

Sporting equipment

The charge can be paid at the airport or in advance by filling in this form or by contacting Finnair. 

*If the board exceeds the maximum measurements of 190 cm x 75 cm x 65 cm (75 in x 29.5 in x 25.5 in).

Firearms

A handling fee always applies to the transportation of firearms. On flights within Finland, Europe, Russia and the Middle East, the fee is €45 per firearm, and on flights to/from Asia and North America €80/$90 per firearm.

The handling fee includes one (1) extra piece of baggage up to 23 kg. A firearm and ammunition must be packed in separate suitcases. If the baggage allowance (ticketed allowance plus the one piece of extra baggage included in the handling fee) is exceeded, an extra bag charge applies. Read more about transporting firearms.

Musical instruments 

Musical instruments up to 23 kg and external dimensions (length + width + height) max. 158 cm, for example, guitars, can be carried as checked baggage in the hold of the aircraft. An extra bag charge applies if you exceed your baggage allowance. 

Larger musical instruments up to 32 kg and/or 190 cm x 75 cm x 65 cm can be carried for an additional heavy bag charge. 

Large musical instruments exceeding the above measures may be accepted with a prior approval from the airline. Please fill in this form or contact our customer service.

Pets 

You will need to pay a fee for transporting pets, with the exception of guide dogs and duty dogs. The charge can be paid by filling in this form, by contacting our customer service or at the airport.

If you already have a booking, please notify us about the pet by filling in this form. 

Below you can find pet transportation fees for Finnair flights (those operated by Finnair and bearing a Finnair flight number). 

When departing from India, local taxes will be added to the fee.