Special diets and food allergies

Knowing your meal suits your needs is one less thing to think about before your flight.

Choose from a range of meals for different diets, allergies and religious requirements. Options vary per travel class and route.

Select your special meal at least 24 hours before the flight via Manage booking or in your Finnair Plus profile if you're a member.

Special meals on short-haul flights

Special meals are available only in Business Class on Finnair-operated short-haul flights within Europe.

Economy Class tickets on European flights don’t include free meals or special meals. You can buy a pre-order meal, or snacks and drinks from the onboard menu during the flight.

Special meals on long-haul flights

On Finnair-operated long-haul flights to/from Asia, North America and the Middle East, special meals are available in all travel classes. Business Class has a few more options.

We can't guarantee a completely allergen-free meal, cabin or journey. All meals are prepared in shared facilities and may contain traces of allergens.

Meal name	Description	Availability
Special meal (SPML)	Free from the 7 most common allergens: gluten, nuts, peanuts, eggs, milk, fish and crustaceans. Meals are designed in advance and won't contain any of the allergens mentioned. Can contain other allergens. Unfortunately, other variations or combinations aren't available.	Business Class on short and long-haul flights
Fruit platter (FPML)	Contains fresh fruit and berries in all services. No warm meal or other types of food are served with this option.	Business Class on short and long-haul flights
Vegetarian Jain meal (VJML)	Jain meal is an Indian vegetarian meal prepared in accordance to Jain principles. It may contain: vegetables grown above ground and fruit. Doesn't contain: Meat, poultry, fish, seafood, eggs, dairy products, root and bulbous vegetables such as onion, garlic, potatoes, ginger and mushrooms.	All travel classes on Delhi flights
Asian-style vegetarian meal / Vegetarian Hindu meal (AVML)	An Asian-style vegetarian meal. Contains a limited amount of dairy products. Suitable also for customers who prefer a vegetarian Hindu meal.	All travel classes on long-haul flights and Business Class on short-haul flights
Bland and mildly seasoned meal (BLML)	Mildly seasoned meal. Cabbages, onions, bell peppers, legumes and strong seasonings are avoided. Not suitable for individuals with the mentioned allergies as the meal might contain small amounts of the listed ingredients.	All travel classes on long-haul flights and Business Class on short-haul flights
Children's meal (over 2 years old) (CHML)	Soft and easily recognisable food.	All travel classes on long-haul flights and Business Class on short-haul flights
Diabetic meal (DBML)	Low in fat and sugar.	All travel classes on long-haul flights and Business Class on short-haul flights
Gluten-free meal (GFML)	May contain gluten-free wheat starch and gluten-free oat. Not suitable for individuals allergic to wheat or related crops.	All travel classes on long-haul flights and Business Class on short-haul flights
Kosher meal (KSML)	A meal containing only kosher foods and prepared by a reputable specialist kitchen.	All travel classes on long-haul flights and Business Class on short-haul flights
Lacto-ovo vegetarian meal (VLML)	Vegetarian meal which may contain dairy products and egg.	All travel classes on long-haul flights and Business Class on short-haul flights
Lactose-free meal (NLML)	Prepared from lactose-free ingredients. Not suitable for individuals with milk allergy.	All travel classes on long-haul flights and Business Class on short-haul flights
Low-calorie meal (LCML)	Low in fat and sugar.	All travel classes on long-haul flights and Business Class on short-haul flights
Low-fat meal (LFML)	Low-fat and low-cholesterol meal, prepared without high-fat ingredients or added fat.	All travel classes on long-haul flights and Business Class on short-haul flights
Low-salt meal (LSML)	Prepared from low-salt ingredients.	All travel classes on long-haul flights and Business Class on short-haul flights
Muslim meal (MOML)	Doesn't contain pork, products derived from pork, gelatin, alcohol, alcohol containing spice extracts or fish meat from species without scales or fins.	All travel classes on long-haul flights and Business Class on short-haul flights
Non-vegetarian Hindu meal (HNML)	Prepared according to the requirements of the Hindu religion. This meal is non-vegetarian, and it is prepared and spiced in Indian style. It may contain lamb, chicken, fish, eggs, milk, and dairy products. Doesn't contain beef, veal, beef sauces or products derived from beef. (If you prefer a vegetarian Hindu meal option, choose AVML).	All travel classes on long-haul flights and Business Class on short-haul flights
Vegetarian vegan meal (VGML)	A vegetarian meal which is also suitable for vegans. Doesn't contain any animal products (meat, fish, poultry, gelatin, milk, egg or honey).	All travel classes on long-haul flights and Business Class on short-haul flights

Travelling with food allergies

If you have a food allergy and need a special meal, select it at least 24 hours before your flight. We offer several options for common dietary needs and allergens, including dairy, eggs, seafood and gluten.

If you have multiple or severe allergies, a suitable special meal may not always be available. We can't offer variations or combinations other than the listed special meals.

Allergen information

Finnair follows the European Union's food regulations in Finland and on flights departing from the EU. On flights from other countries, allergen information may not be available or may vary, and cabin crew can't share allergen details for flights departing outside the EU.

Bringing your own food

You're welcome to bring your own food on board, as long as it meets carry-on baggage security rules. Food can't be heated or refrigerated in the cabin, so non-perishable items are the most convenient.

Nut and peanut allergies

Some meals and snacks may contain nuts, peanuts or traces of them, or may be made in facilities that handle nuts or peanuts.

Business Class is the only travel class with a nut-free meal option (SPML). It's not available in Premium Economy or Economy. SPML contains no gluten, nuts, peanuts, eggs, milk, fish or crustaceans, and suits many customers with nut or peanut allergies.

When you board, let the cabin crew know about your allergy, and they can ask nearby customers to avoid eating nuts or peanuts during the flight. We don't make announcements about allergies. We also can't guarantee that other customers won't eat nuts or peanuts, or that we can stop them from bringing them on board.

For extra peace of mind, you can bring your own wipes to clean your tray table, seat pocket and armrests of any traces left from a previous flight.

Severe allergic reactions

Severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) on board are rare. If you have a severe allergy, consult your doctor before travelling to discuss the possible risks and how to minimise them.

If you’ve been prescribed an epinephrine or adrenaline auto-injector (such as EpiPen, Anapen, Twinjext or Jext), keep it with you in your carry-on baggage and make sure it’s easily accessible throughout the flight. We recommend carrying it in its original packaging together with your prescription and a doctor's letter. Auto-injectors aren't included in onboard emergency medical kits.

Let the cabin crew know where your medication is stored and what to do in an emergency. Our crew is trained in basic first aid and can recognise the symptoms of anaphylaxis. However, they're not able to give medication and may need to rely on a medical volunteer or your travel companion for help.

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