The Finnish Aviation Union (IAU) has announced industrial actions affecting ground operations at Helsinki Airport on 2, 4, 7, 16, 18, 21, 23 and 25 July 2025. Due to industrial action, many important services at Helsinki Airport, such as customer service, baggage handling, aircraft maintenance, cargo and catering services, will be affected.

Current status 

• 2 July: We have cancelled pre-selected flights scheduled for Wednesday, 2 July 2025 on Monday, 30 June 2025. 

• 4 July: We have cancelled pre-selected flights scheduled for Friday, 4 July 2025 on Wednesday, 2 July 2025. 

• 7 July: We have cancelled pre-selected flights scheduled for Monday, 7 July 2025 on Saturday, 5 July. 

• 16, 18, 21, 23 and 25 July: The assessment of potential flight cancellations is still ongoing. No decision has been made yet. If you have a flight on 16, 18, 21, 23 or 25 July, we recommend rescheduling your journey as soon as possible to ensure the best possible flight alternatives. You can make the change free of charge. See your options in section Your options if you have a booking on 16, 18, 21, 23 or 25 July 2025. 

For customers on operating flights on the days of industrial action, please check in online and allow enough time to arrive at the airport. Pack essential items like medicines in your carry-on bag, within your allowance. Be prepared for congestion at service points and delays in baggage delivery at Helsinki airport.

We will update this page as soon as new information is available. We will confirm any possible flight cancellations 2 days before the planned industrial action date. Please note that our customer service does not have further information. We are very sorry for the uncertainty and harm this situation may cause, and we will do our best to ensure your journey goes as smoothly as possible.

You can see your passenger rights here. 

Your options if you have a booking on 16, 18, 21, 23 or 25 July 2025

You can change your travel date in advance through Manage booking, if your ticket type allows it. Alternatively, you can contact our customer service. 

Kindly be aware that if you decide to voluntarily change your flight before a potential cancellation caused by industrial action, you are not entitled to customer care, such as hotel accommodation, and standard compensation under EU261 regulations.   

Unfortunately, our customer service is very busy now, and waiting times can be between 1 to 3 hours. Please note that each call answered has a fee of €1.70, and local network charges apply for both the waiting time and the call itself. Thank you for your patience. 

Frequently asked questions

Q: Why doesn’t Finnair publish cancelled flights earlier?

A: Cancelling flights before industrial action is confirmed would not benefit our customers. The involved parties are actively working toward a mutual agreement.

Q: If the industrial action is confirmed and Finnair is forced to cancel multiple flights, why isn’t a complete list of all cancelled flights published online?

A: As the situation may change during the cancellation process, it's challenging to keep the list fully accurate. Some flights during the days of the industrial actions may also be cancelled for other reasons, such as weather or technical issues, which may not appear on the list. This can make it difficult for customers to interpret.