Finnair ticket types: Light, Classic and Flex

Latest on the ticket options

We first introduced the current ticket types in March 2020 and a year later presented new competitive one-way fares for short-haul flights. Since 15 June 2021, we have added even more choice and personalisation opportunities by introducing the new Business Light ticket type, making Economy Light available on our flights from Asia and fine-tuning our other ticket types.

If you've booked your ticket before 15 June 2021, you can travel worry-free with your original ticket and have the services included in it. If you booked a Classic ticket before 15 June 2021 and change the completely unused ticket to new flights of a different fare (or a different routing), then you'll receive a new ticket with the updated change and refund conditions. All other benefits follow your original ticket.

As a Finnair Plus member, you continue to have all your tier benefits regardless of the ticket type you choose.

Our tickets in a nutshell

What's included in your ticket type

We believe transparency is essential for supporting you in picking the right ticket for your needs and, as a result, ensuring you have the best possible travel experience with us. Below you can check what's included in each ticket type and what travel extras can be purchased to further tailor your journey. The following is valid for tickets bought on or after 15 June 2021.

Not sure which ticket you booked or simply want to double-check? If you booked through Finnair's website, app or customer service, your ticket type is written in your booking confirmation email. If you booked through a travel agency, check your ticket type from booking confirmation or directly from the travel agency.

Booking changes

We updated our ticket change policy to allow more flexible changes for all ticket types during coronavirus.

	Economy Light	Economy Classic	Economy Flex	Business Light	Business Classic	Business Flex
Change of travel dates or flights	Temporarily possible with the updated rules			Temporarily possible with the updated rules
Name change	No	For a fee	For a fee	No	For a fee	For a fee
Refund of a cancelled or unused ticket*	No	No		No	No
Business Class upgrade	For money or points	For money or points	For money or points	–	–	–

*Refund rules differ in the case of flight disruptions. Read more about applying for a refund here.

For partner flights, the services included in the ticket may be different. You see them when making your booking and in the booking confirmation.

Baggage

	Economy Light	Economy Classic	Economy Flex	Business Light	Business Classic	Business Flex
Carry-on baggage	1 pc (8kg)	1 pc (8kg)	1 pc (8kg)	2 pc (10kg in total)	2 pc (10kg in total)	2 pc (10kg in total)
Personal carry-on item
Checked baggage	Can be purchased	1 pc (23kg)	1 pc (23kg)	Can be purchased	2 pc (32kg each)	2 pc (32kg each)
Priority baggage	No	No	No	No

For partner flights, the services included in the ticket may be different. You see them when making your booking and in the booking confirmation.

Advance seat selection

	Economy Light	Economy Classic	Economy Flex	Business Light	Business Classic	Business Flex
Standard or Preferred seat	Can be purchased	Can be purchased		Can be purchased	Can be purchased
Other seat types	Can be purchased	Can be purchased	Can be purchased	–	–	–

Airport services

	Economy Light	Economy Classic	Economy Flex	Business Light	Business Classic	Business Flex
Priority check-in	No	No	No	No
Priority security	No	No	No	No
Lounge access	Can be purchased	Can be purchased	Can be purchased	Can be purchased
Priority boarding	No	No	No	No

Onboard services

Aside from meals on short-haul flights and internet access, everyone within the same travel class of the aircraft enjoys the same top-class onboard service.

	Economy Light	Economy Classic	Economy Flex	Business Light	Business Classic	Business Flex
Meal and beverages on flights within Europe and the Middle East*	Can be purchased	Can be purchased	Can be purchased
Meal and beverages on long-haul flights*
Internet access	Can be purchased	Can be purchased	Can be purchased	Can be purchased	Short-haul: 30 minutes Browse package Long-haul: 1 hour	Short-haul: 30 minutes Browse package Long-haul: 1 hour

*The menus vary between travel classes and routes. Juice and water are complimentary for all on both short and long-haul flights.

Finnair Plus

In addition to what's included in the ticket type, you may also have benefits based on your Finnair Plus tier.

	Economy Light	Economy Classic	Economy Flex	Business Light	Business Classic	Business Flex
Award and tier points multiplier	50%	100%	150%	150%	200%	250%

Did you buy your ticket before 31 March 2020 and have a ticket type that's not listed above? See more information here.

Add a finishing touch with travel extras

You can first add travel extras to your trip at the time of booking a flight. After you have booked your ticket, check from your booking confirmation email or from Manage booking what you already have included in your ticket. If you wish or need to purchase anything else for your trip, you can easily do so in Manage booking.

Upgrade your travel class

If you purchase the Business Class upgrade, the ticket change and refund policy will follow from the original ticket type. Other benefits depend on when and where you buy the upgrade.

If you purchase in advance, you get the full benefits of the Business Class.

If you purchase at the airport, you get the Business Class experience on board, while priority services at the airport, such as lounge access, are not included. The rules of your original ticket define the baggage allowance.

Start with checking if your flight can be upgraded. If there's availability, we encourage you to purchase it in advance on our website to enjoy all of its benefits.