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Baggage allowance
What is the maximum weight of a suitcase and how much does the transportation cost?
I am travelling in Business Class; what is the maximum weight allowed for my checked bag?
My ticket type is Light. I am travelling with one checked bag and one weapon case. How many additional pieces of baggage do I need to purchase?
My baggage weighs 25kg (55lb). Is it possible to pay for two extra kilos?
Does my baggage allowance change when I upgrade my travel class?
My ticket class is “Economy”. What’s my baggage allowance?
Can I combine my baggage allowance with someone?
What is my carry-on baggage allowance?
How do I know what my baggage allowance is if I bought my ticket from a travel agent?
I am travelling to Australia. Some flights are operated by a company other than Finnair. Which airline’s baggage rules allowance, extra charges, etc apply?
What is my checked/hold baggage allowance?
I bought my ticket through Air France, and one of the flights is operated by Finnair. Air France allows me to carry 12kg of carry-on baggage. Can I take 12kg also on the flight operated by Finnair?
I am a student. Am I entitled to an additional free baggage allowance?
Carry-on baggage
Will my carry-on baggage be measured?
Can I take more carry-on baggage if I pay an extra fee?
What are the baggage allowances for infants and children?
Can I take a garment bag to the cabin?
Can I bring my camera bag to the cabin?
Can I take my wedding dress as part of my carry-on baggage?
Can I bring along my laptop as carry-on baggage?
Can I bring my purse in addition to carry-on baggage?
Can I take a folding pushchair into the cabin?
What can I take in my carry-on baggage?
Can I carry a razor in my carry-on baggage?
Can I bring snus to the cabin?
Can I take an umbrella (not foldable) to the cabin?
Checked baggage
How can I register my AirTag or Find My network accessory with Finnair?
What is a heavy bag?
How can I pay for extra baggage if one of the flights in my itinerary is not operated by Finnair?
Can I transport furniture or other larger items as checked baggage?
Can I transport a computer or a television screen as checked baggage?
What should I do if my baggage is lost or damaged?
Does my baggage go straight to destination?
How do I pack my backpack?
I’m travelling to Malaysia, and the first flight is operated by Finnair. Will my baggage be checked to my final destination, or do I need to check-in again at the transfer airport?
Extra baggage
What are Finnair’s charges for overweight/oversized bags?
Why can’t I pay for the extra baggage in advance?
What are Finnair’s charges for extra bags?
I paid for extra baggage. Why does my ticket still show the original allowance?
Musical instruments
Can I travel with my musical instrument?
Can I take my cello to the cabin?
Can I take a musical instrument on board the aircraft?
How much does it cost to travel with my guitar?
My friends and I want to take along our musical instruments. How many instruments can be carried on a flight?
Other special baggage
Can I travel with cremated remains?
Can I travel with a drone?
Can I bring my own child seat or car seat?
Can I travel with a rice cooker?
Restricted items
What is considered liquid and how much liquid can I carry?
What items are considered dangerous?
Can I bring batteries or power banks with me to the airplane?
Can I carry liquids in my checked baggage?
Sports equipment
Can I travel with my hockey equipment?
How much does it cost to transport my skiing equipment?
Can I travel with my ski jumping equipment?
Can I take a tennis racquet to the cabin?
Can I take my skateboard or a waveboard on board as carry-on baggage?
Can I take my golf clubs as part of my checked/hold baggage allowance?
Can I travel with an avalanche rescue backpack?
Can I pack two pairs of skis and ski shoes in one ski bag if the weight doesn’t exceed 23 kg?
How can I transport my sports equipment?
Can I take a football to the cabin? Do I need to empty it?
Can I take my motorcycle helmet on board as carry-on baggage?
Can I take my bicycle as part of my checked baggage allowance?
I’m travelling with skis. At the airport, do I need to contact a special desk or can I go to the normal bag drop desk?
Can I carry ski wax?
How much does it cost to transport a bowling bag?
Can I travel with my walking poles?
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