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Personal item, carry-on & checked bag rules
| Bag Type | All Fares |
|---|---|
Personal | 1×Free 40 × 30 × 15 cm |
Carry-on | 1×Free 8 kg 55 × 40 × 23 cm |
Checked | 1×Free 23 kg 90 × 75 × 45 cm |
Must fit under the seat in front. No additional carry-on baggage allowed.
Based on passenger reports: generally lenient at check-in, strict at gate during peak times
Starting from €24 for extra bag within Finland and Northern Europe; €60 for heavy or oversized bag
Starting from €50 to add 10kg, €80 for 20kg additional allowance
Priority boarding, extra allowance, flexibility for business travelers and families
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Finnair allows carry-on bags up to 55 × 40 × 23 cm with a maximum weight of 8 kg. Personal items must fit within 40 × 30 × 15 cm. One checked bag (up to 23 kg) is included in standard fares.
Finnair allows carry-on bags with maximum dimensions of 55 × 40 × 23 cm (approximately 21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 inches). The maximum weight for a Finnair carry-on is 8 kg (18 lb). These dimensions include wheels, handles, and any external pockets. Always verify with Finnair before your trip, as policies can change.
Yes, Finnair includes a free carry-on bag on most fare types. Your carry-on must fit within 55 × 40 × 23 cm. The weight limit is 8 kg (18 lb).
If your carry-on exceeds Finnair's size limits of 55 × 40 × 23 cm, it may be gate-checked or placed in the cargo hold. Finnair may charge a fee: Starting from €24 for extra bag within Finland and Northern Europe; €60 for heavy or oversized bag. Based on passenger reports: generally lenient at check-in, strict at gate during peak times
On Finnair flights, a personal item is a small bag that fits under the seat in front of you, such as a purse, laptop bag, small backpack, or briefcase. Finnair requires personal items to be no larger than 40 × 30 × 15 cm. This is separate from your carry-on bag (up to 55 × 40 × 23 cm), which goes in the overhead bin.
Finnair allows personal items up to 40 × 30 × 15 cm (approximately 15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 inches). This must fit under the seat in front of you. Common examples include a small backpack, purse, or laptop sleeve that meets Finnair's requirements.
Checked bags on Finnair are not included in the base fare and must be purchased separately. Additional bag fees on Finnair: Starting from €24 for extra bag within Finland and Northern Europe; €60 for heavy or oversized bag.
Contact Finnair for specific checked bag size limits, as exact dimensions may vary by route and fare class.
The carry-on weight limit on Finnair is 8 kg (18 lb). Your carry-on must also fit within 55 × 40 × 23 cm. Finnair may weigh your carry-on at the gate, so pack accordingly. Based on passenger reports: generally lenient at check-in, strict at gate during peak times
Yes, Finnair charges for checked baggage. Checked bags are not included in the base fare and must be purchased separately. Finnair baggage fees: Starting from €24 for extra bag within Finland and Northern Europe; €60 for heavy or oversized bag
To avoid extra baggage fees on Finnair: pack light and use only the free carry-on allowance (55 × 40 × 23 cm); maximize your personal item space; book a fare that includes checked baggage if you need it; weigh and measure your bags at home before traveling; consider upgrading your Finnair fare (Starting from €50 to add 10kg, €80 for 20kg additional allowance). Planning ahead with Finnair can save you significant fees at the airport.
| Metric | Finnair | Industry Average | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carry-on Size | 55 × 40 × 23 cm | 56 × 36 × 23 cm | Above avg |
| Carry-on Weight | 8 kg | 10 kg | Average |
| Personal Item | Included | Usually included | Above avg |
| Checked Bag | Included | Varies by airline | Above avg |
| Checked Bag Weight | 23 kg | 23 kg | Above avg |
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