Finnair Baggage Allowance, Fees & How to Add Extra Baggage

AY / FIN · Finland

Purchase extra checked or carry-on baggage online via Manage Booking or during booking. Up to 10 pieces per passenger. Prepaid online prices are lower than airport prices. Use the official links below to review baggage rules, booking access, and related airline services.

Baggage Policy Official website

Updated Aug 28, 2026

Finnair Baggage Allowance

Free checked and carry-on baggage allowances by cabin class and route. Allowances vary by route, ticket type, and frequent flyer status — always confirm with the official baggage policy before you fly.

Checked baggage

Piece concept; allowance varies by fare brand (Superlight/Light/Classic/Flex) and by route group. Light fares have no free checked baggage on all routes. Superlight is short-haul Europe only (other destinations). Max piece size 90×75×45 cm; over 23 kg or exceeding standard dimensions triggers heavy/oversized handling.

Label	Amount	Notes
Journeys between Japan and Europe — Economy Flex / Classic	2 PC (23kg each)	Verbatim from checked baggage table: Business Flex/Classic row shows '3 PC (32kg each)' for this column, Economy Flex/Classic shows '2 PC (23kg each)'. Footnote : allowance for Japan depends on departure/destination country and available ticket options. Children: same as adult. Infants 0–2 years: 1 PC (23kg) plus baby stroller and car seat free (***). Max weight 23 kg per piece on Economy/Premium Economy; external dimensions up to 90×75×45 cm (35×30×18 in) per piece; max allowed 190×75×65 cm (75×29.5×25.5 in) otherwise as cargo. Short-haul = within Europe; long-haul = to/from Asia, North America and Middle East (sizes section).
Journeys to/from Asia and the Middle East (incl. other intercontinental excl. Japan/North America) — Economy Flex / Classic	1 PC (23kg)	Verbatim table cell for this column: '1 PC (23kg)' for Economy Flex/Classic. Footnote **: includes also other intercontinental flights. Children same as adult; Infants 1 PC (23kg) plus stroller/car seat free. Same size/weight limits: 90×75×45 cm per piece, max 190×75×65 cm; Economy max 23 kg.
Journeys between North America and Europe — Economy Flex / Classic	1 PC (23kg)	Verbatim table cell: '1 PC (23kg)' for Economy Flex/Classic. Footnote ***: North America = USA, Canada and Mexico. Children same as adult; Infants 1 PC (23kg) plus stroller/car seat free. Same 90×75×45 cm standard dimensions per piece.
Flights to/from all other destinations (within Europe / short-haul) — Economy Flex / Classic	1 PC (23kg)	Verbatim table column 'Flights to/from all other destinations': Economy Flex/Classic '1 PC (23kg)'. This column corresponds to short-haul European routes. Children same as adult; Infants 1 PC (23kg). Business on this route group limited to 1 PC (23kg) at short-haul weight; Economy/Premium Economy remain 23 kg per piece.
Economy Light — all route groups	0 PC	Verbatim table row 'Economy Light***': 0 PC in every column (Japan-Europe / Asia-Middle East / North America-Europe / other destinations). Amount kept verbatim as '0 PC' = No free checked baggage. Children / Infants 0–2 years also 0 PC on Light fare (table shows 0 PC for both columns). Stroller and car seat still free for infants (). Footnote ***: Light and Superlight ticket types may not be available on all flight routes.
Economy Superlight — Flights to/from all other destinations (short-haul Europe only)	0 PC	Verbatim table row 'Economy Superlight*****': '–' (dash) on Japan-Europe, Asia-Middle East and North America-Europe meaning not offered/intercontinental not available; '0 PC' only on column 'Flights to/from all other destinations'. Combined verbatim as 0 PC on the available short-haul route. Children / Infants also 0 PC on Superlight (table). Stroller/car seat still free for infants. Superlight is the only ticket type with no included carry-on bag (see carry-on section); same short-haul-only logic as checked table dash entries.

Piece concept; intercontinental only (no Premium Economy product on 'all other destinations' short-haul Europe — table shows '–'). Allowance varies by fare brand (Light vs Classic/Flex) and by route group. Max piece 90×75×45 cm, 23 kg per piece.

Label	Amount	Notes
Journeys between Japan and Europe — Premium Economy Flex / Classic	2 PC (23kg each)	Verbatim table: Premium Economy Flex/Classic shows '2 PC (23kg each)' for Japan-Europe column. Same as Japan-Europe long-haul premium cabin entitlement. Children same as adult; Infants 1 PC (23kg) plus stroller/car seat free. External dimensions up to 90×75×45 cm per piece; Premium Economy max weight 23 kg (same as Economy).
Journeys between North America and Europe — Premium Economy Flex / Classic	2 PC (23kg each)	Verbatim table: Premium Economy Flex/Classic '2 PC (23kg each)' for North America-Europe column. Children same as adult; Infants 1 PC (23kg).
Journeys to/from Asia and the Middle East — Premium Economy Flex / Classic	1 PC (23kg)	Verbatim table cell for this column: '1 PC (23kg)' for Premium Economy Flex/Classic. Footnote ** includes other intercontinental flights. Children same as adult; Infants 1 PC (23kg).
Flights to/from all other destinations — Premium Economy	—	Verbatim table shows '–' (dash) for Premium Economy Flex/Classic/Light in the 'Flights to/from all other destinations' column meaning no Premium Economy cabin offered on short-haul Europe routes. No free allowance applicable. Not counted as 0 PC; recorded as dash to preserve verbatim table meaning (route not served in this cabin).
Premium Economy Light — all intercontinental route groups	0 PC	Verbatim table row 'Premium Economy Light': 0 PC for Japan-Europe, Asia-Middle East and North America-Europe (and '–' on other destinations as above). Amount kept verbatim as '0 PC' = No free checked baggage. Children / Infants also 0 PC on this fare. Light ticket types may not be available on all routes (*****).

Piece concept; allowance varies by fare brand (Light vs Classic/Flex) and by route group. Flex/Classic get 1–3 pieces depending on route; Light gets no free checked baggage. Business max weight 23 kg on short-haul (within Europe) and 32 kg on long-haul (to/from Asia, North America, Middle East). Max size 90×75×45 cm standard, 190×75×65 cm absolute max.

Label	Amount	Notes
Journeys between Japan and Europe — Business Flex / Classic	3 PC (32kg each)	Verbatim table: Business Flex and Business Classic both '3 PC (32kg each)' for Japan-Europe column — the highest allowance on the network. Footnote * applies to Japan availability. Children same as adult; Infants 1 PC (23kg) plus stroller/car seat free. Business long-haul max 32 kg per piece, standard dimensions 90×75×45 cm, absolute max 190×75×65 cm; long-haul defined as to/from Asia, North America and Middle East. Heavy/oversized handling section notes Business Classic/Flex on long-haul can take up to 32 kg per bag without heavy bag charge — same weight as allowance.
Journeys to/from Asia and the Middle East — Business Flex / Classic	2 PC (32kg each)	Verbatim table cell: '2 PC (32kg each)' for Business Flex/Classic for Asia/Middle East column (footnote ** includes other intercontinental). Children same as adult; Infants 1 PC (23kg).
Journeys between North America and Europe — Business Flex / Classic	2 PC (32kg each)	Verbatim table cell: '2 PC (32kg each)' for Business Flex/Classic for North America-Europe column (*** = USA, Canada, Mexico). Children same as adult; Infants 1 PC (23kg).
Flights to/from all other destinations (within Europe / short-haul) — Business Flex / Classic	1 PC (23kg)	Verbatim table column 'Flights to/from all other destinations': Business Flex/Classic '1 PC (23kg)'. Short-haul Business limited to 23 kg per piece (checked baggage sizes section: 'maximum weight: 23 kg on short-haul flights and 32 kg on long-haul'). Children same as adult; Infants 1 PC (23kg). Standard dimensions 90×75×45 cm per piece; long-haul Business can carry up to 32 kg per bag.
Business Light — all route groups	0 PC	Verbatim table row 'Business Light***': 0 PC in every column (Japan-Europe, Asia-Middle East, North America-Europe, other destinations). Means No free checked baggage for Business Light ticket type. Children / Infants also 0 PC on Business Light. Light ticket types may not be available on all flight routes (***). Finnair Plus Gold/Platinum/Platinum Lumo extra allowance (one extra checked bag up to 23 kg) and 50% discount for Silver members described in separate section — not included in base ticket allowance above.

Carry-on baggage

1 carry-on bag (55×40×23 cm) + 1 small bag (40×30×15 cm) for all Business ticket types; maximum combined weight 12 kg. Small bag must be placed under the seat; carry-on bag in overhead bin.

All ticket types (Flex / Classic / Light)1 PC (55×40×23 cm) + 1 PC (40×30×15 cm) — Total weight 12kg
- Verbatim table: Business Flex/Classic/Light each '1 PC' in Carry-on bag column, '1 PC' via rowspan in Small bag column (1 PC for all ticket types), and 'Total weight 12kg' via rowspan on Maximum combined weight column for the three Business rows. Dimensions verbatim from carry-on sizes section: carry-on bag max 55×40×23 cm (21.7×15.7×9.1 in), small bag max 40×30×15 cm (15.7×11.8×5.9 in).
- Small bag examples: small handbag, small laptop bag or small backpack; must be placed under the seat.
- If carry-on exceeds allowance or size/weight limits, €60 fee to place bag in hold at gate (intro paragraph). Finnair Plus extra carry-on rules do not change this base allowance.
- Children same as adult in same ticket type; infants without reserved seat have no carry-on allowance.

1 carry-on bag (55×40×23 cm) + 1 small bag (40×30×15 cm) — total 8 kg for Flex/Classic/Light. Superlight has no included carry-on bag (0 PC) — only 1 small bag (40×30×15 cm) at total 8 kg; extra carry-on bag can be purchased only for Superlight.

Label	Amount	Notes
Economy Flex / Classic / Light	1 PC (55×40×23 cm) + 1 PC (40×30×15 cm) — Total weight 8kg	Verbatim table: Economy Flex/Classic/Light each '1 PC' in Carry-on bag column, '1 PC' via rowspan in Small bag column, 'Total weight 8kg' via rowspan covering Economy rows (shared with Premium Economy block of 7 rows). Dimensions verbatim: carry-on bag 55×40×23 cm, small bag 40×30×15 cm (sizes section). Small bag must be under seat; overhead bins above emergency exit rows reserved. Children same as adult; infants without seat no carry-on allowance. Airport purchases including tax-free count toward carry-on allowance. Finnair Plus Silver/Gold/Platinum/Platinum Lumo can carry one complimentary carry-on bag (55×40×23) on European flights when travelling with a Superlight ticket (which otherwise includes only a small bag) — loyalty exception noted below.
Economy Superlight	0 PC carry-on bag + 1 PC small bag (40×30×15 cm) — Total weight 8kg	Verbatim table row 'Economy Superlight': '0 PC' in Carry-on bag column, '1 PC' via rowspan in Small bag column (same rowspan 10 as all other rows), 'Total weight 8kg' via same rowspan. Means Superlight ticket includes no free large carry-on bag — only 1 small bag. Verbatim banner below table: 'You can purchase an extra carry-on bag only when your ticket type is Economy Superlight, which does not include a carry-on bag.' Same small-bag dimensions 40×30×15 cm; carry-on bag dimensions 55×40×23 cm when purchased. Finnair Plus Silver and above can carry one complimentary carry-on bag on European flights with Superlight ticket — loyalty exception. If excess carry-on brought to gate, €60 hold fee applies (intro paragraph). Children same as adult; infants without seat no carry-on allowance.

How to Add Extra Baggage & Prices on Finnair

Buy Baggage

Go to finnair.com and click 'Manage' in the top navigation, or open the Finnair app.
Enter your booking reference and last name to retrieve your reservation.
Select the option to add extra baggage.
Choose the number of extra bags.
Complete payment online with a card or Avios (Finnair Plus members).

Prices

Prepaid extra checked bag prices vary by route, bag count, purchase timing, and ticket type. Business Flex/Classic include checked bags; Light tickets pay per bag. Each fee is per direction.

Label	Amount	Notes
Within Finland & Northern Europe, 1st bag (Light tickets)	€27–€50 (prepaid) or 3,400–6,500 Avios	Price depends on purchase timing: >6 days before departure = €27; 6–2 days = €32; 48–6 hours = €37; 6 hours–50 min = €50. Northern Europe = Finland, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania.
Within the rest of Europe, 1st bag (Light tickets)	€32–€55 (prepaid) or 4,100–7,100 Avios	Price depends on purchase timing: >6 days before departure = €32; 6–2 days = €37; 48–6 hours = €42; 6 hours–50 min = €55.
North America ↔ Europe, 1st bag (Light tickets)	€75 / $75 / £70 or 9,800 Avios	Flat prepaid rate regardless of purchase timing. Applies to Economy Light, Premium Economy Light, and Business Light tickets. Business and Premium Economy Flex/Classic include bags.
Asia & Middle East ↔ Europe, 1st bag (Light tickets)	€75–€100 (prepaid) or 9,800–13,100 Avios	Price depends on purchase timing: >6 days before departure = €75; 6–2 days = €85; 48–6 hours = €95; 6 hours–50 min = €100.
Japan ↔ Europe, 1st bag (Light tickets)	€80–€100 (prepaid) or 10,500–13,100 Avios	Price depends on purchase timing: >6 days before departure = €80; 6–2 days = €90; 48–6 hours = €95; 6 hours–50 min = €100.
Australia/NZ/Fiji, 1st bag (Light tickets)	€100–€120 (prepaid) or 13,100–15,800 Avios	Price depends on purchase timing: >6 days before departure = €100; 6–2 days = €110; 48–6 hours = €115; 6 hours–50 min = €120.
2nd bag (all routes, per route tier)	See official pricing	2nd bag pricing follows the same route tiers with higher fees. Finland & Northern Europe: €45–€65; Rest of Europe: €50–€70; North America: €90/$100/£75; Asia/Middle East: €95–€125; Japan: €95–€125; Australia/NZ/Fiji: €120–€150. Business Flex includes 2nd bag up to 32 kg.
3rd bag and subsequent (all routes)	See official pricing	3rd bag and beyond have the highest fees per route tier. Finland & Northern Europe: €60–€75; Rest of Europe: €65–€80; North America: €150/$170/£130; Asia/Middle East: €175–€200; Japan: €175–€200; Australia/NZ/Fiji: €170–€195. Maximum 10 pieces per passenger.

An additional heavy bag charge applies for bags weighing 23–32 kg. Can be prepaid online for Finnair-operated flights; otherwise paid at the airport.

Label	Amount	Notes
Within Finland & Europe, prepaid	€65–€100 (prepaid) or 8,500–13,100 Avios	Price depends on purchase timing: >6 days = €65; 6–2 days = €70; 48–6 hours = €75; 6 hours–50 min = €100.
North America, prepaid	€160/$180–€180/$200 (prepaid) or 21,100–23,800 Avios	Price depends on purchase timing: >6 days = €160/$180; 6–2 days = €165/$185; 48–6 hours = €170/$190; 6 hours–80 min = €180/$200.
Asia & Middle East, prepaid	€185–€215 (prepaid) or 24,500–28,500 Avios	Price depends on purchase timing: >6 days = €185; 6–2 days = €195; 48–6 hours = €205; 6 hours–65 min = €215.
Australia/NZ/Fiji, prepaid	€195–€225 (prepaid) or 25,800–29,800 Avios	Price depends on purchase timing: >6 days = €195; 6–2 days = €205; 48–6 hours = €215; 6 hours–65 min = €225.
At the airport	€65 / €85/$95 / €100	Within Finland & Europe: €65; Asia/North America/Middle East: €85/$95; Australia/NZ/Fiji: €100. This charge is added on top of the standard extra bag fee if ticket allowance is exceeded.
Business Classic/Flex long-haul exception	See official pricing	Business Classic and Business Flex passengers on Finnair long-haul flights can take up to 32 kg per bag without the heavy bag surcharge.

Oversized bag charges apply for bags exceeding standard dimensions of 90×75×45 cm, up to a maximum of 190×75×65 cm.

Label	Amount	Notes
At the airport	€65 / €85/$95 / €100	Within Finland & Europe: €65; Asia/North America/Middle East: €85/$95; Australia/NZ/Fiji: €100. If a bag is both heavy and oversized, both charges apply: €130 (Europe), €170/$190 (Asia/NA), €200 (Australia/NZ/Fiji).
Prepaid (heavy + oversized combined)	See official pricing	If your bag is both heavy and oversized, you can purchase it via customer service rather than online. Otherwise, the heavy and/or oversized charge can only be paid at the airport.

Skiing and golf equipment are treated as extra checked bags with standard pricing. Bicycles, surfboards, and other large items have separate fixed charges.

Label	Amount	Notes
Skiing and golf equipment	See official pricing	Priced the same as normal extra checked bags — see Extra checked bags pricing above.
Bicycle, within Europe	€73–€77	7+ days before departure: €73; 6 days or less: €77.
Bicycle, Asia/North America/Middle East	€100/$110–€110/$120	7+ days before departure: €100/$110; 6 days or less: €110/$120.
Bicycle, Australia/NZ/Fiji	€130–€140	7+ days before departure: €130; 6 days or less: €140.
Surfboards exceeding 210×60×40 cm	€150 / €300/$350 / €350	Within Europe: €150; Asia/North America/Middle East: €300/$350; Australia/NZ/Fiji: €350. Surfboards within standard dimensions are charged as normal extra bags.

Prepaid online prices are significantly lower than airport prices. Airport fees are charged in local currency.

Label	Amount	Notes
Checked bag at airport, within Finland & Northern Europe	€65 (1st bag) / €85 (2nd bag) / €95 (3rd+ bags)	Light tickets only; Business and Economy Flex/Classic include checked bags.
Checked bag at airport, rest of Europe	€70 (1st bag) / €90 (2nd bag) / €100 (3rd+ bags)	Light tickets only.
Checked bag at airport, North America ↔ Europe	€90/$90/£75 (1st bag) / €105/$110/£90 (2nd bag) / €210/$215/£175 (3rd+ bags)	Light tickets only.
Checked bag at airport, Asia & Middle East	€120 (1st bag) / €150 (2nd bag) / €220 (3rd+ bags)	Light tickets only.
Cash payments	See official pricing	Cash payments are not accepted for Finnair services at Helsinki Airport.

FAQ

Can I buy extra baggage online after booking?

Yes. You can purchase extra checked bags via Manage Booking on finnair.com or in the Finnair app. Up to 8 prepaid bags can be added, with a maximum of 10 pieces total per passenger.

Where do I buy extra baggage?

Online via Manage Booking (finnair.com/manage) or the Finnair app. You can also add bags during the initial booking. At the airport, bags cost significantly more.

When is the deadline to buy extra baggage online?

Extra bags can be purchased until 50, 65, or 80 minutes before departure, depending on the route. Buying earlier is cheaper — prices increase as departure approaches.

How does Finnair calculate extra baggage charges?

Prices depend on route, number of bags, purchase timing, and ticket type. From 1 April 2025, prepaid checked bag fees are based on the date your ticket was purchased. Earlier purchase = lower price.

Is it cheaper to buy extra baggage online vs at the airport?

Yes. Prepaid online prices are significantly lower than airport prices. For example, a 1st bag within Europe costs €27–€55 prepaid vs €65–€70 at the airport.

Can I pay for extra baggage with Avios?

Yes. Finnair Plus members can use Avios to pay for extra baggage fees. Each price tier shows both the cash and Avios amount.

What are the overweight or oversized baggage rules?

Bags over 23 kg (up to 32 kg) incur a heavy bag charge. Bags exceeding 90×75×45 cm (up to max 190×75×65 cm) incur an oversized charge. Business Classic/Flex passengers on long-haul flights are exempt from the heavy bag surcharge up to 32 kg.

Do partner-operated or codeshare flights have different baggage rules?

If your itinerary includes flights operated by another airline, extra baggage must be paid at the airport. Prices are determined by the operating carrier. IATA MSMC (Most Significant Marketing Carrier) rules apply.

How many extra bags can I buy?

Up to 8 prepaid bags can be purchased online, with a maximum of 10 pieces total per passenger. Each bag must not exceed 23 kg (50 lb) unless a heavy bag surcharge is paid.

Can I get a refund on extra baggage?

Extra baggage fees are non-refundable except when the ticket is refunded due to disruptions such as flight cancellations.

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