Finnair Baggage Fees (2026)
Quick summary
Finnair is Finland's full-service flag carrier, with Economy ticket types of Superlight (short-haul Europe), Light, Classic, and Flex. Every fare includes a free personal item (up to 40 x 30 x 15 cm). A full carry-on bag (55 x 40 x 23 cm, up to 8kg combined) is included from the Light fare up, while the cheapest Superlight fare on European routes includes only the small bag. Light and Superlight fares carry no free checked bag, whereas Classic and Flex include one 23kg bag. Baggage is priced in euros and varies by route, so confirm before you pay.
At a glance
🎒 Personal item
Free on every fare: one small personal item up to 40 x 30 x 15 cm (such as a small handbag, laptop bag, or small backpack) that fits under the seat in front of you.
🧳 Carry-on
A full carry-on bag up to 55 x 40 x 23 cm is included from the Light fare upward; the personal item plus carry-on may weigh up to 8kg combined (12kg in higher cabins). On the Superlight fare the carry-on is not included and must be purchased. Bringing an unpurchased or oversized cabin bag to the gate incurs a €60 hold fee.
Finnair checked bag fees
| Economy Superlight / Light | No free checked bag (must be purchased) |
| Economy Classic / Flex | 1 × 23kg bag included |
| Business (short-haul Light) | No free checked bag included on the Light fare |
| Max checked bag size / weight (Economy) | 158 cm total dimensions, up to 23kg |
🔁 Change & cancellation
Superlight and Light are the most restrictive fares: changes incur a fee plus any fare difference and the ticket is largely non-refundable (taxes may be refundable). Classic allows changes for a fee, and Flex offers the most flexible terms — Flex cancellations are permitted up until check-in closes. Check the exact fare conditions at the time of booking.
Other common fees
| First checked bag (within Europe) | from about €27–€32 prepaid, route dependent (EUR) |
| First checked bag (long-haul Asia/Americas) | from about €75 (EUR) |
| Carry-on added to Superlight / gate hold fee | carry-on purchase varies; €60 if added at the gate (EUR) |
| Overweight bag (23–32kg) | extra fee, route dependent (EUR) |
How to avoid extra fees
- From the Light fare up you get both a personal item and a full 8kg carry-on, so a short trip with hand baggage only can cost nothing extra.
- On the cheapest Superlight fare (short-haul Europe) only the small personal item is included — add a carry-on in advance, as bringing one to the gate costs €60.
- Light and Superlight fares have no free checked bag; if you must check luggage, compare adding a bag vs. booking the Classic fare which includes a 23kg bag.
- Always pre-pay checked bags online — booking more than 6 days before departure gets the lowest euro rate, and airport prices are higher.
- Finnair Plus Silver and above members can carry a complimentary carry-on on European flights even on a Superlight ticket.
Finnair baggage — FAQ
Does Finnair's cheapest fare include a checked bag?
No. Economy Superlight and Light include hand baggage but no free checked bag. Any checked bag must be purchased, or you can book Economy Classic/Flex which includes one 23kg bag.
What is Finnair's hand baggage allowance?
One small personal item up to 40 x 30 x 15 cm on every fare, plus a full carry-on bag up to 55 x 40 x 23 cm from the Light fare upward, with a combined weight up to 8kg. On Superlight only the personal item is included.
How much is a checked bag on Finnair?
The first checked bag starts from about €27–€32 prepaid within Europe and from about €75 on long-haul routes. Prices are in euros and are lowest when paid more than 6 days before departure.
Sources
This guide is independent and not affiliated with Finnair. Baggage fees and policies change often and vary by route, fare type, and date — always confirm on the airline's official website before booking or flying.