FinnAir baggage allowances

Musical instruments and sports equipment are allowed in free baggage/hand luggage if their dimensions and weight do not exceed the permitted values. In this case, they are packed in a case/bag and labeled. If sports equipment can be used as edged weapons (e.g. baseball bats), it can be carried in checked baggage.

For passengers with low mobility, it is allowed to carry a chair or medical equipment in a free piece of luggage if a doctor’s certificate is provided.

The following items are not allowed on FinnAir flights:

• Unregistered weapons. Registered ones are packed in a tightly closed bag. Pistols and other firearms are unloaded. Compressed gas cylinders or oil source are removed from pneumatic;
• Explosives, fireworks and firecrackers;
• Any flammable substances (oils, fuels, fuels and lubricants);
• Strong magnets, corrosive, chemically active and radioactive substances of any kind and in any quantity;
• Lithium-ion batteries when removed;
• Strong oxidizers, alkalis or acids;
• Strongly odorous and biologically active substances, strong allergens and human remains (other than ashes);
• Electric vehicles with an electric lithium-ion battery (sigveys, gyroscooters);
• Portfolios and suitcases with alarm systems, smart cases;
• Cylinders with compressed or liquefied gas;
• Any substances (cereals, honey) that are not labeled by the factory and do not have a special permit;
• Liquids with a volume of more than 1 liter. Any alcoholic beverages with a strength of more than 70%.

Hand luggage regulations

Not considered as hand luggage:

• Laptops and other electronic devices;
• outerwear;
• canes and umbrellas;
• baby food and liquids up to 1 liter. At the same time, all containers with liquids must be no more than 100 ml;
• goods bought in duty free.

Carriage of matches and batteries is allowed provided they are kept in a secure box/bag and not used on board. Electronic devices are turned off or put into flight mode at the time of takeoff and landing. All FinnAir passengers have access to a USB charger built into the seat.

Medicines (including aerosols for asthmatics) and tonometers are allowed in hand luggage if the passenger can provide a medical certificate or prescription. Tonometers and gas cylinders must be kept in a closed bag in hand luggage.

Animal transportation rules

Small animals (up to 8 kg) are allowed on FinnAir flights. Any large-sized animal is registered as cargo and carried in the baggage compartment of the airplane. Pets may be carried in a carrier, with the exception of guide or service dogs, which must be fitted with a collar and muzzle.

The following requirements apply to pet carriers:

• be spacious enough for the pet to stand upright, turn over freely inside and change position;
• has a fixed bowl of food and water;
• is well ventilated and made of a non-heating material;
• has a metal door with a lock;
• the floor is lined with filler or a cloth that absorbs moisture well;
• the animal is accustomed to carrying;
• equipped with a handle for transportation.

The carrier may be placed under the seat or on the passenger’s lap. If the weight of the pet with the carrier is more than 8 kg and the dimensions are higher than the maximum allowed, the pet is transported in the luggage. It is not included in the free baggage allowance and is charged at the rate of 30 euros.

Before boarding, it is necessary to present a vaccination certificate and a passport for the animal. Sick or pregnant animals are not allowed to fly. The maximum weight of the animal in the baggage compartment must not exceed 75 kg. Transportation of dogs and cats of brachycephalic breeds is prohibited in the baggage compartment.