Finnair

ICAO: FIN Active as of Dec 11, 2025

184

Active Routes

3584

Flight Observations

90

Unique Destinations

91

Origin Airports

1560

Avg Route Distance (mi)

7084

Longest Route (mi)

0

Domestic Routes

100

International Routes
About Finnair

Finnair Plc (ICAO: FIN) is the flag carrier and largest full-service legacy airline of Finland, headquartered in Vantaa. Founded in 1923 as Aero O/Y, it is one of the world's oldest continuously operating airlines. The Finnish government holds a majority stake in the company.

The airline's main operational base and hub is Helsinki Airport (HEL), from which it specializes in connecting Europe and Asia, as well as North America. Finnair operates a modern, nearly all-Airbus fleet for its international routes, including Airbus A350-900s and A330s for long-haul travel, and A320 family aircraft for shorter European connections. For domestic and regional services, it utilizes ATR and Embraer regional jets through its subsidiaries. Finnair serves over 100 destinations globally.

Finnair is a proud member of the Oneworld airline alliance, which provides its passengers with extensive connectivity worldwide through partner airlines. The airline offers distinct cabin classes, including Business Class, Premium Economy, and Economy Class, and is known for comfortable seating, especially on long-haul flights, with some aircraft featuring non-reclining Business Class seats.

What Travelers Say

Recent traveler reviews indicate a mixed, but generally competent, sentiment towards Finnair.

What Travelers Love:

  • Excellent Cabin Crew: Many passengers praise Finnair's cabin crew for being "fantastic, personable, informative and caring in every respect."
  • Comfortable Seating (especially long-haul): Travelers frequently highlight the comfort of Finnair's seats, with some noting "extremely comfortable premium economy seat[s]" and "quite spacious leg space" in Economy on long-haul flights.
  • Efficient Helsinki Hub: Helsinki Airport is consistently described as a pleasant airport with efficient transfers and modern lounges, contributing to a smooth travel experience.
  • Good In-flight Catering (Business Class): The in-flight catering, particularly in Business Class, has been noted as "super tasty and plentiful." The blueberry juice is also a popular item.

Common Complaints:

  • Flight Cancellations and Delays: Several travelers have reported "multiple flight cancellations" and delays, leading to disruptions and stress.
  • Limited Legroom (Economy on some routes) & Outdated Entertainment: Some passengers have found "limited legroom" in Economy, especially on longer flights, and describe the in-flight entertainment options as lacking variety or being outdated.
  • Customer Service Issues: Complaints include "disorganized" customer service, difficulties with online check-in, and perceived unfair charges for baggage.
  • Declining Lounge Quality & Inadequate Meal Portions (Economy): Some reviews mention a decline in the quality of airport lounges, citing them as "restless, noisy, and chaotic," with a noticeable reduction in food quality. Economy meal portions have also been described as "tiny and insufficient."

Overall sentiment suggests that while Finnair is generally a competent airline with strong points like its cabin crew and long-haul comfort, recent experiences highlight inconsistencies in service and potential issues with operational reliability and in-flight amenities on some routes. Travelers are advised to manage expectations and stay proactive regarding flight updates.

Safety Information

Finnair maintains a robust safety record and is consistently recognized as one of the world's safest airlines.

The airline has had no fatal or hull-loss accidents since 1963, a testament to its long-standing commitment to safety. This strong record is a key factor in its consistent inclusion in rankings of the world's safest carriers. For 2025, Finnair was listed among the Top 25 Safest Full-Service Airlines by AirlineRatings.com. While a recent Airbus A320 recall caused a delay for a Finnair flight, this was a widespread manufacturer issue affecting numerous airlines, not indicative of an airline-specific safety failure.

As a major international airline, Finnair operates under stringent regulatory oversight. Factors considered in safety assessments, such as those by AirlineRatings.com, include IOSA certification (IATA Operational Safety Audit) and ICAO country audit passes, which Finnair, as a top-tier European flag carrier, is expected to maintain.

Finnair operates a modern fleet, including recent deliveries of Airbus A350 XWB and A321 aircraft, with fleet age being a critical component of safety assessments. The airline's Technical Operations division is well-regarded for its capability in managing complex maintenance situations, employing digitalization and innovative practices, such as enhanced tool management solutions, to further improve safety and efficiency.

Based on available data, Finnair's overall safety assessment is exceptionally strong. The airline's long history without fatal accidents, its modern fleet, adherence to high maintenance standards, and consistent recognition by independent safety rating organizations underscore its commitment to passenger safety.

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Route Network Map
Most Popular Routes
275 flights
AT72
137 flights
AT72
107 flights
A321
HEL → ARN
Helsinki Vantaa Airport → Stockholm-Arlanda
248 miles
103 flights
A321
RVN → HEL
Rovaniemi Airport → Helsinki-Vantaa
433 miles
93 flights
A321
RIX → HEL
Riga International Airport → Helsinki-Vantaa
237 miles
87 flights
AT72
OUL → HEL
Oulu Airport → Helsinki-Vantaa
319 miles
79 flights
A321
HEL → LHR
Helsinki Vantaa Airport → London Heathrow
1149 miles
78 flights
A321
71 flights
A320
ARN → HEL
Stockholm-Arlanda Airport → Helsinki-Vantaa
248 miles
63 flights
AT72
Top Destinations
HEL (EFHK)
Helsinki-Vantaa
Vantaa
1801 flights
89 routes
TLL (EETN)
Tallinn
Tallinn
137 flights
1 route
ARN (ESSA)
Stockholm-Arlanda
Stockholm
108 flights
2 routes
OUL (EFOU)
Oulu
Oulunsalo
107 flights
1 route
RVN (EFRO)
Rovaniemi
Rovaniemi
81 flights
2 routes
LHR (EGLL)
London Heathrow
London
78 flights
1 route
CPH (EKCH)
Copenhagen
Copenhagen
48 flights
1 route
RHO (LGRP)
Rhodes Int'l, Diagoras
44 flights
1 route
CHQ (LGSA)
Chania Int'l, Ioannis Daskalogiannis
Chania
44 flights
1 route
OSL (ENGM)
Oslo, Gardermoen
Oslo
42 flights
1 route
Top Origin Airports
HEL (EFHK)
Helsinki Vantaa Airport
Helsinki (Vantaa)
1753 flights
88 routes
TLL (EETN)
Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport
Tallinn
275 flights
1 route
RVN (EFRO)
Rovaniemi Airport
Rovaniemi
100 flights
2 routes
RIX (EVRA)
Riga International Airport
Riga
87 flights
1 route
OUL (EFOU)
Oulu Airport
Oulu / Oulunsalo
79 flights
1 route
ARN (ESSA)
Stockholm-Arlanda Airport
Stockholm
64 flights
2 routes
RHO (LGRP)
Diagoras Airport
Rhodes
43 flights
1 route
HAM (EDDH)
Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport
Hamburg
39 flights
1 route
KTT (EFKT)
Kittilä Airport
Kittilä
38 flights
1 route
GZP (LTFG)
Gazipaşa-Alanya Airport
Gazipaşa
37 flights
1 route
Top Border Crossing Flights
HEL (EFHK)
Helsinki Vantaa Airport
Vantaa, FI
1801 flights
89 routes
TLL (EETN)
Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport
Tallinn, EE
137 flights
1 route
ARN (ESSA)
Stockholm-Arlanda Airport
Stockholm, SE
108 flights
2 routes
RVN (EFRO)
Rovaniemi Airport
Rovaniemi, FI
81 flights
2 routes
LHR (EGLL)
London Heathrow Airport
London, GB
78 flights
1 route
CPH (EKCH)
Copenhagen Kastrup Airport
Copenhagen, DK
48 flights
1 route
RHO (LGRP)
Diagoras Airport
44 flights
1 route
CHQ (LGSA)
Chania International Airport
Chania, GR
44 flights
1 route
Longest Routes
KIX → HEL
Kansai International Airport → Helsinki-Vantaa
7084 mi
HND → HEL
Tokyo Haneda International Airport → Helsinki-Vantaa
6878 mi
NRT → HEL
Narita International Airport → Helsinki-Vantaa
6799 mi
SIN → HEL
Singapore Changi Airport → Helsinki-Vantaa
5769 mi
HEL → SIN
Helsinki Vantaa Airport → Singapore Changi
5769 mi
Shortest Routes
HEL → TLL
Helsinki Vantaa Airport → Tallinn
63 mi
TLL → HEL
Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport → Helsinki-Vantaa
63 mi
IVL → KTT
Ivalo Airport → Kittila
91 mi
IVL → KKN
Ivalo Airport → Kirkenes, Hoybuktmoen
99 mi
KKN → IVL
Kirkenes Airport, Høybuktmoen → Ivalo
99 mi
All Routes
184 Total Routes
Showing 25 most popular routes
Route Destination Flights Distance Aircraft Last Seen
TLL → HEL Helsinki-Vantaa
Vantaa
275 63 mi AT72 Dec 10, 2025
HEL → TLL Tallinn
Tallinn
137 63 mi AT72 Dec 5, 2025
HEL → OUL Oulu
Oulunsalo
107 319 mi A321 Dec 10, 2025
HEL → ARN Stockholm-Arlanda
Stockholm
103 248 mi A321 Dec 10, 2025
RVN → HEL Helsinki-Vantaa
Vantaa
93 433 mi A321 Dec 10, 2025
RIX → HEL Helsinki-Vantaa
Vantaa
87 237 mi AT72 Dec 10, 2025
OUL → HEL Helsinki-Vantaa
Vantaa
79 319 mi A321 Dec 6, 2025
HEL → LHR London Heathrow
London
78 1149 mi A321 Dec 8, 2025
HEL → RVN Rovaniemi
Rovaniemi
71 433 mi A320 Dec 10, 2025
ARN → HEL Helsinki-Vantaa
Vantaa
63 248 mi AT72 Dec 11, 2025
HEL → CPH Copenhagen
Copenhagen
48 555 mi A321 Dec 8, 2025
HEL → CHQ Chania Int'l, Ioannis Daskalogiannis
Chania
44 1715 mi A321 Oct 25, 2025
HEL → RHO Rhodes Int'l, Diagoras 44 1660 mi E190 Nov 25, 2025
RHO → HEL Helsinki-Vantaa
Vantaa
43 1660 mi A321 Nov 29, 2025
HEL → GOT Goteborg
Landvetter
42 487 mi AT72 Dec 10, 2025
HEL → OSL Oslo, Gardermoen
Oslo
42 475 mi A321 Dec 9, 2025
HEL → AGP Malaga
Malaga
41 2085 mi A321 Dec 10, 2025
HEL → KUO Kuopio
Kuopio / Siilinjarvi
41 208 mi AT72 Dec 6, 2025
HEL → PRG Václav Havel Airport
Prague
40 821 mi E190 Nov 27, 2025
HAM → HEL Helsinki-Vantaa
Vantaa
39 727 mi E190 Dec 4, 2025
HEL → IVL Ivalo
Ivalo / Inari
38 578 mi A320 Dec 10, 2025
KTT → HEL Helsinki-Vantaa
Vantaa
38 511 mi A319 Dec 10, 2025
HEL → DUS Dusseldorf Int'l
Dusseldorf
38 1250 mi A320 Nov 20, 2025
HEL → BER Berlin-Brandenburg
Berlin
37 701 mi A319 Dec 10, 2025
GZP → HEL Helsinki-Vantaa
Vantaa
37 1695 mi A320 Nov 18, 2025
Data Information:

Airline statistics are based on flight route observations collected from FlightAware AeroAPI and other sources. Flight counts represent observed operations, not scheduled frequencies. Route data is continuously updated as new flight information becomes available.

Data Freshness: Real-time
Last Update: Dec 11, 2025 08:02
Coverage: Observed routes only