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Quick facts about Finnair

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Finnair (IATA: AY, ICAO: FIN) is a FI airline and a member of the oneworld alliance.

Finnair is the national carrier of Finland and the oldest continuously operating airline in the Nordic region, founded in 1923. A member of the oneworld alliance, Finnair has leveraged Helsinki's geographic location as the northernmost major European hub to build one of the strongest Asia-Europe route networks in the industry. The airline is renowned for its service quality and minimalist Nordic design aesthetic.

Did you know? Helsinki lies geographically equidistant between Europe and Asia, making Finnair's Helsinki hub the shortest-route connecting point between Western Europe and many key Asian destinations including Tokyo, Seoul, and Beijing.

Finnair — Facts & Travel Tips

Key facts and practical tips for Finnair passengers

Main Hubs
Helsinki (HEL)
Founded
1923 — 103 years of service
Fleet Size
~80 aircraft
Airbus A350, Airbus A320neo, Airbus A321neo, ATR 72-600
Destinations
100+ destinations worldwide
Baggage Policy
Economy: 23kg checked bag. Business: 2 bags of 23kg (46kg). Carry-on: 8kg + personal item. Nordic fares are generous — check booking confirmation.
Check-in Tips
Finnair online check-in opens 36 hours before departure. Helsinki Airport is compact and efficient — connections as short as 45 minutes are feasible for most interlining passengers.

How to Track Finnair Flights

Tracking a Finnair flight on Departra is simple. Enter your AY flight number in the search box above — for example, AY100 — and you will see the live status including:

  • Real-time aircraft position on an interactive map
  • Departure and arrival times with delay information
  • Gate and terminal assignments where available
  • Live weather at both departure and arrival airports
  • Aircraft type and altitude, speed, and heading data

Flight data typically becomes available 24 hours before the scheduled departure. For the most accurate information, check closer to your departure time.