--- title: "Finnair carry-on: 23 × 40 × 55 cm | AirlineLimits" description: "Finnair: carry-on 23 × 40 × 55 cm; weight 8 kg. Fare status, personal item, checked baggage and official sources." canonical: "https://airlinelimits.com/en/airlines/ay/" language: "en" format: clean-markdown-mirror --- This is the clean Markdown mirror of [https://airlinelimits.com/en/airlines/ay/](https://airlinelimits.com/en/airlines/ay/). Editorial content is maintained on the canonical HTML page. # Finnair carry-on: 23 × 40 × 55 cm Last checked: 7/14/2026 • IATA: AY • ICAO: FIN [Compare this airline](https://airlinelimits.com/en/compare-airlines/?airlines=AY) - oneworld Not a binding baggage approval: fare, route, aircraft or operating carrier can vary. Check the linked official sources before booking and departure. ## Carry-on for the overhead bin Depends on fare or booking option **[Dimensions H×W×D](https://airlinelimits.com/en/baggage-dimensions/)** | Unit | H | W | D | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | cm | 23 | 40 | 55 | **Weight** 8 kg / 17.6 lb - The baggage allowance depends on the ticket type. - Economy Superlight includes only a personal item up to 40 × 30 × 15 cm in length × width × height. - Light and Flex fares include one carry-on bag up to 55 × 40 × 23 cm in the same order. - The combined weight limit for all cabin bags is 8 kg in Economy and 12 kg in Business. Source for this section: [Carry-on baggage](https://www.finnair.com/gb-en/baggage-on-finnair-flights/carry-on-baggage) ## Personal item Included in fare **[Dimensions H×W×D](https://airlinelimits.com/en/baggage-dimensions/)** | Unit | H | W | D | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | cm | 15 | 30 | 40 | - One small personal item is included in all tickets and must be placed under the seat in front of you. - This can be a small handbag, a laptop bag, or a small backpack. - No individual weight limit applies, but it is included in the ticket's combined cabin weight limit. Source for this section: [Carry-on baggage — personal item](https://www.finnair.com/gb-en/baggage-on-finnair-flights/carry-on-baggage) ## Checked baggage **Weight (standard limit per piece)** 23 kg / 50 lb - Economy Flex and Classic tickets include one checked bag up to 23 kg. - Superlight and Light tickets do not include a checked bag. - Business Classic and Flex include one or two bags up to 23 kg within Europe, or 32 kg on long-haul routes. Source for this section: [Checked baggage](https://www.finnair.com/gb-en/baggage-on-finnair-flights/checked-baggage) ## Overweight & excess baggage - Baggage exceeding 23 kg up to 32 kg, or exceeding the standard dimensions of 90 × 75 × 45 cm, incurs a flat heavy or oversized bag fee of EUR 75 at the airport. - Online advance purchases are cheaper. - Single bags over 32 kg must be sent as cargo. Source for this section: [Extra baggage fees](https://www.finnair.com/gb-en/baggage-on-finnair-flights/extra-baggage-fees) ## Liquids in carry-on Varies - EU standard limits apply at most airports: liquids must be in containers up to 100 ml, packed in a single 1-litre transparent bag. - At Helsinki Airport (HEL), passengers can carry up to 2 litres of liquids, but individual containers must still stay within 100 ml. Source for this section: [Restricted items](https://www.finnair.com/gb-en/baggage-on-finnair-flights/carry-on-baggage) ## Pets ### Pet transport Varies On Finnair-operated flights, cats and small dogs may travel in the cabin; rabbits, tortoises and hedgehogs are also eligible when the trip starts in an EU country. More details - Pet and carrier may weigh up to 8 kg; soft carriers are limited to 55 × 40 × 23 cm on Finnair flights and 55 × 40 × 20 cm on Norra flights, while Jettime accepts only cats and dogs in the cabin and may use different carrier sizes. - Hold or cargo eligibility depends on species, route, total weight and operating carrier, and transport must be arranged before check-in; assistance dogs travel free. Source for this section: [Travelling with pets](https://www.finnair.com/gb-en/pets-on-finnair-flights) ## Special baggage ### Sports equipment Allowed Standard sports equipment, such as golf clubs or ski bags under 23 kg, can be included in the checked baggage allowance. More details - Larger or heavier items require special baggage fees, which are cheaper when booked online in advance. - Skis over 220 cm are considered oversized. Source for this section: [Special baggage](https://www.finnair.com/gb-en/baggage-on-finnair-flights/special-baggage) ### Musical instruments Varies Small instruments can be brought in the cabin as carry-on baggage if the total linear size is under 125 cm and packed in a hard case. More details - Larger cabin instruments require booking an extra seat. - Checked instruments must be packed in hard cases and can share the baggage allowance. Source for this section: [Special baggage](https://www.finnair.com/gb-en/baggage-on-finnair-flights/special-baggage) ### Medical equipment Allowed Necessary medical devices and mobility aids travel free of charge in addition to the standard cabin allowance. More details - Prior notification is required at least 48 hours before departure if using the device in flight. - Battery-powered devices must have spare batteries carried in the cabin, protecting terminals against short circuits. Source for this section: [Wheelchairs, mobility aids and medical devices](https://www.finnair.com/gb-en/special-assistance-and-health/wheelchairs--other-mobility-aids-and-medical-devices) Sports equipment and musical instruments can be part of the checked allowance. Medical equipment travels outside the allowance when approved. ## Prohibited items in the cabin - Sharp objects including knives, scissors and corkscrews in the cabin - Firearms, swords, ammunition and replica weapons in the cabin - Explosives, detonators, fireworks and highly flammable materials - Liquids, aerosols and gels exceeding 100 ml per container in cabin baggage - Loose or spare lithium batteries and power banks in checked baggage - This is a selected list of items restricted or prohibited in cabin or checked baggage by Finnair, not a complete dangerous goods guide. - Security regulations at departing airports may apply additional limits on certain items. Source for this section: [Restricted items](https://www.finnair.com/gb-en/baggage-on-finnair-flights/carry-on-baggage) ## Official source - Primary source: [Baggage — Finnair](https://www.finnair.com/gb-en/baggage-on-finnair-flights) - Carry-on baggage: [Carry-on baggage](https://www.finnair.com/gb-en/baggage-on-finnair-flights/carry-on-baggage) - Personal item: [Carry-on baggage — personal item](https://www.finnair.com/gb-en/baggage-on-finnair-flights/carry-on-baggage) - Checked baggage: [Checked baggage](https://www.finnair.com/gb-en/baggage-on-finnair-flights/checked-baggage) - Overweight & excess baggage: [Extra baggage fees](https://www.finnair.com/gb-en/baggage-on-finnair-flights/extra-baggage-fees) - Liquids in carry-on: [Restricted items](https://www.finnair.com/gb-en/baggage-on-finnair-flights/carry-on-baggage) - Pets: [Travelling with pets](https://www.finnair.com/gb-en/pets-on-finnair-flights) - Special baggage: [Special baggage](https://www.finnair.com/gb-en/baggage-on-finnair-flights/special-baggage) - Medical equipment: [Wheelchairs, mobility aids and medical devices](https://www.finnair.com/gb-en/special-assistance-and-health/wheelchairs--other-mobility-aids-and-medical-devices) - Prohibited items in the cabin: [Restricted items](https://www.finnair.com/gb-en/baggage-on-finnair-flights/carry-on-baggage) [How we research and handle gaps](https://airlinelimits.com/en/methodology/) ## Found an error? 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