Finland's national carrier connecting Europe and Asia.
Founded
1923
Headquarters
Helsinki, Finland
Alliance
oneworld
Finnair is the flag carrier and largest airline of Finland, operating scheduled passenger and cargo services across Europe, Asia, and North America. Founded in 1923, it is one of the oldest continuously operating airlines in the world and is majority-owned by the Finnish government.
The airline is headquartered at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport and uses it as its primary hub, offering a strategic northern route between Europe and Asia that reduces flight times compared to more southerly alternatives. Finnair is a member of the oneworld airline alliance.
Finnair has long positioned itself as a premium carrier offering Nordic-inspired in-flight hospitality and cuisine. The airline has faced significant challenges in the post-pandemic period, particularly after losing access to Russian airspace following Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022, which disrupted its key Asian routes.
Hubs & network
Finnair's primary hub is Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Finland.
Fleet
Finnair operates a fleet primarily composed of Airbus A320-family narrowbodies and Airbus A330 and A350 widebody aircraft for long-haul routes.
Notable facts
- ›Finnair was founded on 1 November 1923, making it one of the world's oldest airlines still in operation.
- ›The Finnish government holds a majority ownership stake of approximately 56% in Finnair.
- ›Finnair's northern polar routing between Europe and Asia was a key competitive advantage before Russian airspace closures in 2022.
- ›The airline serves over 100 destinations across Europe, Asia, and North America.
- ›Finnair joined the oneworld alliance in 1999.
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