Finnair Check-In Policy

How Can I Check-in For Finnair Flights?

Finnair offers its customers the liberty to check-in at their own convenience. Finnair Check in can be done through several ways which enable customers to avail the service anywhere. You can either check-in for your Finnair flight through an online web-check-in or you can opt for offline check-in at the airport counter. Offline check-in also includes check-in via kiosks that are available at the airport. The check-in service for both internationally and domestic begins 36 hours before the scheduled departure and closes 30 minutes before the boarding starts. Here is a complete guide on different ways of check-in Finnair provides.

What Is Finnair Web Check-in?

Passengers can check-in online through the Finnair website starting 36 hours before the scheduled departure. During online check-in passengers can choose their preferred seat, add or purchase baggage allowance.

• Visit the Finnair official website. 
• Navigate through the menu and click on the Manage Bookings. 
• Select the flight and passenger for which you want to check-in. 
• Check your flight details and click on baggage. 
• Select your baggage requirement and proceed further. 
• Proceed to seat selection.
• Select suitable seats and submit them. 
• Now, go to the passenger details to finish the Finnair check in. 
• Confirm the passenger details and continue to make payment. 
• Lastly, click on print boarding after checking-in. 

What Is Finnair Mobile check-in?

Mobile check-in facility offers accessibility and convenience to the customers who want to do Finnair Airlines check in without spending much time. Passengers can check-in for their flights 36 hours before the scheduled departure.

• Download the Finnair App from the Play Store or Apple store. 
• Open the app and log in to your Finnair account. 
• Select the flight for which you want to check-in. 
• Navigate through the options and complete the process and receive your boarding pass. 
• Save the boarding pass as PDF to show at the airport security checkpoint. You can also get that print later. 

How Can I Do Finnair Self Service Kiosk Check-in?

Check-in at the self-service Kiosk usually takes a few minutes and saves you from the hassle of waiting in long queues. Self-services kiosks are located inside airport premises. It is fairly easy to do Finnair Flight check-in with self-service kiosks. 

• Access the Kiosk machine. 
• Enter your PNR, last name and flight number to find your reservation. 
• Select baggage requirements and proceed to seat selection
• Lastly, proceed to confirm checking and print your boarding pass. 

Can I Counter Check-in at the Airport For Finnair Flights?

Passengers can also check-in at the airport if they have spare time. At airport check-in counters, the check-in is available 2 hours before the scheduled departure time for domestic flights. While the check-in for international flights begins 3 hours before the scheduled departure. 

For flights to the United States, passengers must complete TSA pre-clearance which includes additional security checks and document verification. To complete Finnair Check in on time, passengers are advised to arrive at the airport at least 3 hours before the scheduled departure.

The standard process of check-in at Finnair counter involves you sharing your reservation details like PNR, flight departure date, and flight number to the staff present at the counter. 

How Can I Check-in Via Call For Finnair Flights?

If you want check-in via phone call to Finnair ’s customer support number, and keep your booking reference and Finnair flight number handy. Inform them if you have any preference, select meals, seats, or any other flight service. You will be asked for a service fee. Once you are done with the Finnair check in process, the airline will send the boarding pass to your registered email.

How to Print a Boarding Pass? 

• Go to the official website of Finnair Airlines
• Access your account and proceed to click on flight details. 
• Select your flight and download the boarding pass. 
• Click on the “Print Boarding Pass”. 
• Now, you can either print your boarding pass now, or you can save it as a PDF to print later. 
• You can also get your printed boarding pass  from a self-service kiosk or you can ask the Finnair staff at the check-in counter at the airport counter. 

When Should I Check in For Finnair Flights?

The check-in time of Finnair varies according to destinations. The airlines advise you to complete check-in within the given time to avoid any hassle at the last minute at the airport. 

Finnair Check-in and Boarding Restrictions

• Passengers departing from the United States must present a printed boarding pass.
• If you are an EU citizen, you must present your documents to get them checked, screened and stamped at the Finnair international check-in counter at the airport.
• Passengers flying with the checked baggage, must drop their luggage at the baggage counter at least 40 minutes before the flight’s departure. The airline opens its baggage counter for international flights four hours before departure and for domestic flights two hours before departure.
• Once you complete the Finnair online check-in, print or download the boarding pass on your mobile phone up to two hours prior to your departure.
• Passengers are required to present valid documents that match the details on the boarding pass during airport security and at the boarding gate.

Are There Any Finnair Restrictions on Online Check-in? 

The airline has certain conditions where passengers are not allowed to check-in via online check-in services. 

• Passengers cannot use online, mobile or Kiosk check-in in case if the reservation includes a pet or special services. 
• The passengers also have to check-in at the airport counter if the destination does not permit electronic boarding passes. 
• Passengers are also not permitted to use Finnair check in online, mobile or kiosk check-in methods in case if the check-in time is lapsed. 
• Passengers are also not allowed to use online methods in case they are carrying more luggage than permitted.