Personal-item bag · 34 × 19 × 15 cm (13.4 × 7.5 × 5.9 in)
Tight exactly at the limit on the depth
Finnair cabin bag and personal item size
Checked against Finnair's baggage page on 5 October 2026
Personal item (under the seat)
40 × 30 × 15 cm15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in
Cabin bag (overhead locker)
55 × 40 × 23 cm21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 in
Weight: 8 kg (18 lb)
Will your bag fit Finnair?
Personal item. Free on every fare. Small bag (handbag, laptop bag, small backpack) must go under the seat. Counts toward the 8 kg/12 kg total.
Cabin bag. Not included on Economy Superlight. 8 kg is the total for cabin bag plus small bag in Economy/Premium Economy; 12 kg total in Business.
What each Finnair fare includes
| Fare | Personal item | Cabin bag | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy Superlight | Not stated | Paid extra | No carry-on bag included (0 PC); an extra carry-on bag can be purchased only on this ticket type. |
| Economy (other fares) | Included | Included (8 kg) | One cabin bag plus small bag, 8 kg total. |
| Premium Economy | Included | Included (8 kg) | Total weight 8 kg. |
| Business | Included | Included (12 kg) | Cabin bag plus small bag, 12 kg total. |
Will a standard carry-on fit Finnair?
The most common US carry-on size is 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm, wheels included). On Finnair it does not fit — 0.9 cm (0.4 in) too long. The common European cabin size, 55 × 40 × 20 cm, is right at the limit.
Finnair's cabin bag allowance holds about 51 litres. Only 37 of the 151 airlines we track have a bigger one.
Bags that fit Finnair
We checked 1,046 bags with published sizes. 19 fit the personal-item size with at least 1 cm to spare on every side, and another 38 are within a centimeter. 660 fit the cabin bag size comfortably.
Personal item
Personal-item bag · 39.1 × 27.4 × 14.5 cm (15.4 × 10.8 × 5.7 in)
Tight 0.5 cm (0.2 in) to spare on the depth
Personal-item bag · 38.1 × 30.5 × 14 cm (15 × 12 × 5.5 in)
Tight 0.5 cm (0.2 in) too wide; soft-sided, so it only goes in if it squeezes
Personal-item bag · 40 × 30 × 15 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in)
Tight exactly at the limit on the length
Cabin bag
Carry-on suitcase · 19.1 × 12.8 × 8.9 in (48.5 × 32.5 × 22.6 cm)
Tight 0.4 cm (0.2 in) to spare on the depth; 5.1 kg left for packing
Carry-on suitcase · 45 × 38 × 20 cm (17.7 × 15 × 7.9 in)
Fits 2 cm (0.8 in) to spare on the width; 5.4 kg left for packing
Carry-on suitcase · 55 × 35 × 23 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 9.1 in)
Tight exactly at the limit on the length; 5.7 kg left for packing
Carry-on suitcase · 55 × 40 × 20 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in)
Tight exactly at the limit on the length
If your bag is too big at the gate
Unpurchased or over-size/over-weight carry-on bag brought to the gate: €60 fee to place it in the hold. Source
Power banks on Finnair
You can’t use a power bank on board. Power banks up to 100 Wh go in the cabin. Limit: 2 per passenger. Never in checked bags. Max 2 power banks up to 100 Wh, carry-on only. Cannot be used to charge devices or be charged from aircraft outlets. Keep where they can be monitored, preferably on you.
Work out your power bank's watt-hours · Power bank rules on every airline
Worth knowing
- Economy Superlight includes no carry-on bag; bringing one to the gate costs €60.
- Weight limit is a combined total for cabin bag and small bag.
- Power banks may not be used at all during the flight.
Airlines with similar limits
- Wizz Air: 55 × 40 × 23 cm
- Lufthansa: 55 × 40 × 23 cm
- Turkish Airlines: 55 × 40 × 23 cm
- SAS Scandinavian Airlines: 55 × 40 × 23 cm
Finnair bag questions
What size is the Finnair personal item?
Finnair's free personal item can be up to 40 × 30 × 15 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in). Small bag (handbag, laptop bag, small backpack) must go under the seat. Counts toward the 8 kg/12 kg total.
How big can a Finnair cabin bag be?
Up to 55 × 40 × 23 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 in), and no heavier than 8 kg (18 lb). The airline doesn’t say whether wheels and handles count, so measure them in.
Does every Finnair fare include a cabin bag?
No. Economy Superlight: this fare includes only the personal item; the bigger bag costs extra or isn't allowed.
Which bags fit Finnair's limits?
Of the 1,046 bags we track, 19 fit the personal-item size with at least 1 cm to spare and 660 fit the cabin bag size. See the list.
Can I take a power bank on Finnair?
Yes, in your cabin bag only. You can’t use a power bank on board. Power banks up to 100 Wh go in the cabin. Limit: 2 per passenger. Never in checked bags.
Sources. carry-on baggage page · restricted items / batteries page · power bank FAQ. Rules checked 5 October 2026. Some details the airline doesn’t publish are marked as such above. Airline staff have the final say at the gate. Spotted a change? Tell us.
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