Emirates launches daily Airbus A350 service to Helsinki
Emirates launched its first service to Helsinki on 1 October, adding Finland to its network with a daily Airbus A350 connection from Dubai.The inaugural...
Finnair to offer up to three daily Helsinki–Tokyo flights in summer 2027
Finnair will add flights to Tokyo Narita during the peak 2027 summer season, increasing the route to up to twice daily while continuing its...
Finnair suspends Helsinki–Dubai flights for winter 2026/27
Finnair will suspend flights between Helsinki and Dubai throughout the 2026/27 winter season because of continued instability in the Middle East.
All services between the...
Luxair launches Helsinki–Luxembourg route with first scheduled Embraer E195-E2 service at Helsinki Airport
Luxair has inaugurated direct flights between Helsinki and Luxembourg, introducing a new twice-weekly connection that further expands Helsinki Airport’s European route network.
The first flight...
Norwegian adds direct Tromsø–Helsinki route for winter 2026/27
Norwegian will launch a new direct route between Tromsø and Helsinki on 18 November, further expanding its international network from Northern Norway ahead of...
Finnair restores domestic flights to Tampere and Turku from October 2026
Finnair will reintroduce scheduled flights to the Finnish cities of Tampere and Turku from October 2026, reconnecting both regions directly to its international network...
Helsinki Airport reopens after early-morning airspace shutdown
Air traffic at Helsinki Airport resumed on Friday morning, May 15, 2026, after authorities temporarily suspended operations between 04:00 and 07:00.
A potentially dangerous unmanned...
Finland arranges €2,300 charter flight to evacuate citizens from UAE
Finland’s Foreign Affairs Ministry is organising a charter evacuation flight for Finnish nationals stranded in the United Arab Emirates, as the escalating Middle East...
Finnair extends Luxembourg, Valencia and Turin to year-round service in Winter network expansion
Finnair will operate year-round services to Luxembourg, Valencia and Turin, extending the three routes initially announced for summer 2026 into the winter season as...
China Southern launches Beijing Daxing–Helsinki route as European carriers retreat
China Southern Airlines is set to launch a new nonstop service between Beijing Daxing International Airport and Helsinki-Vantaa, marking a strategic expansion into Northern...
Emirates to launch daily Dubai–Helsinki flights from October 2026
Emirates will introduce a daily, year-round direct service between Dubai and Helsinki from 1 October 2026, creating the only nonstop air link between Finland...
Finnair to launch daily Helsinki–Melbourne flights via Bangkok in October 2026
Finnair is expanding its long-haul network with the launch of a new daily service to Melbourne, Australia, starting in October 2026. This marks Finnair’s...
Finnair sets record for Thailand flights in Winter 2026 – More services to Bangkok, direct flights to Krabi return
Finnair will operate a record 25 weekly flights to Thailand during the winter 2026 season, marking its strongest-ever schedule to the country.
The carrier will...
Finnair adds four Southern European routes for summer 2026
Finnair will expand its Southern European network in summer 2026 with new scheduled flights to Catania, Florence and Valencia, plus seasonal services to Kos,...
Finnair plane damaged in ground collision at Helsinki Airport, no injuries reported
Finnair flight AY1175 bound for Gdansk (ATR72-500 registered OH-ATE) was involved in an accident at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport on Saturday morning when its propeller struck...
Luxair to launch direct Luxembourg-Helsinki route in Summer 2026
Luxembourg-based airline Luxair will open a new direct route between Helsinki Airport and Luxembourg in July 2026, expanding its European network and offering new...
Planned aviation strikes at Helsinki Airport cancelled after agreement reached
On July 13, 2025, the Finnish Aviation Union (IAU) and Service Sector Employers Palta accepted a settlement proposed by the National Conciliator, forming a...
Finnair cancels 100 flights on July 7 due to planned strike
Finnair will cancel around 100 flights on Monday, July 7, due to a planned strike by the Finnish Aviation Union affecting ground services at...
Finnair cancels 80 flights on July 4 due to Helsinki Airport strike
Finnair will cancel around 80 flights on Friday, July 4, due to a planned industrial action by the Finnish Aviation Union (IAU) at Helsinki...
Finnair cancels some 100 flights on July 2 due to ground staff strike; 7,000 passengers affected
Finnair will cancel approximately 100 flights on July 2 due to planned industrial action by the Finnish Aviation Union (IAU) at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, disrupting...