The right way to pack

General security guidelines

The regulations concerning prohibited substances and items are quite abundant and detailed. On these pages we have collected only a few general security guidelines. For more information and a complete list of prohibited items and substances, go to Finnish Civil Aviation Authority's website.

Prohibited substances and items

Flammable, toxic or corrosive substances such as lighter fluids, fireworks, ski wax removers or more than 70% vol. alcohol are prohibited on aircraft. Leave these items at home or at your destination.

Alcoholic beverages over 21 per cent but less than 70 per cent by volume may be carried in checked baggage with a total net quantity not exceeding 5 L.

Matches and cigarette lighters

You may only take one box of safety matches or one lighter on board, and it must be carried in your pocket. Such items must not be packed in your hand baggage or in your check-in baggage. Torch cigar lighters and reserve fuel tanks for lighters are forbidden on board the airplane.

Please note that no lighters of any kind are permitted on flights to and from the United States.

Liquids and sharp objects

Pack any liquids and cutting objects already at home in baggage going into the cargo hold. They are not allowed to be taken to the cabin as hand luggage.

• Shampoos, tooth pastes, creams and lotions, gels, mascaras and aerosols are but a few examples of liquids.
• For example knives, scissors and corkscrews are considered cutting objects.

Small amounts of liquids as well as medications and baby foods required during the flight may be taken into the cabin. Pack travel-sized liquids in a transparent zip-loc plastic bag (such as a freezer bag). The bag approved by the authorities can accommodate for example 3–5 travel-sized toiletries, mascara and tooth paste.

Restrictions on sizes and packaging of liquids carried as hand baggage:

Travel package size max 100 ml/product

• Maximum bag volume is 1 litre.
• No more than 1 bag per passenger is allowed in the cabin.

Baby food and medication required during the flight may be carried in hand luggage.

Baggage restrictions concerning quantity and size

In general, passengers may bring into the cabin one piece of luggage measuring 55 x 40 x 20 cm. On scheduled flights and charter flights, the maximum allowed weight is 8 kg.

Baggage restrictions in business class may vary according to airline.

Baggage going into the cargo hold

The weight restrictions on baggage going into the cargo hold as well as the terms and conditions applicable to oversized and irregularly shaped items vary according to airline. For instance skis and golf clubs are irregularly shaped items.

A fee is charged for excess baggage

Airlines charge a fee for excess baggage. Heavy baggage may also be sent as air freight