AY (Finnair) Fares to Europe

[mtbsafari]

From Finnair website:

Take the shortcut to Europe with Finnair – we fly the shorter northern route via Helsinki, the geographically ideal transfer point on your way to Europe. Book by 13 March.

ECONOMY CLASS OFFERS
DESTINATION	FLIGHTS FROM*
Copenhagen	$1,615
Helsinki	$1,575
London	$1,785
Paris	$1,625
Rome	$1,629
Stockholm	$1,605
BUSINESS CLASS OFFERS
DESTINATION	FLIGHTS FROM*
Copenhagen	$6,035
Helsinki	$5,995
London	$6,345
Paris	$6,105
Rome	$6,049
Stockholm	$6,025

 

[mtbsafari]

Oh ... here is another table that gives a better idea of the Economy fares at least:

Example fares* (many more origin/destination combinations available)

Destination	From Sydney	From Perth	From Brisbane	From Melbourne
Helsinki	1,601	1,533	1,600	1,588
Stockholm	1,631	1,562	1,630	1,618
Paris	1,662	1,593	1,661	1,649
London	1,812	1,744	1,810	1,799
Tallinn	1,616	1,547	1,615	1,603

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[Danger]

Even better if you can originate in Asia, such as Singapore or Bangkok. Big savings to be had.

 

[mtbsafari]

Yes. Really good business class fares out of BKK. Discovered thanks to tip from another AFF member.

 

[GarrettM]

Forgive my ignorance. Are there one way or return?

 

[lovetravellingoz]

Forgive my ignorance. Are there one way or return?

They would be return (ie no one would pay $3000 return for economy...)

 

[GarrettM]

They would be return (ie no one would pay $3000 return for economy...)

I wouldn't have thought so but better to ask and be sure.
thanks

 

[mtbsafari]

For anyone interested ... I just booked AY Business Class BKK-HEL-CDG-BKK for just under $2,400 AUD. Using new A350 metal out of BKK. There are a couple of other very cheap destinations including CPH. HEL itself is a little more. This particular offer ends 10 Feb, so not long to go.

 

[marki]

For anyone interested ... I just booked AY Business Class BKK-HEL-CDG-BKK for just under $2,400 AUD. Using new A350 metal out of BKK. There are a couple of other very cheap destinations including CPH. HEL itself is a little more. This particular offer ends 10 Feb, so not long to go.

Compare that to Qantas you won't get much for 4000 maybe PE to London return.

 

[ellen10]

So what is AY business class like.
I have only flown Qantas and Cathay

 

[andye]

For anyone interested ... I just booked AY Business Class BKK-HEL-CDG-BKK for just under $2,400 AUD. Using new A350 metal out of BKK. There are a couple of other very cheap destinations including CPH. HEL itself is a little more. This particular offer ends 10 Feb, so not long to go.

Is there a transit in HEL on the way back on your routing?

 

[codash1099]

So what is AY business class like.
I have only flown Qantas and Cathay

More than passable in the A340 which I flew in 2014 and looks even better in the A350. Service is good and food, while not at the QF level, is quite acceptable. IFE doesn't have the choice of the top tier airlines, but all this is more than compensated for by the pricing.

 

[ellen10]

More than passable in the A340 which I flew in 2014 and looks even better in the A350. Service is good and food, while not at the QF level, is quite acceptable. IFE doesn't have the choice of the top tier airlines, but all this is more than compensated for by the pricing.

Yes I like the price.
Looking at options for Europe next year.

 

[Cossie]

No complaints about the service last October, Bangkok to Heathrow, return from Barcelona via Helsinki, flight over had angled flat beds and I had someone next to me, it was a day flight so sleep wasn't that important. On the way back it was the newer layout, fully flat bed. Helsinki was a nice and easy airport to transit through, including using my 'chip' passport, however on both transits the lounge (and everywhere else) was packed.
In June we are on the 350, Bangkok to Milan return, really looking forward to that!

 

[mtbsafari]

Is there a transit in HEL on the way back on your routing?

Yep. I have about 1 hour 20 minutes in Helsinki.

 

[mtbsafari]

So what is AY business class like.
I have only flown Qantas and Cathay

It's pretty good. Last time I travelled AY the seat was not fully flat, but I'm hoping the A350 might be different. Mind you, I went up to BKK last month on QF and seats weren't fully flat either.

 

[mtbsafari]

So what is AY business class like.
I have only flown Qantas and Cathay

I should also say, don't expect too much on the internal Europe flights with AY. You are down the front of the plane and that's about it. Instead of the economy section with three in a row, you have 1 0 1 layout.

 

[Danger]

So what is AY business class like.
I have only flown Qantas and Cathay

Here's a nice review: Review: Finnair Business Class A350 New York To Helsinki - One Mile at a Time.

The J seats appear much the same as CX J.

 

[Cossie]

I should also say, don't expect too much on the internal Europe flights with AY. You are down the front of the plane and that's about it. Instead of the economy section with three in a row, you have 1 0 1 layout.

That being said, the food is much better down the front!

 

[ellen10]

Here's a nice review: Review: Finnair Business Class A350 New York To Helsinki - One Mile at a Time.

The J seats appear much the same as CX J.

Thanks for the review.