Finnair vs Turkish Airlines — Compare Airlines

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Policy	Finnair	Turkish Airlines
Cabin baggage	Included	Included
Checked baggage	1×23 kg long-haul economy; 2×32 kg business	20–30 kg international
In-flight Wi-Fi	Paid	Partial (messaging/select routes)
Economy seat pitch	31–32"	31–32"
Loyalty programme	Finnair Plus (Avios)	Miles&Smiles
Lounge access	Finnair Lounge HEL; oneworld Emerald/Sapphire	Miles&Smiles lounges IST; Star Alliance Gold
Changes & refunds	Flex fares allow changes; Light restricted	Flexible most intl fares

Individual profiles

Editorial profiles

Finland · AY/FIN · #1 in this comparison

Finnair

Designed for you

#23 Global 4-Star

8.2 / 10

Quick Answer

Finnair scores 8.2/10 on FlightLogic (safety 9.3/10), ranking #23 globally. in-flight Wi-Fi is paid or partial on most long-haul routes. Special meals require pre-order on long-haul.

Is Finnair a good airline?

Finnair scores 8.2/10 (Excellent) on FlightLogic, ranking #23 globally with a safety score of 9.3/10. Finnair is Finland's flag carrier and a oneworld member, operating a compact Helsinki hub optimised for UK–Asia routings via the northern corridor with strong Nordic service culture. See full profile →

Overall 8.2 Excellent

Safety 9.3 Excellent Safety

Service 8.4 Cabin crew & ground

Value 8.0 Fare vs product

Star rating 4★ FlightLogic tier

Rating basis Editorial FlightLogic methodology

Score breakdown

Customer Service

8.4

Seat Comfort

8.0

Food & Beverage

8.2

In-Flight Entertainment

7.8

On-Time Performance

8.5

Value for Money

8.0

Key facts

Hub: Helsinki (HEL)
Alliance: oneworld
Founded: 1923
Fleet: 80 aircraft
Region: europe
IATA / ICAO: AY / FIN

Passenger policies

Cabin baggage	Included — standard carry-on allowance applies
Checked baggage	1×23 kg long-haul economy; 2×32 kg business
In-flight Wi-Fi	Paid Wi-Fi or messaging packages
Economy seat pitch	31–32"
Lounge access	Finnair Lounge HEL; oneworld Emerald/Sapphire
Changes & refunds	Flex fares allow changes; Light restricted
Loyalty programme	Finnair Plus (Avios)

Strengths

Helsinki hub — efficient Schengen and Asia connections
Finnair Plus shares Avios with BA
Strong Nordic catering and punctuality

Weaknesses

Smaller long-haul network than BA or Qatar
Business seat product varies by aircraft type

Awards & recognition

oneworld member
Best northern corridor hub for UK–Asia

Turkey · TK/THY · #2 in this comparison

Turkish Airlines

Widen Your World

#6 Global 4-Star

8.6 / 10

Quick Answer

Turkish Airlines scores 8.6/10 on FlightLogic (safety 9.2/10), ranking #6 globally. in-flight Wi-Fi is paid or partial on most long-haul routes. Special meals require pre-order on long-haul.

Is Turkish Airlines a good airline?

Turkish Airlines scores 8.6/10 (Excellent) on FlightLogic, ranking #6 globally with a safety score of 9.2/10. Turkish Airlines offers the most countries served by any carrier, a stunning new Istanbul hub, and a compelling business class product at competitive fares. See full profile →

Overall 8.6 Excellent

Safety 9.2 Excellent Safety

Service 8.7 Cabin crew & ground

Value 9.0 Fare vs product

Star rating 4★ FlightLogic tier

Rating basis Editorial FlightLogic methodology

Score breakdown

Customer Service

8.7

Seat Comfort

8.5

Food & Beverage

9.1

In-Flight Entertainment

8.0

On-Time Performance

8.2

Value for Money

9.0

Key facts

Hub: Istanbul (IST)
Alliance: star alliance
Founded: 1933
Fleet: 400 aircraft
Region: europe
IATA / ICAO: TK / THY

Passenger policies

Cabin baggage	Included — standard carry-on allowance applies
Checked baggage	20–30 kg international
In-flight Wi-Fi	Partial — free messaging or select routes/cabins only
Economy seat pitch	31–32"
Lounge access	Miles&Smiles lounges IST; Star Alliance Gold
Changes & refunds	Flexible most intl fares
Loyalty programme	Miles&Smiles

Strengths

130+ country network
Miles&Smiles stopover program
Excellent Turkish cuisine

Weaknesses

IST walking distances between gates
Occasional baggage delays at peak season

Awards & recognition

Best Airline in Europe
Best Business Class Catering Europe

FAQ

Which is better — Finnair or Turkish Airlines?

Turkish Airlines scores higher on FlightLogic at 8.6/10 vs 8.2/10 for Finnair. Policy comparison below covers cabin baggage, checked bags, Wi-Fi, and seat pitch.

Does Finnair or Turkish Airlines include a carry-on bag?

Finnair: Included. Turkish Airlines: Included.

Which has free Wi-Fi — Finnair or Turkish Airlines?

Finnair: Paid. Turkish Airlines: Partial (messaging/select routes).

Does Finnair include checked baggage?

Finnair checked baggage: 1×23 kg long-haul economy; 2×32 kg business.

Does Turkish Airlines include checked baggage?

Turkish Airlines checked baggage: 20–30 kg international.