Which has the bigger carry-on allowance, Finnair or Norwegian?

Finnair: 55 × 40 × 23 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 in), up to 8 kg (17.6 lb). Norwegian: 55 × 40 × 23 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 in), up to 15 kg (33.1 lb).

Where do Finnair and Norwegian fly from?

Finnair's main hubs are HEL. Norwegian's are OSL, CPH, ARN, HEL. The better pick is often whichever flies nonstop from your airport.

Are Finnair and Norwegian partners?

They aren't in the same alliance (Finnair: oneworld; Norwegian: none), so miles and status generally don't transfer between them.

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Finnair vs Norwegian

Q: Do Finnair and Norwegian include a carry-on on basic economy?

Finnair: Superlight, Finnair's cheapest fare on European routes, includes only a small under-seat bag. Light and higher fares, and every long-haul fare, include an 8 kg carry-on. Finnair Plus tier members get a carry-on on Superlight too. Norwegian: LowFare includes only a personal item that fits under the seat. LowFare+ and Flex add a 55 × 40 × 23 cm cabin bag.

Finnair wins on a carry-on on its cheapest fare; Norwegian wins on a more generous carry-on weight limit and a bigger personal item. Here's how they compare on bags, fees, comfort, reliability and loyalty.

Verified Oct 17, 2026By Steven MoHow we check Report a correction

Finnair

Wins 1 category

A carry-on on its cheapest fare

Norwegian

Wins 2 categories

A more generous carry-on weight limit
A bigger personal item

Quick verdict

Finnair wins on a carry-on on its cheapest fare; Norwegian wins on a more generous carry-on weight limit and a bigger personal item. Check the cheapest fare's bag rules before you compare prices.

Carry-on size: Finnair: 55 × 40 × 23 cm · Norwegian: 55 × 40 × 23 cm
Carry-on on the cheapest fare: Finnair: Not on some basic fares · Norwegian: Costs extra on basic fares

Side by side

	Finnair	Norwegian
Bags
Carry-on size	55 × 40 × 23 cm	55 × 40 × 23 cm
Carry-on on the cheapest fare	Not on some basic fares	Costs extra on basic fares
Carry-on weight limit	8 kg (17.6 lb)	15 kg (33.1 lb)
Personal item	40 × 30 × 15 cm	40 × 30 × 20 cm
Network
Alliance	oneworld	None
Loyalty program	Finnair Plus	Norwegian Reward
Main hubs	HEL	OSL, CPH, ARN, HEL

Highlighted values are better for travelers. Fees are for U.S. domestic economy flights; on-time data is 2025 U.S. DOT figures for each airline's own flights.

Bags and fees

Both airlines allow a carry-on up to 55 × 40 × 23 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 in).

Finnair's Superlight can be personal-item only, while Norwegian charges for it on its cheapest fare.

Carry-on weight limits: 8 kg (17.6 lb) on Finnair, 15 kg (33.1 lb) on Norwegian.

Personal items: 40 × 30 × 15 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in) on Finnair, and 40 × 30 × 20 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 7.9 in) on Norwegian.

Basic economy

Finnair (Superlight): Superlight, Finnair's cheapest fare on European routes, includes only a small under-seat bag. Light and higher fares, and every long-haul fare, include an 8 kg carry-on. Finnair Plus tier members get a carry-on on Superlight too.

Norwegian (LowFare): LowFare includes only a personal item that fits under the seat. LowFare+ and Flex add a 55 × 40 × 23 cm cabin bag.

Loyalty and where they fly

Finnair is in oneworld and Norwegian is not in an alliance.

Loyalty programs: Finnair Plus (Finnair) and Norwegian Reward (Norwegian).

Finnair's main hubs are HEL. Norwegian's are OSL, CPH, ARN, HEL. The best choice often comes down to which airline flies nonstop from your airport.

Which should you book?

Choose Finnair if you want…

a carry-on on its cheapest fare
to earn and use oneworld miles and status
nonstops from HEL

Choose Norwegian if you want…

a more generous carry-on weight limit
a bigger personal item
nonstops from OSL, CPH, ARN

On a route both fly, the cheaper ticket isn't always the cheaper trip: add the bags you'll actually bring, and check the fare rules before you book.