Finnair to Introduce Melbourne Service

Flights will start in October 2026.

Lorne Philipot

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 07:30 AM ET

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A Finnair Airbus A330. (Photo: AirlineGeeks | William Derrickson)

Key Takeaways:

Finnair will launch its first direct service to Australia, connecting Helsinki and Melbourne starting October 25, 2026.
The daily flights will operate via Bangkok using an Airbus A350 aircraft.
This new route establishes Finnair as one of only a few European airlines to operate flights to Australia with its own aircraft.

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Finnair will commence flights between Helsinki and Melbourne, Australia, next year.

The service will operate daily, via Bangkok, starting Oct. 25, 2026. Flights will use an Airbus A350 aircraft.

This connection will become Finnair’s first route to Australia.

In a statement, Finnair Area Vice President Pasi Kuusisto said the service will provide an attractive new option for both business and leisure travelers.

First Australia Route

Finnair will be one of only a few airlines from Europe operating service to Australia with its own aircraft.

Currently, only British Airways and Turkish Airlines fly from their respective bases to Melbourne.

A number of airlines have added Melbourne as their first Australian destination, including Turkish Airlines, Emirates, and Qatar Airways.

Lorne Philipot

Lorne is a South Africa-based aviation journalist. He was captivated and fascinated by flying from the day he took his first airline flight. With a passion for aviation in his blood, he has flown to destinations in all corners of the globe. Lorne has traveled extensively and lived in various countries. Drawing on his travels and passion for aviation, Lorne enjoys writing about airlines, routes, networks, and new developments.