Overview
- Finnair opened sales on December 18, 2025 for daily flights starting October 25/26, 2026 between Helsinki and Melbourne via Bangkok.
- The service marks Finnair’s first entry into Australia and will connect Melbourne to roughly 90 European destinations through the Helsinki hub.
- Flights will be operated by Airbus A350s featuring the AirLounge business seat, with an overnight Helsinki–Bangkok leg and an evening Bangkok–Melbourne sector.
- The Bangkok–Melbourne segment appears bookable on its own, indicating fifth‑freedom sales, and the carrier says a Bangkok‑based crew will serve that leg alongside Finnair pilots.
- Industry coverage highlights intense Europe–Australia competition and reports unusually low early Avios redemption pricing on the new route.