Australian Business Class travellers will be excited to hear that Finnair is adding another long-haul destination to their network- Melbourne! The route will be operated daily via Bangkok on the Airbus A350 aircraft, beginning October 2026.

Finnair, a oneworld member airline, punch well above their weight in the RTW market with an excellent Business Class round the world fare offering. Their tickets are the most popular choice for the value-conscious Qantas frequent flyer with only basic stopover needs in North America. Learn more about the Finnair A350 Business Class product by reading our review here.

The Route

The Melbourne route marks a completely new destination for Finnair and connects Australia directly to Finnair’s extensive network via Finnair’s Helsinki hub.

Flights leave from Melbourne in the afternoon, with a stop in Bangkok in the evening, and land in Helsinki early the next day, aligning with Finnair’s first morning departures across Europe. Besides smooth connections for customers, this structure ensures high operational efficiency and good utilisation of Finnair’s A350 fleet.

The return flight is scheduled to depart from Helsinki shortly after midnight, arriving in Bangkok in the afternoon with a brief stop, then continuing to Melbourne and arriving the following morning.

Flights will be available to book from 18 December 2025, with the first flight expected to depart on 25 October 2026. Make sure you get in contact with one of our airfare specialists who can book your Finnair Business Class flight.

From Finnair

Christine Rovelli, Chief Revenue Officer at Finnair, speaks on the network expansion.

“We are very excited to introduce service to a new continent. By connecting Helsinki and Melbourne, two cities on opposite sides of the world, we can offer a truly unique bridge between the northern and southern hemispheres,” says Rovelli.

“We expect that this new route will appeal to travellers from Europe heading to Australia, as well as Australians exploring northern Europe and beyond.”

Finnair A350 Business Class

The excellent A350 aircraft is on most routes to and from Helsinki. This product is configured with the new 'AirLounge' Business Class product- Finnair’s new fixed-shell Business Class.

Laid out in a 1-2-1 configuration, all seats feature direct aisle access, 1hr of complimentary Wi-Fi and a state of the art entertainment system, Nordic Sky, is also featured onboard. The A350 has large panoramic windows and ambient mood lighting. With the latest generation air filtering systems and a quieter cabin environment, you’ll travel in comfort.

Finnair Business Class menus are created by top Finnish chefs and feature Nordic delicacies and high quality wines to compliment each dish. All meals are served on delicate tableware featuring Marimekko designs, bringing a fresh Finnish design to your dining experience. Food, wine and even cocktails are all available to Business Class passengers on demand.

Our airfare specialists have previously flown the Finnair A350 Business Class and loved it! Make sure to read out review here.

Learn more about the Finnair A350 Business Class product by reading our review here. Or, chat to an airfare specialist about locking in your Business Class ticket!