Review of Finnair flight from Helsinki to Paris in Economy

AY - Finnair

Flight taken on 24 March 2026

AY1577

Helsinki Paris

HEL

CDG

16:05 03h 10m 18:15

Model Airbus A319

Class Economy

Seat 9A

Arriving from JFK on premium with Finnair and on the way to my connecting flight to CDG. I was intrigued by this company, which I was not familiar with.

On the way to the gate

At the gate, as you can see huge space to relax. This airport is very comfy, people are nice and smiling. Welcome to the most happiness country in the world

Boarding to CDG

Our Pushback tractor

Boarding on the A319 Finnair

Business class cabin

Airbus A319 Finnair

Recaro 3510 seats

View from the eco cabin class

Let's go to CDG, Helsinki was a very nice airport

Last view of Finland

On board Menu. You got free water and crandberries juice but if you want you can buy extra drinks and snacks

I’m tempted to give it a try mini salami and tha Finnair signature cocktail

The North Blush…Very good

Some more crandberries juice

Final approach to CDG

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Product ratings

Airline

Finnair 7.6

Cabin8.0 / 10
Cabin crew8.0 / 10
Entertainment/wifi7.0 / 10
Meal/catering7.5 / 10

Departure airport

Helsinki - HEL9.3

Efficiency9.5 / 10
Access9.0 / 10
Services9.0 / 10
Cleanliness9.5 / 10

Arrival Airport

Paris - CDG8.6

Efficiency8.5 / 10
Access9.0 / 10
Services8.5 / 10
Cleanliness8.5 / 10

Conclusion

What an incredible trip. I flew from CDG to JFK with Air France in Business Class (see flight report), spent two amazing days in New York, then flew back with Finnair from JFK to HEL in premium (see flight report), followed by HEL to CDG in economy.

I really enjoyed the atmosphere at Helsinki Airport, it feels welcoming, spacious and airy, with plenty of areas to relax, and the staff were smiling and pleasant. The Finnair crew on this flight were very nice, and I appreciated the service. I was slightly disappointed by the seat, however, as it did not recline, which was of course understandable given that it was located directly in front of the emergency exit row.