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Finnair Cargo to launch Helsinki–Melbourne via Bangkok on 25 October
From 25 October 2026, Finnair Cargo plans a daily, year-round Helsinki–Bangkok–Melbourne cargo service with Airbus A350 aircraft, but will not initially accept temperature-sensitive shipments as through cargo.
Finnair Cargo's first Australian service is scheduled to begin on 25 October 2026. The Helsinki–Bangkok–Melbourne route is planned as a daily, year-round operation using an Airbus A350 passenger aircraft, with cargo carried in the belly hold. The aircraft has approximately 23 tonnes or 95 cubic metres of belly cargo capacity, though capacity available on an individual flight depends on operational requirements.
At launch, Finnair Cargo will not accept pharmaceuticals, perishables and other temperature-sensitive shipments as through cargo between Helsinki and Melbourne in either direction. Such shipments may be accepted separately on the Helsinki–Bangkok and Bangkok–Melbourne sectors under applicable requirements. The airline is temperature-mapping the new route and will review the restrictions once the assessment is complete.
Qantas Freight was appointed as Finnair Cargo's ground-handling agent at Melbourne Airport effective 1 October 2026, and ACP Worldwide was appointed as general sales and service agent in Australia and New Zealand. Finnair Cargo has not announced plans to add frequencies or deploy additional capacity.
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