Finnair, the national carrier of Finland, has announced the opening of its new Finnair Lounge on July 9.

In a press statement, Finnair says that the new lounge will be located on the Schengen side of Helsinki Airport, near gate 21, and is designed to bring comfort and convenience to travellers.

Ole Orvér

“We are delighted to announce the opening of our new Schengen lounge, providing even more space and comfort before take-off. Responding to the feedback from Finnair Plus tier members, the lounge features also an exclusive Finnair Platinum Corner for Finnair Plus Platinum and Platinum Lumo members to enjoy,” says Ole Orvér, Chief Commercial Officer at Finnair.

The statement adds that the new Finnair Business Lounge can be accessed by Business Class Classic and Flex ticket holders, and Finnair Plus Gold members. It says that lounge access can also be purchased as a travel extra during ticket booking.

“With increased space, the new Finnair Lounge comfortably accommodates up to 440 guests, which is about 150 seats more than the current lounge. Different spaces within the lounge are tailored to various needs: dining, working, resting and spending time with your travel companions,” says Meri Järvinen, Head of Airport Customer Experience.

The statement adds that the new lounge’s design, led by Studio Joanna Laajisto, features the essence of the Nordics, peaceful, natural and inviting.

It has wooden textures, soft forms, and warm colours reflect the Finnish landscape’s serenity. Furniture from renowned Nordic design brands, such as Artek, Nikari, and Gubi, adds a touch of local craftsmanship to the setting. The new lounge offers spectacular views of the runway and the airport gate area, says the airline.