Finnair Plus runs a buy-Avios promotion with up to 50% bonus from September 21, 2026, 00:00:01 UTC+3 through October 5, 2026, 23:59:59 UTC+3.
The offer is for members who joined Finnair Plus before September 18, 2026 and already hold at least 50 Avios. You can buy for yourself or as a gift. Purchased Avios post in 1-3 days.
Bonus Avios do not count toward the calendar-year purchase limit.
See the offer page and start buying Finnair Avios
Promotion Rules For Finnair Avios, Sep 21 To Oct 5 2026
These are the public terms that matter for purchasing during the bonus window.
- Sale period: September 21, 2026, 00:00:01 UTC+3 to October 5, 2026, 23:59:59 UTC+3.
- Eligibility: Finnair Plus membership opened before September 18, 2026 and at least 50 Avios in the account.
- Bonus: Up to 50%, shown after login. Each account may see a different bonus structure.
- Self-purchase or gift: Buy Avios for your own balance or send bonus Avios to another eligible Finnair Plus member.
- Annual limit: Up to 200,000 base Avios bought or received per calendar year. Campaign bonus Avios are outside this 200,000 limit.
- Posting time: Avios are added to the account 1-3 days after purchase.
- Validity: Any earning or redemption keeps Avios alive for 18 months. Buying Avios counts as activity and resets existing Avios validity.
Who Should Stock Finnair Avios During The 50% Sale
Finnair long-haul business and premium economy
Helsinki to Asia, North America and Middle East often prices well with Avios when cash taxes are high. Check the award total first, then buy the missing base Avios at the highest bonus tier.
Europe short-haul and seasonal peaks
Summer, Christmas, trade-show and ski periods can push cash fares up. Pre-buying Avios gives you a ready balance for short-haul awards and last-minute date changes.
One-way top-ups for partner programs
Avios can move to British Airways, Iberia, Aer Lingus, Vueling, Loganair and Qatar. If you regularly redeem in those programs, stock Finnair Avios now and transfer later.
Upgrades, seats, bags and Finnair Shop
Avios cover travel-class upgrades, extra baggage, seat selection, onboard meals, lounge-style add-ons and selected shop rewards. Small monthly gaps can be filled during the bonus sale without waiting for flight earnings.
How Much To Buy: Scenario Table
| Travel goal | Recommended base purchase | With up to 50% bonus | Best use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Europe round-trips or several short-haul awards | Buy to your logged bonus tier | Base plus up to 50% | Flexible off-peak awards, bag/seat add-ons |
| Long-haul economy or premium economy | Match award quote minus current balance | Larger total for multiple passengers | Finnair transatlantic, Asia and Middle East awards |
| Business-class long-haul | Buy at the highest personal bonus tier | Maximum efficient cost per Avios | HEL Asia/North America business, partner business via BA/Qatar |
| Family or gift pooling | Split self-buy and gift purchases | Each recipient gets bonus Avios | Separate accounts, later combine through awards or transfers |
Always log in before deciding. Your visible bonus tier, currency and remaining annual limit determine the cheapest effective price.
Transfer Finnair Avios To British Airways, Iberia And Qatar
Linked Avios programs
Avios is shared across Finnair Plus, British Airways, Iberia, Aer Lingus, Vueling, Loganair and Qatar Airways. Linked transfers are 1:1 and free between your own accounts.
How to link and move Avios
- Open each Avios program account and keep personal details consistent.
- Enable two-factor authentication in Finnair Plus and the receiving program.
- Use the Balance and transactions area or Avios transfer flow to link accounts.
- Match first name, last name and email; minor special characters are usually tolerated, but mismatches block linking.
- Finnair Plus accounts must be at least 30 days old for program linking; some Avios transfer flows also require both linked accounts to be active for 30 days.
Finnair to Qatar routing
Qatar Airways does not use a direct Finnair link in the same way as IAG programs. Move Avios Finnair to British Airways first, then British Airways to Qatar. The rate stays 1:1 and transfers are free once accounts are linked.
Subscription, Gifting, Transfers And Tier Points
Monthly Avios subscription
Finnair subscription offers 2,000, 4,000, 10,000 or 20,000 Avios per month, billed monthly or annually. Annual plans are cheaper per Avios and keep the account active all year. Subscription works well if you want steady growth instead of one large bonus purchase.
Buy Avios as a gift
During September 21 to October 5, gift purchases receive the same up-to-50% bonus in the recipient account. Useful for family trips, colleagues and friends who need award tickets.
Transfer Avios between people
Finnair Shop online transfers charge €10. Customer-service transfers charge €20. Finnair Visa credit card holders can transfer online to another Finnair Plus account free. Transfers do not extend Avios validity and cannot go to Finnair Plus Junior accounts.
Convert Avios to tier points
The rate is 3 Avios to 1 tier point, minimum 500 tier points. Limits by current tier are Basic and Silver up to 7,500, Gold up to 22,500, Platinum and Platinum Lumo up to 40,000. Online conversion costs €10 and customer service costs €20; Finnair Visa holders convert online free. Convert only when you know the exact tier gap, because the transaction is non-refundable and allowed once per personal tracking period.
Step-By-Step: Buy Finnair Avios With The 50% Bonus
Check your award need first
Search Finnair, British Airways, Iberia or Qatar awards for city, date and cabin. Write down total Avios and subtract your current balance.
Log in for personal bonus and price
Open the Buy Avios page while signed in. Confirm your bonus percentage, currency options and remaining 2026 purchase allowance.
Open the Buy Avios page and view your personal bonus
Buy base Avios, not bonus Avios
Choose base quantity so the final base-plus-bonus total covers your award gap. Stay within 200,000 base Avios per calendar year unless you still have annual allowance left.
Post and redeem or transfer
Allow 1-3 days for posting. Redeem directly in Finnair Plus, or link and transfer to another Avios program for better partner pricing. For complex long-haul awards, complete buying and linking several days before departure.