Finnair Expands Cargo Operations in Eastern Europe

Finnair Cargo has opened a new cargo route on the Vienna-Helsinki-Vienna axis. Helsinki now acts as a 'Gateway' between Eastern Europe and Asia, making excellent cargo connections possible in both directions. The new route will help to meet the rising demand for such a service in Eastern Europe, as well as support Finnair's existing Asia strategy.

The flights are operated using a European Air Transport Boeing 757 freight aircraft, with which about 30 tonnes can be transported at a time. Connections from Vienna and other locations in Eastern Europe make use mainly of overland transport and in co-operation with partner companies.

The cargo route is operated twice a week, on Mondays and Fridays. The aircraft sets off from Vienna in the morning, arriving at Helsinki in the afternoon. The return to Vienna takes off the same afternoon.