Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) welcomed its latest new international service on June 1 with Finnair’s inaugural service from Seattle to Helsinki. The flight’s shorter polar routing provides easy access to the Nordic countries as well as efficient connections to destinations throughout Europe and beyond. In Seattle, passengers can connect to the extensive network offered by Finnair’s oneworld partner, Alaska Airlines.

“We’re proud of the resilience of the Seattle market,” said Lance Lyttle, SEA Airport Managing Director. “Finnair’s Helsinki service is SEA’s eighth new international service to launch since the start of the pandemic, and we’re excited to be able to welcome them into our brand new International Arrivals Facility.”

With Alaska Airlines’ entry into the oneworld alliance in 2021, Alaska Mileage Plan members will be able to earn and redeem frequent flier miles on Finnair’s entire network.

SEA Airport is making significant investments to make international travel through SEA more efficient and representative of our region. The recently-opened new International Arrivals Facility provides travelers an expanded and more efficient experience to meet the growing regional demand for international travel. The new facility is over four times the size of the current facility and includes an iconic aerial walkway which is the longest over an active taxilane in the world!

The new flight operates three times per week – Monday, Wednesday, and Friday using an Airbus A330 aircraft.