Nov 2, 2016, 9:34 am
Last edit by: Globaliser
BA have LHR-HEL-TLL in J/Y for about £235 return, yielding 200TPs and offering the possibility of a ride on the Finnair A350 or a blue & yellow Airbus (for a €130 surcharge). See also this thread for more details and discussion of the fare.
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FAQ
Where to sit on the HEL-TLL-HEL legs?
If the flight is operated by an ATR-72, then at the back because boarding and disembarking is through stairs at the back of the plane. However, for more legroom the first row (which can be row 1 or 2 depending on the ATR) is the best choice. In HEL there will be a bus transfer, in TLL the plane will pull up at the gate and stairs are used to go one level up to the departures and arrivals area (same level).
Seatmaps for Finnair planes can be found here.
Row 1 on the E90 provides the best leg room.
Please note that this flight usually takes between 15 and 22 minutes. During the flight, a crew member walks through the cabin with a basket of chocolates. No drinks are served and the fasten seat belt sign usually remains on for the duration. No chocolates on the ATR72 flights, unfortunately.
Also note that overhead bin space on the ATR-72 is limited and you might be asked to put your luggage under the seat in front of you. They do not offer gate bag check in.
How to get to town?
Information on public transportation has been provided here (courtesy of Valgamaa).
Where to stay in Tallinn?
Information have been provided here.
Where to eat/drink in Tallinn?
Here, here and here
How much time do I need at TLL to go through security?
TLL airport is very small. With fasttrack you can be at the gate within 10 minutes. Boarding for the 6.10am flight is officially 5.30 or so, but it usually starts later than that. AY's ATR usually leaves from gate 5, the E90 left from gate 9. Anyways, it doesn't really matter where it leaves, because the airport is so small.
Do I get lounge access at TLL?
Yes, show your HEL-LHR boarding pass also to get access.
For directions, please use the TLL terminal map.
Do I get lounge access at HEL?
Yes, since your outbound to LHR is in Business Class. The Schengen Lounge for HEL-TLL is located near gates 23/24 (one level up, access with status), the non Schengen lounge between gates 35 and 36. For directions, please use the HEL terminal map.
There are reports of non-status passengers being granted access to the Schengen Lounge at HEL for the TLL bound flight if shown the J boarding pass from LHR to HEL.
TP/avios earnings?
If your ticket is issued by BA, you will earn full TP and avios (+tier bonus)
If your ticket is issued by AY, you will earn full TP and base avios (no tier bonus).
LHR-HEL will earn 80TP each way, HEL-TLL 20 TP each way.
Please use the calculator on BA.com to determine the exact amount of avios earned.
Is it possible to do a back to back (B2B) at TLL?
Yes. You disembark at the same level as departures are. Simply wait in the gate area until the flight is boarding.
When and where can I check in online?
Use the AY PNR to check in online 36h before your flight in the AY App and get a mobile boarding pass.
What time should I get to TLL airport
Slightly earlier than you'd think.
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Meet-ups for future dates
Updated until post #
07OCT17 AY832, AY113 Ameripaige
08OCT17 AY118, AY831 Ameripaige
14OCT17 AY832, AY113 Puqui99 + 3 + Whenitraveltheworld
14OCT17 AY832, AY113 Carofos +1 +Whenitraveltheworld
15OCT17 AY118, AY831 Puqui99 +3
15OCT17 AY108, BA799 Carofos +1 +Whenitraveltheworld
20OCT17 AY832, AY113 Puqui99 + 1
22OCT17 AY107, AY995 Puqui99 +1
29OCT17 AY118, AY831 victairinternational
03NOV17 AY1332, AY1023 florens+1
10NOV17 BA877 florens+1
24NOV17 AY832, AY113 shl +3
25NOV17/ AY114, AY3125 shl +3
08DEC17 AY832, AY113 CaroFos + 3
09DEC17 AY832, AY113 Nufnuf77
10DEC17 AY108, BA799 Nufnuf77
10DEC17 AY108, BA799 CaroFos + 3
23DEC17 AY1336, AY1035 KARFA
24DEC17 AY1036, AY1331 KARFA
03FEB18 AY1336, AY1035 KARFA
04FEB18 AY1036, AY1331 KARFA
23FEB18 BA798 Pilot37
24FEB18 AY1015 Pilot37
25FEB18 AY1036, BA795 Pilot37
Flight times (all local): (times & aircraft type subject to change)
Note that the A350 is going to provide a daily service from 27 March.
BA6036 / AY3126 : LHR 0730 HEL 1220 - Airbus A319 (319)
BA6011 / AY107 : HEL 1345 TLL 1520 - ATR 72 (AT7)
BA6032 / AY832 : LHR 1020 HEL 1515 - Airbus A350-900 (359)
BA6013 / AY113 : HEL 1625 TLL 1700 - ATR 72 (AT7)
BA6080 / AY840 : LHR 1610 HEL 2105 - Airbus A320 (320)
BA6034 / AY834 : LHR 1805 HEL 2300 - Airbus A321 (321)
BA6017 / AY117 : HEL 2345 TLL 0020 - Embraer EMB 190 / EMB 195 (E90), except saturdays: ATR 72
BA6048 / AY118 : TLL 0610 HEL 0640 - Embraer EMB 190 / EMB 195 (E90), except sundays: ATR 72
BA6031 / AY831 : HEL 0800 LHR 0910 - Airbus A350-900 (359)
BA6010 / AY110 : TLL 1250 HEL 1320 - ATR 72 (AT7)
BA6079 / AY839 : HEL 1400 LHR 1510 - Airbus A320 (320)
BA6012 / AY108 : TLL 1440 HEL 1515 - ATR 72 (AT7)
BA6033 / AY833 : HEL 1600 LHR 1710 - Airbus A321 (321)
BA6029 / AY995 : HEL 1725 LHR 1835 - Airbus A320 (320)
BA6044 / AY114 : TLL 1725 HEL 1800 - ATR 72 (AT7)
BA6035 / AY3125 : HEL 1930 LHR 2040 - Airbus A319 (319)
Possible nested itineraries: (numbers relate to ticket numbers)
Two nested tickets
Saturday
BA6032 / AY832 : LHR 1020 HEL 1515 (1)
BA6013 / AY113 : HEL 1625 TLL 1700 (1)
BA6044 / AY114 : TLL 1725 HEL 1800 (2)
BA6035 / AY3125 : HEL 1930 LHR 2040 (2)
Sunday
BA6032 / AY832 : LHR 1020 HEL 1515 (2)
BA6013 / AY113 : HEL 1625 TLL 1700 (2)
BA6044 / AY114 : TLL 1725 HEL 1800 (1)
BA6035 / AY3125 : HEL 1930 LHR 2040 (1)
Total 400 tier points
Three nested tickets
Friday
BA6032 / AY832 : LHR 1020 HEL 1515 (1)
BA6013 / AY113 : HEL 1625 TLL 1700 (1)
Saturday
BA6048 / AY118 :TLL 0610 HEL 0640 (2)
BA6031 / AY831 : HEL 0800 LHR 0910 (2)
BA6034 / AY834 : LHR 1805 HEL 2300 (3)
BA6017 / AY117 : HEL 2345 TLL 0020 (3)
Sunday
BA6048 / AY118 : TLL 0610 HEL 0640 (1)
BA6031 / AY831 : HEL 0800 LHR 0910 (1)
BA6032 / AY832 : LHR 1020 HEL 1515 (2)
BA6013 / AY113 : HEL 1625 TLL 1700 (2)
BA6044 / AY114 : TLL 1725 HEL 1800 (3)
BA6035 / AY3125 : HEL 1930 LHR 2040 (3)
Total: 600 tier points
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Reports
To Finlonia with Finnair in Business Class (w/pics) by Genius1
By surryson (text only)
By florens (with catering and legroom pictures)
TLL boarding by NoTiersForMe
Vegetarian meals and random pics by NoTiersForMe
Trip report by navylad
AY831 breakfast, AY832 lunch and AT72 legroom by florens
Five hours in Tallinn – Finnair from LHR via HEL, including A350 by LondonAndy with lots of photos.
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FAQ
Where to sit on the HEL-TLL-HEL legs?
If the flight is operated by an ATR-72, then at the back because boarding and disembarking is through stairs at the back of the plane. However, for more legroom the first row (which can be row 1 or 2 depending on the ATR) is the best choice. In HEL there will be a bus transfer, in TLL the plane will pull up at the gate and stairs are used to go one level up to the departures and arrivals area (same level).
Seatmaps for Finnair planes can be found here.
Row 1 on the E90 provides the best leg room.
Please note that this flight usually takes between 15 and 22 minutes. During the flight, a crew member walks through the cabin with a basket of chocolates. No drinks are served and the fasten seat belt sign usually remains on for the duration. No chocolates on the ATR72 flights, unfortunately.
Also note that overhead bin space on the ATR-72 is limited and you might be asked to put your luggage under the seat in front of you. They do not offer gate bag check in.
How to get to town?
Information on public transportation has been provided here (courtesy of Valgamaa).
Where to stay in Tallinn?
Information have been provided here.
Where to eat/drink in Tallinn?
Here, here and here
How much time do I need at TLL to go through security?
TLL airport is very small. With fasttrack you can be at the gate within 10 minutes. Boarding for the 6.10am flight is officially 5.30 or so, but it usually starts later than that. AY's ATR usually leaves from gate 5, the E90 left from gate 9. Anyways, it doesn't really matter where it leaves, because the airport is so small.
Do I get lounge access at TLL?
Yes, show your HEL-LHR boarding pass also to get access.
For directions, please use the TLL terminal map.
Do I get lounge access at HEL?
Yes, since your outbound to LHR is in Business Class. The Schengen Lounge for HEL-TLL is located near gates 23/24 (one level up, access with status), the non Schengen lounge between gates 35 and 36. For directions, please use the HEL terminal map.
There are reports of non-status passengers being granted access to the Schengen Lounge at HEL for the TLL bound flight if shown the J boarding pass from LHR to HEL.
TP/avios earnings?
If your ticket is issued by BA, you will earn full TP and avios (+tier bonus)
If your ticket is issued by AY, you will earn full TP and base avios (no tier bonus).
LHR-HEL will earn 80TP each way, HEL-TLL 20 TP each way.
Please use the calculator on BA.com to determine the exact amount of avios earned.
Is it possible to do a back to back (B2B) at TLL?
Yes. You disembark at the same level as departures are. Simply wait in the gate area until the flight is boarding.
When and where can I check in online?
Use the AY PNR to check in online 36h before your flight in the AY App and get a mobile boarding pass.
What time should I get to TLL airport
Slightly earlier than you'd think.
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Meet-ups for future dates
Updated until post #
07OCT17 AY832, AY113 Ameripaige
08OCT17 AY118, AY831 Ameripaige
14OCT17 AY832, AY113 Puqui99 + 3 + Whenitraveltheworld
14OCT17 AY832, AY113 Carofos +1 +Whenitraveltheworld
15OCT17 AY118, AY831 Puqui99 +3
15OCT17 AY108, BA799 Carofos +1 +Whenitraveltheworld
20OCT17 AY832, AY113 Puqui99 + 1
22OCT17 AY107, AY995 Puqui99 +1
29OCT17 AY118, AY831 victairinternational
03NOV17 AY1332, AY1023 florens+1
10NOV17 BA877 florens+1
24NOV17 AY832, AY113 shl +3
25NOV17/ AY114, AY3125 shl +3
08DEC17 AY832, AY113 CaroFos + 3
09DEC17 AY832, AY113 Nufnuf77
10DEC17 AY108, BA799 Nufnuf77
10DEC17 AY108, BA799 CaroFos + 3
23DEC17 AY1336, AY1035 KARFA
24DEC17 AY1036, AY1331 KARFA
03FEB18 AY1336, AY1035 KARFA
04FEB18 AY1036, AY1331 KARFA
23FEB18 BA798 Pilot37
24FEB18 AY1015 Pilot37
25FEB18 AY1036, BA795 Pilot37
Flight times (all local): (times & aircraft type subject to change)
Note that the A350 is going to provide a daily service from 27 March.
BA6036 / AY3126 : LHR 0730 HEL 1220 - Airbus A319 (319)
BA6011 / AY107 : HEL 1345 TLL 1520 - ATR 72 (AT7)
BA6032 / AY832 : LHR 1020 HEL 1515 - Airbus A350-900 (359)
BA6013 / AY113 : HEL 1625 TLL 1700 - ATR 72 (AT7)
BA6080 / AY840 : LHR 1610 HEL 2105 - Airbus A320 (320)
BA6034 / AY834 : LHR 1805 HEL 2300 - Airbus A321 (321)
BA6017 / AY117 : HEL 2345 TLL 0020 - Embraer EMB 190 / EMB 195 (E90), except saturdays: ATR 72
BA6048 / AY118 : TLL 0610 HEL 0640 - Embraer EMB 190 / EMB 195 (E90), except sundays: ATR 72
BA6031 / AY831 : HEL 0800 LHR 0910 - Airbus A350-900 (359)
BA6010 / AY110 : TLL 1250 HEL 1320 - ATR 72 (AT7)
BA6079 / AY839 : HEL 1400 LHR 1510 - Airbus A320 (320)
BA6012 / AY108 : TLL 1440 HEL 1515 - ATR 72 (AT7)
BA6033 / AY833 : HEL 1600 LHR 1710 - Airbus A321 (321)
BA6029 / AY995 : HEL 1725 LHR 1835 - Airbus A320 (320)
BA6044 / AY114 : TLL 1725 HEL 1800 - ATR 72 (AT7)
BA6035 / AY3125 : HEL 1930 LHR 2040 - Airbus A319 (319)
Possible nested itineraries: (numbers relate to ticket numbers)
Two nested tickets
Saturday
BA6032 / AY832 : LHR 1020 HEL 1515 (1)
BA6013 / AY113 : HEL 1625 TLL 1700 (1)
BA6044 / AY114 : TLL 1725 HEL 1800 (2)
BA6035 / AY3125 : HEL 1930 LHR 2040 (2)
Sunday
BA6032 / AY832 : LHR 1020 HEL 1515 (2)
BA6013 / AY113 : HEL 1625 TLL 1700 (2)
BA6044 / AY114 : TLL 1725 HEL 1800 (1)
BA6035 / AY3125 : HEL 1930 LHR 2040 (1)
Total 400 tier points
Three nested tickets
Friday
BA6032 / AY832 : LHR 1020 HEL 1515 (1)
BA6013 / AY113 : HEL 1625 TLL 1700 (1)
Saturday
BA6048 / AY118 :TLL 0610 HEL 0640 (2)
BA6031 / AY831 : HEL 0800 LHR 0910 (2)
BA6034 / AY834 : LHR 1805 HEL 2300 (3)
BA6017 / AY117 : HEL 2345 TLL 0020 (3)
Sunday
BA6048 / AY118 : TLL 0610 HEL 0640 (1)
BA6031 / AY831 : HEL 0800 LHR 0910 (1)
BA6032 / AY832 : LHR 1020 HEL 1515 (2)
BA6013 / AY113 : HEL 1625 TLL 1700 (2)
BA6044 / AY114 : TLL 1725 HEL 1800 (3)
BA6035 / AY3125 : HEL 1930 LHR 2040 (3)
Total: 600 tier points
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Reports
To Finlonia with Finnair in Business Class (w/pics) by Genius1
By surryson (text only)
By florens (with catering and legroom pictures)
TLL boarding by NoTiersForMe
Vegetarian meals and random pics by NoTiersForMe
Trip report by navylad
AY831 breakfast, AY832 lunch and AT72 legroom by florens
Five hours in Tallinn – Finnair from LHR via HEL, including A350 by LondonAndy with lots of photos.
.
Tallinn (TLL) mini DO : Sat 6th May 2017, plus TLL meetups on other dates
Apr 29, 2017, 2:53 pm
#1111
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: Oxford (&Western Isles )
Programs: BA GGL, CCR; RyanAir MillionMiler :( ;
Posts: 756
@tobitronics, yes, just seen the text re delayed AY118 
Cancelling the taxi and early alarm call.
So no 350 out and no 350 back!
So will need to do both ORC claim AND EC261 for this trip and must remember to use the time tomorrow morning to book another trip here.
Cancelling the taxi and early alarm call.
So no 350 out and no 350 back!
So will need to do both ORC claim AND EC261 for this trip and must remember to use the time tomorrow morning to book another trip here.
Apr 29, 2017, 3:08 pm
#1112
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: NL
Programs: FB Silver - STE, BAEC Bronze - OW Ruby
Posts: 178
@tobitronics, yes, just seen the text re delayed AY118
Cancelling the taxi and early alarm call.
So no 350 out and no 350 back!
So will need to do both ORC claim AND EC261 for this trip and must remember to use the time tomorrow morning to book another trip here.
Cancelling the taxi and early alarm call.
So no 350 out and no 350 back!
So will need to do both ORC claim AND EC261 for this trip and must remember to use the time tomorrow morning to book another trip here.
Had a eurostar train booked to my home in the netherlands, had to cancel that and managed to grab the last award space on lon-ams on ba (in biz at least... :P ).
The finnair MMB lists my rebooked flight with a button to acknowledge it, in the interest of EU compensation, should I press this button?
Apr 29, 2017, 3:13 pm
#1113
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Cumbria
Programs: BAEC GGL/CCR, Hilton Diamond, Starbucks Gold
Posts: 4,510
@tobitronics, yes, just seen the text re delayed AY118
Cancelling the taxi and early alarm call.
So no 350 out and no 350 back!
So will need to do both ORC claim AND EC261 for this trip and must remember to use the time tomorrow morning to book another trip here.
Cancelling the taxi and early alarm call.
So no 350 out and no 350 back!
So will need to do both ORC claim AND EC261 for this trip and must remember to use the time tomorrow morning to book another trip here.
Last edited by madfish; Apr 29, 2017 at 3:37 pm Reason: Remove incorrect quote
Apr 29, 2017, 3:34 pm
#1115
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Cumbria
Programs: BAEC GGL/CCR, Hilton Diamond, Starbucks Gold
Posts: 4,510
No, unfortunately. Closest I've got to a plane recently is an A380 overhead at about 500 feet but even that was 2 weeks ago.
EDIT. Just realised I quoted the wrong post above / hence the confusion.
May be worth taking a look at BA97 to see if anybody posted on there as well.
EDIT. Just realised I quoted the wrong post above / hence the confusion.
May be worth taking a look at BA97 to see if anybody posted on there as well.
Apr 29, 2017, 3:38 pm
#1116
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Cumbria
Programs: BAEC GGL/CCR, Hilton Diamond, Starbucks Gold
Posts: 4,510
Apr 30, 2017, 6:38 am
#1119
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Switzerland
Programs: AY+ Platinum, SK Gold, BAEC Silver, airbaltic VIP, Radisson VIP
Posts: 6,529
For some reason I can't edit the wiki...
Booked a spontaneous trip:
03JUN17 BA876, florens+1
05JUN17 AY118, florens+1
05JUN17 AY831, florens+1
Booked a spontaneous trip:
03JUN17 BA876, florens+1
05JUN17 AY118, florens+1
05JUN17 AY831, florens+1
Apr 30, 2017, 6:45 am
#1120
Original Poster
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: WAW ✈ LHR ✈ GLA
Programs: BA GfL/GGL/CCR, HH Diamond, IHG Diamond Ambassador
Posts: 2,500
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Apr 30, 2017, 10:58 am
#1122
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: London Stratford, E7
Programs: BAEC Gold! Thanks to FT
Posts: 3,376
I'm sure I've seen it somewhere but can't put my hands on it now but is there a reason why all of a sudden there's 2 entries per sector on MMB for TLL flights both with the same PNR
Apr 30, 2017, 11:30 am
#1123
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Cumbria
Programs: BAEC GGL/CCR, Hilton Diamond, Starbucks Gold
Posts: 4,510
Don't think there is a reason just an IT glitch. Think this is only on the app and not online. What it has meant for me is that I cannot see the seat map although already have seats reserved.
What I don't know is if this is only a problem for next weekend or if it impacting on other flights as well?
What I don't know is if this is only a problem for next weekend or if it impacting on other flights as well?
Apr 30, 2017, 4:13 pm
#1124
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: London
Programs: BAEC Gold, IHG Spire Ambassador, Starbucks Gold,
Posts: 624
For those who have been on the A350 before - is the meal service a set menu or is there a choice? I don't eat meat but am loathe to opt for the vegetarian special meal as it is usually crap and I end up missing out on some tasty fish or something.
Apr 30, 2017, 4:23 pm
#1125
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: The North
Posts: 1,844
On my return flight, one was breakfast (sausage and various other bits). The other, an afternoon flight, was a decent chicken dish.