Finnair Flight AY1331 Returns Mid-Flight to Helsinki Over Denmark

Finnair Flight AY1331 Returns Mid-Flight to Helsinki Over Denmark

On September 24, 2025, Finnair flight AY1331, an Airbus A350-941 registered as OH-LWL, departed from Helsinki (HEL) at 08:00 EEST, bound for London Heathrow. The flight was expected to take approximately three hours.

Mid-Flight Turnaround

While cruising at 38,000 feet, the aircraft made a sudden U-turn over Denmark for reasons not yet disclosed. The flight crew then climbed to 41,000 feet and initiated a return to their point of origin, Helsinki.

Flight Timeline Updates

• UPDATE 10:35 EEST: The aircraft was on approach to Helsinki Airport.
• UPDATE 10:39 EEST: The plane touched down on runway 22L, concluding its journey 2 hours and 39 minutes after departure.
• UPDATE 10:43 EEST: Post-landing, the aircraft taxied to stand 45.

The specific cause for the flight’s abrupt turn and return has yet to be determined.