On a journey to become Europe's best regional airline
We are Norra — a Finnish airline providing safe, high-quality regional flying for other airlines with agility, responsibility, and heart. Our 750+ professionals form a close-knit team built on trust, adaptability, and pride in our work.
We don’t sell tickets — we focus on doing our job better every day and giving our people the space to grow.
Excellence in Safety and Reliability
Safety, high quality, and exceptional punctuality are at the core of everything we do. As a flexible operator on regional routes, we adapt quickly and embrace new ways of working.
We’re proud to be a trusted partner to Finnair and to play a key role in keeping Finland connected. At Norra, we grow together, stay inspired — and deliver, no matter what.
Our Fleet
At the core of our business is a fleet of 24 aircraft, which allows us to offer our customers flexibility and efficiency on short flights across Europe, while maintaining important connections for our society.
We operate 12 ATR 72 turboprop aircraft, perfectly suited for short regional flights with a seating capacity of 68 or 70 passengers. On routes with slightly higher passenger numbers or longer distances, we fly 12 Embraer 190 jet aircraft, each with 100 passenger seats.
A Journey Through Norra’s History
1993
Norra is founded on November 10, 1993, under the name Etelä-Pohjanmaan Lentokeskus Oy. Based in Seinäjoki, the airline begins its operations with charter flights using Cessna 402B and Mitsubishi MU-2 aircraft.
1999
We begin operating flights in Finland on behalf of the Swedish airline Golden Air. Our name changes to Finncomm Airlines.
2005
We receive our first brand-new ATR 42 aircraft. Over the following years, our fleet grows to include a total of 4 ATR 42s and 12 ATR 72s.
2011
Our airline is renamed Flybe Finland Oy. The headquarters move from Seinäjoki to Vantaa, while finance and payroll operations remain in Seinäjoki.
2012
We receive 12 Embraer 190 aircraft, transferred from Finnair’s fleet.
2013
We begin providing our own ground handling services at Helsinki Airport.
2015
Our name changes to Nordic Regional Airlines Oy – or simply Norra. We exit commercial risk-based flying and begin operating regional flights for other airlines. We unveil a new brand identity.
2018
Danish airline DAT A/S becomes our majority owner with a 60% share. Finnair Plc remains a minority shareholder with a 40% stake. We start cabin upgrades for our ATR 72 fleet.
2021
We begin a two-year contract operating flights in Norway for Widerøe using two ATR 72 aircraft. The rest of our 22 aircraft continue flying within Finnair’s route network.
2023
We celebrate Norra’s 30th anniversary. All of our aircraft return to operating Finnair flights across Finland and Europe. We relocate to new facilities at Helsinki Airport and focus our ground services on de-icing and crew transportation.
2024
We launch the cabin renewal program for our Embraer 190 fleet. A new strategy for Norra is introduced
Interested in working with us?
At Norra, we share a common mission: to get the job done properly and a little better than others. Our strength lies in our exceptional work community, where we give our best every day. We offer a positive work environment at our Helsinki-Vantaa campus, Seinäjoki office, or fleet base. We invest in onboarding, training, and employee well-being with various benefits.
Proficiency in Finnish is required for employment at Norra.