HELSINKI, July 21 (Reuters) - Finland's national carrier Finnair reported on Friday a swing to profit in the second quarter helped by recovering demand.

Comparable operating profit was 66.2 million euros ($73.7 million) against a year-earlier loss of 84.2 million euros.

"We captured demand with our balanced network and were successful in our pricing and sales efforts," CEO Topi Manner said in a statement.

Finnair in June raised its comparable operating profit outlook for the full year on the back of higher travel demand.

The carrier says on its website its adjusted profit excludes fair value changes in derivatives, changes in the exchange rates of fleet overhauls and items affecting comparability.

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(Reporting by Essi Lehto)