An air flow guiding structure for a pulse filter cartridge configured to include a hollow filter media pack, said air flow guiding structure extending from a first end to a second end and including a cage, said air flow guiding structure being configured to be positioned inside a hollow filter media pack of an pulse air filter cartridge, and said air flow guiding structure including at least one air flow guiding vane arranged at least partially within an interior volume of the cage, which vane is configured to guide of an air flow directed into the air filter cartridge through the cage and the filter media pack during use. The disclosure further relates to an air filter cartridge.