TUI Airways Baggage Allowance
The exact TUI Airways cabin bag size, checked baggage allowance by fare brand and excess baggage fees — copied from the official TUI Airways baggage policy and checked on 30 October 2026.
Policy checked: 30 October 2026 · Source: official TUI Airways website (link below)
TUI Airways baggage allowance at a glance
Cabin: 1 piece hand luggage up to 10 kg, max 55x40x20 cm, free for adults and children 2+
· Personal item: 1 small personal item max 40x30x20 cm under seat (laptop bag, backpack or handbag)
· Weight: 10 kg
Checked (Package holiday (standard)): 20 kg per person included
How TUI Airways counts your baggage
TUI Airways uses the weight concept: your checked allowance is a total weight that you can spread across bags, subject to the per-bag safety limit. The table below shows the allowance for each fare brand.
TUI Airways cabin baggage allowance
| Personal item | 1 small personal item max 40x30x20 cm under seat (laptop bag, backpack or handbag) |
| Cabin bag | 1 piece hand luggage up to 10 kg, max 55x40x20 cm, free for adults and children 2+ |
| Cabin weight limit | 10 kg |
| Notes | Under 2s have no hand luggage allowance. Passenger must be able to lift bag into overhead locker. |
TUI Airways checked baggage allowance by fare
| Fare / class | Checked baggage allowance |
|---|---|
| Package holiday (standard) | 20 kg per person included |
| Package: TUI BLUE / Sensatori / Holiday Village / TUI River Cruise / wedding packages | 25 kg per person included |
| Premium (long-haul upgrade) | 25 kg checked + 10 kg hand luggage |
| Marella Cruises | 20 kg per person included |
| Flight only | No checked bag included; add 15 kg, 20 kg or 25 kg for a charge (prices from GBP 40 for 15 kg both ways, per TUI travel-options page) |
Allowances can be pooled with others on same booking, but no single bag over 25 kg. Package extra: add 5 kg or 10 kg, prices from GBP 18 for extra 5 kg both ways.
Excess and extra baggage fees
| Overweight bags | Excess at airport: short/mid-haul (under 7 hrs) GBP 15 per additional kilo; long-haul (over 7 hrs) GBP 20 per additional kg |
| Extra bags | Flight-only with no allowance added: short-haul GBP 60 / EUR 70 per 15 kg bag; Cape Verde, Egypt, Gambia, Senegal and long-haul GBP 80 / EUR 90 per 15 kg bag; only one bag per customer, max 25 kg |
| Prepaid online vs airport | Booking luggage online is cheaper than paying at the airport; if you wait until the airport it will cost more |
| Currency | GBP |
Special items on TUI Airways
Sports equipment
Sports equipment must be pre-booked by phone as soon as possible; may be refused at airport if not pre-booked. Diving equipment: extra 5 kg free if diving certificate shown at check-in
Musical instruments
Instruments larger than hand luggage dimensions must be checked in for an extra charge; mark as fragile
Infants & strollers
Under 2s on package holidays: 10 kg checked allowance, no hand luggage; pushchairs/car seats can be checked into hold free
Frequently asked questions
What is the cabin baggage allowance on TUI Airways?
Cabin bag: 1 piece hand luggage up to 10 kg, max 55x40x20 cm, free for adults and children 2+ Personal item: 1 small personal item max 40x30x20 cm under seat (laptop bag, backpack or handbag) Under 2s have no hand luggage allowance. Passenger must be able to lift bag into overhead locker.
How much checked baggage is included on TUI Airways?
Package holiday (standard): 20 kg per person included; Package: TUI BLUE / Sensatori / Holiday Village / TUI River Cruise / wedding packages: 25 kg per person included; Premium (long-haul upgrade): 25 kg checked + 10 kg hand luggage; Marella Cruises: 20 kg per person included Allowances can be pooled with others on same booking, but no single bag over 25 kg. Package extra: add 5 kg or 10 kg, prices from GBP 18 for extra 5 kg both ways.
What happens if my bag is overweight on TUI Airways?
Excess at airport: short/mid-haul (under 7 hrs) GBP 15 per additional kilo; long-haul (over 7 hrs) GBP 20 per additional kg
Is it cheaper to buy extra baggage online with TUI Airways?
Booking luggage online is cheaper than paying at the airport; if you wait until the airport it will cost more
Policy checked: 30 October 2026. Airlines change allowances and fees — confirm on the official page before you travel.