TUI Airways Baggage Fees (2026)
Quick summary
TUI Airways is the UK's largest leisure carrier and its baggage rules split sharply between package holidays and flight-only bookings. Package holidays include a generous 20kg hold bag (25kg on premium TUI BLUE, Sensatori and Holiday Village packages), while flight-only fares include only free hand luggage and you must pre-buy any hold bag. Everyone gets a free 10kg cabin bag plus a small under-seat item. Always add hold baggage online at Manage My Booking, because airport prices are much higher.
TUI Airwaysbaggage allowance & fees at a glance
| 🎒 Personal item | One free small personal item that fits under the seat in front, maximum 40 x 30 x 20 cm (about 15.7 x 11.8 x 7.9 in) — for example a laptop bag, small backpack or handbag. This is in addition to your main cabin bag. |
| 🧳 Carry-on allowance | One free hand-luggage bag up to 10kg and maximum 55 x 40 x 20 cm (about 21.7 x 15.7 x 7.9 in) is included for every passenger, on both package and flight-only bookings. The cabin bag allowance is the same across fare types; TUI does not sell a cheaper hand-luggage-only fare that strips it out. |
| 🧳 First checked bag | 20kg included free |
| 🧳 Second checked bag | 25kg included free |
TUI Airways checked bag fees
| Package holiday (standard) | 20kg included free |
| Package holiday (TUI BLUE / Sensatori / Holiday Village) | 25kg included free |
| Flight-only 15kg bag (short/mid-haul, online) | about £60 |
| Flight-only 15kg bag (Cape Verde/Egypt/Gambia/long-haul) | about £80 |
| Max weight per bag | 25kg (hard limit, no bag over 25kg accepted) |
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Flight-only bookings are generally non-refundable; changes are allowed for a fee plus any fare difference. Package holidays follow ATOL-protected terms with cancellation charges that rise as departure approaches. Check your specific booking conditions in Manage My Booking before making changes.
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Other common fees
| Extra kg on flight-only (short/mid-haul) | about £15 per kg |
| Extra kg on flight-only (long-haul / Cape Verde etc.) | about £20 per kg |
| 15kg bag paid at the airport (short-haul) | about £55 |
| 15kg bag paid at the airport (long-haul) | about £75 |
| Seat selection | from about £8 (varies by route and seat) |
How to avoid extra fees
- On flight-only fares, always pre-buy your hold bag online — a 15kg bag is about £40-£60 online versus about £55-£75 at the airport.
- Only one hold bag per customer can be added on flight-only bookings, so pick 15kg, 20kg or 25kg to fit everything into a single case.
- No bag over 25kg is accepted at all, so a single 25kg case is the practical maximum — split into a second bag only if the route allows it.
- Package holidays already include 20kg (or 25kg on TUI BLUE, Sensatori and Holiday Village), so do not pay again for a bag you already have.
- Your free cabin bag is a real 55 x 40 x 20 cm at up to 10kg — pack heavier items in it to keep your hold bag under the 25kg cap.
- The free under-seat item (40 x 30 x 20 cm) is separate from your cabin bag, so use it for a laptop, camera or day bag at no cost.
- If you are close to the limit, remember excess is charged per kilo (about £15-£20/kg), so it is usually cheaper to buy the next weight tier than to pay excess.
TUI Airways baggage — FAQ
What is TUI Airways' hand luggage / carry-on size and weight?
One cabin bag up to 10kg and maximum 55 x 40 x 20 cm (about 21.7 x 15.7 x 7.9 in), free for every passenger, plus a small under-seat personal item up to 40 x 30 x 20 cm.
How much is TUI Airways checked baggage?
On package holidays a 20kg hold bag is included free (25kg on TUI BLUE, Sensatori and Holiday Village). On flight-only bookings a 15kg bag costs about £60 short/mid-haul or about £80 on long-haul and Cape Verde-type routes when added online, with extra kilos about £15-£20 each.
Can I bring a personal item on TUI Airways for free?
Yes. Every passenger gets a free under-seat personal item up to 40 x 30 x 20 cm — such as a laptop bag, small backpack or handbag — in addition to the free 10kg cabin bag.
How do I avoid extra baggage fees on TUI Airways?
Add hold baggage online through Manage My Booking rather than at the airport, do not re-buy a bag already included in a package, keep every bag under the 25kg hard limit, and use your free cabin and under-seat allowances fully.
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This guide is independent and not affiliated with TUI Airways. Baggage fees and policies change often and vary by route, fare type, and date — always confirm on the airline's official website before booking or flying.