Volotea Baggage Fees (2026)
Quick summary
Volotea is a Spanish low-cost carrier serving mid-sized European cities, and its basic fare includes only one small under-seat bag. A full-size cabin bag in the overhead bin is not free — you get it by adding Priority Boarding (from about €9) or holding Megavolotea membership, and buying it separately at the airport is very expensive. Hold luggage is a paid add-on that is always cheaper booked online than at the airport. Prices vary heavily by route and season.
Voloteabaggage allowance & fees at a glance
| 🎒 Personal item | One free small bag per passenger, maximum 40 (H) x 30 (W) x 20 (D) cm (about 15.7 x 11.8 x 7.9 in), that must fit under the seat in front of you. This is the only free item on the basic fare. |
| 🧳 Carry-on allowance | A full-size cabin bag (maximum 55 x 40 x 25 cm / about 21.7 x 15.7 x 9.8 in, up to 10kg combined with the small bag) is NOT included in the basic fare. It comes free with Priority Boarding (from about €9) or Megavolotea membership; otherwise adding a cabin bag on its own costs about €65 per passenger per flight. |
| 🧳 First checked bag | from about €9 |
| 🧳 Second checked bag | from about €14 |
Volotea checked bag fees
| Hold bag 10kg (online) | from about €9 |
| Hold bag 20kg (online) | from about €14 |
| Hold bag 25kg (online) | from about €19 |
| Max weight per bag | 32kg |
| Bags allowed per passenger | up to 5 pieces |
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Basic Volotea fares are generally non-refundable, though taxes may be reclaimable. Flexibility to change dates or names is sold via add-ons or the higher Priority/flexible fare bundles. Changes typically cost a fee plus any fare difference, so add flexibility at booking if your plans are uncertain.
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Other common fees
| Excess/overweight (per kg) | about €12 per kg (up to 32kg) |
| Cabin bag without Priority Boarding | about €65 per flight |
| Priority Boarding (includes 10kg cabin bag) | from about €9 |
| Special/sports baggage (up to 32kg) | about €60 per item |
| Seat selection | from about €5 (varies by seat and route) |
How to avoid extra fees
- The basic fare only includes the small 40 x 30 x 20 cm under-seat bag — if you need a full cabin bag, add Priority Boarding online (from about €9) rather than paying about €65 at the gate.
- Priority Boarding is far cheaper than buying a standalone cabin bag, and it also gives you the 10kg overhead allowance, so it is usually the best-value upgrade.
- Always add hold luggage online during booking or via Manage My Booking — airport counter prices are much higher than the online rates.
- Hold-bag prices swing with route and season, so book them early; the same 20kg bag can cost far more if added late or at peak times.
- You can check up to 5 pieces at 32kg each, so on group trips spread weight across bags to avoid the €12/kg excess charge.
- Weigh your bag at home — every kilo over the paid allowance is about €12, which quickly beats the cost of buying the next weight tier.
- Megavolotea members get a cabin bag and other perks included, so frequent Volotea flyers should check whether membership pays off versus per-flight add-ons.
Volotea baggage — FAQ
What is Volotea's hand luggage / carry-on size and weight?
The free item is a small under-seat bag up to 40 x 30 x 20 cm. A full-size cabin bag up to 55 x 40 x 25 cm (10kg combined) requires Priority Boarding or Megavolotea membership; without it, a cabin bag costs about €65 per flight.
How much is Volotea checked baggage?
Hold bags start from about €9 for 10kg, about €14 for 20kg and about €19 for 25kg when added online, with prices rising by route, season and if added late. Each bag can weigh up to 32kg and you can check up to 5 pieces.
Can I bring a personal item on Volotea for free?
Yes — one small bag up to 40 x 30 x 20 cm that fits under the seat in front is free for every passenger on all fares. A larger overhead cabin bag is not free on the basic fare.
How do I avoid extra baggage fees on Volotea?
Add Priority Boarding (from about €9) instead of paying about €65 for a standalone cabin bag, book hold luggage online rather than at the airport, keep bags under 32kg to dodge the €12/kg excess, and consider Megavolotea membership if you fly often.
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This guide is independent and not affiliated with Volotea. 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.