TUI Airways 2020 Baggage Allowance
Travelling with TUI Airways? Find out everything you need to know about TUI Airways baggage allowance, restrictions, fees and charges.
Note: The baggage allowance will depend on whether the booking is for a package holiday or a flight only booking.
Package Holidays
Hand Luggage: 1 piece of hand luggage, 10 kg, 55 x 40 x 20 cm.
Checked-in Luggage: 15 kg
On certain types of holidays, you have a bigger allowance of 20 kg.
This will be clearly shown whilst you are booking.
Flight Only Bookings
Hand Luggage: 1 piece of hand luggage, 10 kg, free of charge, 55 x 40 x 20 cm.
Things like laptops, handbags and items bought at the airport must fit within your 1 piece of hand luggage. You must be able to lift this hand luggage into the overhead storage.
Checked-in Luggage: You can book for checked-in luggage for an extra charge through the Flight Extras website.
Premium Club: You have the option of upgrading to Premium Club and you’ll receive a luggage allowance of 23 kg as well as 10 kg hand luggage.
Infants: under 2 years old, get a 10 kg luggage allowance. A pushchair can be carried onboard free of charge.
Need to purchase a suitable hand luggage case for your upcoming flight? We recommend this, available on Amazon, as they are approved by most airlines.
TUI Excess Luggage
Please refer to the Flight Extras website for the exact charges for upgrading from the standard luggage allowance.
TUI Larger Items
Sports Equipment:
You will need to call 0203 451 2695 at least 2 months before you travel to pre-book the equipment onto the flight. If the booking is not confirmed, the airline may refuse to carry your equipment at the airport.
Diving Equipment:
If you’re carrying diving equipment, and a diving certificate is shown at check-in, you will be entitled to an extra 5 kg luggage allowance fee. If more allowance is required, please check it in for an extra charge.
Musical Instruments:
If your instrument is larger than the maximum hand luggage dimensions (55 x 40 x 20 cm), you’ll need to check it in for an extra charge.
TUI Airways Excess Luggage
If your luggage is heavier than your luggage allowance when you check-in, you’ll need to pay an excess luggage charge, as outlined below:
Short-haul flights: £13 or €17 per kilogram.
Mid-haul flights: £15 or €19 per kilogram.
Long haul flights: £18 or $27 per kilogram.
Charges may vary depending on the season you’re travelling in.
If you’re paying by credit card, you’ll also need to pay a credit card fee.
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Learn more:
Luggage Shipping to Europe
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Content is based on information gathered from the following sources on 09/12/19: