Published 6 May 2026 | Updated 26 October 2026 by Kate Acaster
The TUI baggage allowance is 10kg of hand luggage in a bag up to 55 x 40 x 20 cm, plus a 40 x 30 x 20 cm personal item under the seat. Hold luggage is included on most package holidays: 20kg for standard TUI Airways bookings, rising to 25kg if you’ve booked TUI BLUE, Sensatori, a Holiday Village or a River Cruise package. Flight-only tickets don’t include hold luggage. Compare it in our hand luggage allowance guide, or see our best carry-on bag for TUI. Comparing airlines? See all eight side by side in our airline luggage checker.
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TUI baggage allowance at a glance
The table below covers every bag type. Full detail on each is below.
| Bag type | Max size | Max weight | Included free? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hand luggage | 55 × 40 × 20 cm | 10 kg | Yes
Free for all |
| Personal item | 40 × 30 × 20 cm | No stated limit | Yes
Free for all |
| Standard package | No stated size limit | 20 kg | Yes
Free for all |
| Premium packages | No stated size limit | 25 kg | Yes
Free for all |
| Premium (long-haul) | No stated size limit | 25 kg | Yes
Free for all |
| Flight-only | 15 kg bag, max 25 kg | None included | No
Paid add-on |
Paid add-on required
TUI’s hand luggage rules are the same across all bookings. The hold luggage picture is more complicated, because what you get depends on which holiday type you’ve booked and which airline operates your flights. Each is covered below.
TUI hand luggage allowance
TUI gives every adult and child aged 2+ one carry-on bag up to 55 x 40 x 20 cm and 10kg, plus one personal item up to 40 x 30 x 20 cm. Both are included free. There are no tiers or fare classes to navigate on the hand luggage side. For the full size and weight limits, see our TUI hand luggage guide.
The personal item, which must go under the seat in front, has no published weight limit, but a handbag, laptop bag or small backpack is what’s intended. A few additional rules to know:
- Infants under 2 get no hand luggage allowance.
- You must be able to lift your hand luggage into the overhead locker yourself.
- On TUI Airways package holidays, a Trunki can go in the cabin (max 10kg), but it counts as one accompanying adult’s hand luggage, not an extra bag. This doesn’t apply to flight-only bookings.
TUI’s hand luggage policy is noticeably more generous than several UK competitors. Ryanair and Wizz Air both charge extra for a cabin bag in the overhead locker. With TUI, the full 10kg bag is included at no cost. You can compare all the major UK carriers on our hand luggage size guide for UK airlines.
“TUI’s hand luggage rules don’t change with the booking: one 55×40×20cm cabin bag up to 10kg, plus a free personal item. The hold bag is where bookings differ. A standard package gets 20kg, a premium one 25kg, and flight-only gets none, though you can add a 15kg bag online, so check which you’ve booked before you pack, not at the airport.”
Kate Acaster, Chief Editor, Flight Tribe
TUI hold luggage allowance by booking type
Most TUI package holidays include hold luggage in the price. The standard allowance is 20kg per person, but several holiday types include 25kg. Which one you get depends entirely on the booking category.
| Holiday type | Hold luggage | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Standard package holiday | 20 kg | TUI Airways both ways
Included |
| TUI BLUE / Sensatori / Holiday Village | 25 kg | TUI Airways both ways
Included |
| TUI River Cruises | 25 kg | TUI Airways both ways
Included |
| Marella Cruises / Cruise & Stay | 20 kg | Included
Included |
| Ski holidays | 20 kg | Included
Included |
| Wedding packages | 25 kg | TUI Airways both ways
Included |
| Premium (long-haul only) | 25 kg | Long-haul TUI Airways only
Premium upgrade |
| Infants under 2 (package only) | 10 kg | Package holidays only
Included |
| Flight-only | None included | Add via Flight Extras
Paid add-on |
Requires upgrade
Paid add-on
The main caveat applies to all package bookings: the 20kg and 25kg allowances are for when you fly with TUI Airways on both legs. If your booking uses a different airline on either leg, check your confirmation email or Manage My Booking on tui.co.uk for your actual allowance. No individual bag can weigh more than 25kg, however much you can take in total. If you’re travelling as a family with a pooled 80kg, you still can’t check a single 30kg case.
TUI excess baggage charges
Going over your allowance is expensive, particularly if you arrive at the airport without having pre-purchased a luggage allowance. These are TUI’s current rates, and TUI says charges may vary by season.
| Flight type | With allowance | No allowance |
|---|---|---|
| Short/mid-haul | £15 per extra kg
Per kg | £60 for a 15 kg bag
Airport rate |
| Long-haul | £20 per extra kg
Per kg | £80 for a 15 kg bag
Airport rate |
If you need to add hold luggage to a flight-only booking, do it online before you travel. The airport rate for a 15kg bag on a short-haul flight is £60; TUI says booking it online is cheaper. There’s no reason to pay the airport rate if you know you need hold luggage.
Can you pool your TUI luggage allowance?
Yes. On TUI Airways flights, passengers on the same booking can pool their hold luggage allowances. If one person is packing lightly and another is close to their limit, you can redistribute the weight between bags, useful for families where one suitcase is doing most of the work. The restriction is that no individual bag can exceed 25kg at check-in, regardless of the combined pool. A family of four on standard packages has an 80kg pool, but none of their individual cases can weigh more than 25kg each.
Adding hold luggage to a TUI flight-only booking
TUI flight-only tickets don’t include hold luggage by default. You can add it when you book, or afterwards through the Flight Extras section in Manage My Booking at tui.co.uk. TUI says adding it online is cheaper than paying at the airport. On a flight-only booking, you can add one bag per person, priced as a 15kg bag. No bag can weigh more than 25kg. Weight over 15kg is charged at TUI’s excess rate: £15 a kilo on short and mid-haul flights and £20 a kilo on long-haul.
How does TUI compare to other airlines on flight-only baggage?
Worth comparing: Jet2holidays packages include a 22kg hold bag per person, but on Jet2.com flight-only fares a hold bag is a paid extra, as it is with TUI. On flight-only fares, compare the bag price as well as the seat price.
TUI Premium baggage allowance
Premium is available on long-haul TUI Airways flights only, and it’s not an option on short or mid-haul routes. Upgrading gives you:
- 25kg of hold luggage, regardless of which holiday type you’ve booked
- 10kg of hand luggage
- Priority bag drop at the airport
- Fast-track security and UK airport lounge access
- 38-inch seat pitch with ergonomic seats, footrests and adjustable headrests on the aircraft
The luggage upgrade is most useful if you’re on a standard package and want the extra 5kg. If you’ve already booked TUI BLUE or Sensatori, you’ll have 25kg included anyway; the Premium price needs to make sense on the other benefits.
Frequently asked questions
What is TUI’s hand luggage size?
TUI’s hand luggage size limit is 55 x 40 x 20 cm with a maximum weight of 10kg. You can also bring one personal item (handbag, small backpack or laptop bag) up to 40 x 30 x 20 cm under the seat in front. Both are free for all passengers aged 2 and over.
Does TUI include hold luggage in the price?
Most TUI package holidays include hold luggage. Standard TUI Airways packages include 20kg per person. TUI BLUE, Sensatori, Holiday Village and TUI River Cruise bookings include 25kg. Marella Cruises and ski holidays include 20kg. Flight-only bookings don’t include hold luggage.
How much does TUI charge for extra luggage?
TUI charges £15 per additional kg on short and mid-haul flights (under 7 hours) and £20/kg on long-haul, if you already have a hold luggage allowance. Without hold luggage, paying at the airport starts at £60 for a 15kg bag on short and mid-haul flights. It is £80 on long-haul flights and to Cape Verde, Egypt, Gambia and Senegal, with the per-kg rate added above that.
Can you take 2 bags in the hold with TUI?
Yes. TUI allows more than one bag in the hold, as long as the combined weight stays within your allowance and no single bag exceeds 25kg. On flight-only bookings, you can only add one bag per person via Flight Extras.
What is TUI’s maximum single bag weight?
No single bag can exceed 25kg, whatever your booking type or total. If your family has an 80kg pooled allowance, you still can’t check a single 30kg case; each bag must weigh 25kg or under.
What is the TUI Premium luggage allowance?
TUI Premium passengers on long-haul TUI Airways flights get 25kg of hold luggage and 10kg of hand luggage. Premium also includes priority bag drop, fast-track security and UK airport lounge access. It is only available on long-haul routes.
More TUI guides
This guide is part of our complete Flying with TUI guide, which covers everything UK passengers need to know about flying with TUI. Once you’ve confirmed your luggage allowance, there are two other things worth checking before you fly. Check the TUI sale dates if you haven’t booked yet, and see when TUI check-in opens so you can choose your seat as early as possible.
Kate Acaster is Chief Editor at Flight Tribe. She writes about practical travel planning, budget airlines, baggage rules, city breaks, beach holidays and good hotels that do not cost daft money.
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