TUI baggage allowance Guide: hand & checked-in luggage sizes
Everything you need to know about TUI’s baggage allowance, including cabin & hold luggage sizes & Primark’s suitcase picks.
Disclaimer: This luggage size guide is provided for informational purposes only to assist customers in selecting suitable travel bags. Primark is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or associated with TUI in any way. All airline baggage policies, including size and weight restrictions, are subject to change. Customers should always check directly with TUI for the most up-to-date luggage requirements before travelling.
Finding the right suitcase that fits your essentials and adheres to your airline’s policies can feel like a daunting task. Fear not! Our TUI baggage allowance guide covers TUI hand luggage sizes, checked-in luggage allowance, and everything in between. Let’s make your packing stress-free…
TUI hand luggage allowance and sizes
Every passenger, except infants under two years old, can bring one cabin bag or suitcase. Some routes permit an additional personal item that’s small enough to fit under the seat in front of you. For children over 2, suitcases are included but cannot exceed 10kg.
What size hand luggage for TUI flights?
TUI's current hand luggage allowance allows:
Dimensions: Maximum 55 x 40 x 20cm
Weight: Up to 10kg
Personal item: Some routes allow a small handbag or laptop bag under the seat in front. This should be no more than 40 x 30 x 20 cm.
Infants (under 2 years old):
Don’t have a hand luggage allowance.
You can bring a pushchair or a car seat, which is free of charge. If this exceeds 10kg and 55 x 40 x 20 cm, then it will have to be checked in. If taken as hand luggage, this will count as one piece of your total hand luggage allowance.
TUI advises customers to speak to staff at the airport if they want to take their pushchair with them in the airport.
For package holidays, the allowance may differ. Always check your booking confirmation for exact weights.
TUI checked-in luggage allowance
TUI checked-in luggage allowances vary depending on fare type, route, and class of travel. You can pay for up to 3 extra hold luggage per passenger, but each suitcase must not exceed 25kg in weight. You can also pool your luggage if travelling in a group.
TUI flight only: Option to pay for a 15kg, 20kg or 25kg suitcase.
TUI flight only – both ways: 20kg checked-in luggage allowance.
Short-haul flights: up to 20kg
Long-haul flights: 20-23kg
Premium (long-haul): up to 25kg
TUI package holiday: up to 20kg
Specific TUI packages: 25kg luggage allowance per person.
Premium long-haul flights: 25kg luggage allowance per person.
Cruise holidays: 20kg luggage allowance
How strict are TUI with hand luggage?
TUI will measure your hand luggage to see if it complies with their baggage allowance policy. Oversized or overweight bags may be moved to the hold and charged accordingly.
Best tip: Always measure and weigh your cabin bag before arriving and use luggage that exactly fits the dimensions to maximise space without a penalty.
TUI excess luggage rules
How much do TUI charge for excess baggage?
TUI’s excess baggage fees vary by destination and weight. Here are typical fees:
£12-£15 per kg over the limit.
It can be more expensive at the airport than it would be to pre-book.
Tips to avoid charges:
Weigh bags before leaving home.
Spread weight across bags if you’re travelling as a group.
Consider upgrading for included baggage.
TUI approved hand luggage: Primark picks
Pivotal Soft Shell Suitcase
Size: Small
Dimensions: 55 x 36 x 20 cm
Weight: 3.15kg
Price: £40
Pink Hard Shell Cabin Suitcase
Size: Small
Dimensions: 54 x 34 x 20 cm
Weight: 2.65kg
Price: £28
Trolley Cabin Bag
Dimensions: 40 x 26 x 20 cm
Price: £25
Hello Kitty Hard Shell Suitcase
Size: Small
Dimensions: 54cm x 35cm x 20cm
Price: £35
Disney’s Stitch Hard Shell Suitcase
Size: Small
Dimensions: 54cm x 35cm x 20cm
Price: £35
TUI-approved hold luggage: Primark picks
it Luggage Ridged 8-Wheel Suitcase
Size: Large
Dimensions: 80cm x 56cm x 32cm
Price: £50
it Luggage 8-Wheel Soft Shell Suitcase
Size: Large
Dimensions: 70 x 42 x 24.5cm
Load capacity: 15kg
Trunk Hard Shell Silver Suitcase
Size: Large
Dimensions: 79.5cm x 50.5cm x 35.5cm
Weight: 4.49kg
Price: £50
it Luggage Hard Shell Quilted 4-Wheel Suitcase
Size: Large
Dimensions: 80 x 55.5 x 32 cm
Load capacity: 25kg
Weight: 2.71kg
Price: £45
Disclaimer: This luggage size guide is provided for informational purposes only to assist customers in selecting suitable travel bags. Primark is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or associated with TUI in any way. All airline baggage policies, including size and weight restrictions, are subject to change. Customers should always check directly with TUI for the most up-to-date luggage requirements before travelling.
FAQs
What size bag fits under the seat on TUI?
- The maximum size for an under-the-seat bag allowance for TUI is 40 x 30 x 20 cm.
What if my cabin bag is 2cm bigger?
- If your cabin bag exceeds these dimensions, you may have to pay additional charges. Make sure you measure your bag before you fly and always check your airlines baggage policy to avoid fees.
Can you take a handbag as well as hand luggage?
- Yes, if it fits TUI’s cabin bag allowance of 55 x 40 x 20 cm or personal bag allowance of 40 x 30 x 20 cm. Allowance may vary, so check with TUI before you fly to make sure you can bring cabin and personal items onboard.
Can I take two small bags as hand luggage?
- Yes, according to their website, you can bring two bags as hand luggage. Your cabin bag size must not exceed 40 x 30 x 20 cm and weigh up to 10kg. Then, your personal item must not exceed 55 x 40 x 20 cm.