TUI Hand Luggage
Flying with TUI for your next holiday? Whether you’re jetting off on a short break or heading abroad for a two-week getaway, knowing the airline’s hand luggage rules will save time and stress at the airport. With clear size and weight limits for cabin bags and personal items, TUI makes it easy to pack smart and enjoy your trip.
Pack Right for TUI: Hand Luggage You Can Count On
TUI Airways is one of the UK’s leading leisure airlines, taking travellers to holiday hotspots across Europe, North Africa, the Caribbean and beyond. Operating alongside its European partner TUI fly, it serves millions of passengers each year. With family-friendly fares and generous baggage options, TUI is a popular choice for beach holidays and package trips. Knowing the hand luggage rules helps you avoid fees and start your holiday hassle-free.
What Is TUI’s Hand Luggage Allowance?
On most TUI flights, each passenger aged 2 and over is entitled to one piece of cabin luggage included in their fare. Bags must meet both size and weight restrictions to travel in the cabin. If your bag is too large or heavy, it will need to be checked into the hold with extra charges.
Standard Cabin Bag
- Maximum size: 55 x 40 x 20 cm (including handles and wheels)
- Maximum weight: 10 kg
This allowance is included for adults and children over 2 years of age. Our cabin luggage collection includes stylish cases built to match these exact measurements, helping you board with confidence.
Personal Item (TUI fly Europe)
On TUI fly flights in Europe, passengers may also bring a small personal item to fit under the seat in front of them. This is ideal for essentials like a handbag, laptop or small backpack.
- Maximum size: 40 x 30 x 20 cm
Discover our underseat bags designed to keep your travel essentials within easy reach.
Flying with TUI and Other Airlines?
Many holidaymakers combine flights with different carriers. To make sure your bag works across all legs of your journey, check other airline restrictions too. Compare rules with EasyJet, Ryanair, British Airways and Virgin Atlantic so you can pack once and travel smoothly.
Need More Space? Explore Checked Luggage
If you are travelling for longer or packing for the family, checked baggage may be a better option. Samsonite offers durable suitcases in all sizes to match TUI’s hold luggage rules.
Medium Suitcases
Medium suitcases are ideal for a week in the sun, offering the right mix of space and easy handling.
Large Suitcases
For two-week holidays or family trips, our large suitcases give you plenty of packing capacity and smart compartments to stay organised.
Extra-Large Suitcases
Heading away for longer? Our extra-large luggage is the ultimate choice for long-haul holidays or relocations.
Travel Often? Specialist Luggage Collections
Lightweight Suitcases
Meet TUI’s 10 kg cabin bag rule with lightweight luggage designed to keep weight down without compromising strength.
Business Luggage
For work trips abroad, our business luggage provides padded laptop storage and professional organisation features.
Smart Suitcases
Upgrade your travel with smart suitcases, complete with USB charging, TSA locks and innovative features for modern travel.
Aluminium Suitcases
Our aluminium suitcases combine premium protection and stylish design, making them a durable choice for regular flyers.
FAQ
What size cabin bag can I take on TUI?
TUI allows one cabin bag per passenger, measuring up to 55 x 40 x 20 cm and weighing no more than 10 kg. This allowance is included for all adults and children over 2 years old. Bags outside this limit must be checked in. A Samsonite cabin suitcase designed to meet these dimensions ensures smooth boarding.
Does TUI include a personal item?
On many TUI Airways flights, your ticket includes one cabin bag only. However, on TUI fly flights in Europe, passengers can also bring one small personal item (40 x 30 x 20 cm) to place under the seat in front. This is ideal for essentials like a handbag, laptop or travel documents. Always check your fare conditions before packing.
How strict is TUI with hand luggage?
TUI enforces both size and weight limits for hand luggage. Bags that are larger than 55 x 40 x 20 cm or heavier than 10 kg will need to be checked in with an additional fee. On busy flights, cabin bags may also be placed in the hold free of charge due to limited overhead space. Choosing lightweight Samsonite luggage that meets the rules helps you travel confidently without stress.