TUI Airways hand luggage and carry-on allowance
TUI Airways allows one cabin bag, also called hand luggage or a carry-on, of 55 x 40 x 20 cm (about 21.7 x 15.7 x 7.9 in) weighing up to 10 kg. Check your own bag against it below.
Small bag — small personal item or laptop
Cabin bag — hand luggage
TUI Airways hand luggage and carry-on rules
- The small personal item must be stored under the seat in front of you.
- Children under 2 have no hand luggage allowance.
- You must be able to lift your hand luggage into the overhead locker yourself.
- Musical instruments larger than the maximum hand luggage size must be checked in for an extra charge.
- Duty free bought airside must stay in the sealed security bag with the receipt.
- No weight limit is published for the small personal item, so we show 'Not stated'.
Liquids
Containers of no more than 100ml, carried in a clear re-sealable plastic bag up to 20cm x 20cm or holding up to 1 litre; one bag per person including infants. Medical liquids over 100ml allowed with a doctor's letter.
Source: Luggage Allowance on TUI Airways | TUI.co.uk. Checked 20 September 2026.
Remember that the liquids rule that applies to you is set by the airport you fly from, not the airline. Check your departure airport before you pack.
Frequently asked questions
What size is TUI Airways hand luggage?
TUI Airways's cabin bag allowance is 55 x 40 x 20 cm, up to 10 kg.
What is the free under-seat bag size on TUI Airways?
The small bag allowance is 40 x 30 x 20 cm, and it is included in the fare.
What is the TUI Airways carry-on size?
The TUI Airways carry-on (hand luggage or cabin bag) size limit is 55 x 40 x 20 cm, about 21.7 x 15.7 x 7.9 inches.
Is hand luggage the same as carry-on on TUI Airways?
Yes. Hand luggage, cabin baggage and carry-on all mean the bag you take into the cabin. See the size and weight limits above for TUI Airways.