Buy Extra Baggage
Updated Aug 7, 2026
Steps
- Go to tui.co.uk and open Manage My Booking (flight-only customers can also use the Flight Extras portal at flightextras.tui.co.uk).
- Enter your booking reference and lead passenger surname to retrieve your booking.
- Select the Extras option and choose the baggage you need — package holidays: extra 5 kg or 10 kg per person; flight only: a 15 kg, 20 kg or 25 kg bag.
- Confirm your selection and complete payment online, then check your confirmation email for the updated allowance.
Prices
Extra checked bags (pre-booked)
Pre-booked online at booking, in Manage My Booking or via Flight Extras; prices start lower than airport excess rates and vary by route and season. Each bag must stay within the 25 kg maximum.
| Label | Amount | Notes |
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| Package holiday, extra 5 kg | from £18 (both ways) |
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| Flight only, 15 kg bag | from £40 (both ways) |
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Buying luggage at the airport
Waiting until airport check-in costs more. For flight-only bookings that have not added a checked-in allowance, a fixed fee applies per 15 kg bag - only one bag per customer can be added, no bag heavier than 25 kg is accepted, and charges may vary by season.
| Label | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 15 kg bag, short-haul | £60 or €70 |
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| 15 kg bag, Cape Verde / Egypt / Gambia / Senegal / long-haul | £80 or €90 |
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Excess luggage charges (per kg)
Applies to package bookings that include a checked-in allowance and to flight-only bookings that already added a checked-in allowance: extra kilos are charged per kilogram at the airport. No bag heavier than 25 kg is accepted even if the excess charge is paid, and charges may vary by season.
| Label | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Short and mid-haul (under 7 hours) | £15 per additional kg |
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| Long-haul (over 7 hours) | £20 per additional kg |
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Sports equipment and special items
Sports equipment must be pre-booked by phone; diving certificates earn a free 5 kg allowance; larger musical instruments are checked in for a charge.
| Label | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Sports equipment (skis, golf, bikes, watersports) | See official pricing |
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| Diving equipment | Free (extra 5 kg allowance) |
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| Musical instruments | See official pricing |
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FAQ
Can I buy extra baggage online after booking?
Yes. Package-holiday customers add extra allowance in Manage My Booking, and flight-only customers use Manage My Booking or the Flight Extras portal (flightextras.tui.co.uk). Once you've checked in online you can no longer change your allowance online — you must call 0203 451 2688.
Where do I buy extra baggage?
During the booking process, in Manage My Booking at tui.co.uk, via Flight Extras for flight-only bookings, by phone on 0203 451 2688, or at airport check-in (at higher excess rates).
When is the deadline to buy extra baggage online?
TUI advises adding baggage before you check in — online check-in closes 6 hours before departure, and once you've checked in online you can't change your allowance online. If you wait until airport check-in you'll pay excess rates (e.g. £60 per 15 kg bag on short-haul flights instead of from £40 when pre-booked).
Is it cheaper to buy extra baggage online than at the airport?
Yes. Pre-booked luggage starts from £18 (package +5 kg) or £40 (flight-only 15 kg bag), while adding at the airport costs £60 or €70 (short-haul) or £80 or €90 (Cape Verde, Egypt, Gambia, Senegal and long-haul) for a 15 kg bag, plus per-kg excess rates above that.
What are the baggage limits?
Hand luggage is 10 kg within 55 x 40 x 20 cm, plus one underseat personal item (40 x 30 x 20 cm). Package holidays include 20 kg checked luggage (25 kg with Premium, TUI BLUE, Sensatori by TUI BLUE, Holiday Village or TUI River Cruise). Every checked bag — including pooled allowances — has a 25 kg maximum, and infants under 2 get 10 kg checked.
How does TUI Airways calculate extra baggage charges?
Package holidays can add 5 kg (from £18 both ways) or 10 kg per person, and flight-only bookings can add a 15 kg (from £40 both ways), 20 kg or 25 kg bag. Prices vary by route length and season, and no bag may exceed 25 kg.
What are the overweight or oversized baggage rules?
Excess weight is charged per kg at the airport: £15 per kg on short and mid-haul flights and £20 per kg on long-haul flights, but no bag over 25 kg is accepted even if you pay. Hand luggage that exceeds the size or weight limits is placed in the hold and a charge may apply.
Do partner-operated flights have different baggage rules?
TUI Airways flights have flight numbers starting TOM, BY or OR. If you're flying with another airline, check your e-ticket or confirmation email, or contact that airline directly — TUI's allowances and excess charges don't apply.
Are there any important exceptions I should know?
You can pool your hold allowance with anyone on the same booking as long as each bag stays under 25 kg. Pushchairs and car seats check in free, diving certificates earn a free extra 5 kg, and sports equipment must be pre-booked by phone on 0203 451 2688 or it may be refused at the airport.