Flying with TUI

Here at TUI, we know you might already have your hotel stay sorted – that’s why we also offer flight-only options to get you there on our award-winning airline.

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Short and mid-haul flights with TUI

Our short and mid-haul flights are less than seven hours long. In the summer, you can fly from more than 21 UK airports to destinations like Spain, Greece and Italy, to name just a few. If you want to see the full list, take a look at where we fly. Or, you can find lots of useful information on our flight and travel options page.

Luggage allowance

All our short and mid-haul flights include a generous 10kg hand luggage allowance. On most flights, you can add hold luggage for an extra fee, if you need to.

Food and drink

You can choose from a variety of hot and cold snacks on our short and mid-haul flights. View our TUI Café menu to see what’s available. On flights longer than three and a half hours – excluding Morocco, Portugal, and our long-haul destinations – you can also pre-order a meal. You can do this in Manage My Booking up to three days before departure on both your outbound and inbound flights. We recommend pre-booking as early as possible, as these meals are booked on a first-come, first-served basis. Allergen info is available when you order.

Family-friendly flying

Our cabin crew are experts when it comes to looking after little ones in the sky, and they’re always on hand to help. Visit our flying with children page to find out more.

Seat upgrades

Secure your ideal seats, or reserve a spot with extra space or extra legroom. Our flight and travel options page has all the information you’ll need.

Trophy haul at the British Travel Awards 2024. . We won a whopping 20 gongs at the British Travel Awards 2024, voted for by you – bringing home an incredible 17 golds, one silver and two bronze. Our short-haul flights got a worthy nod, winning gold for ‘Best Airline for Short-Haul Flights’.You can see more of our achievements on our awards page.

Trophy haul at the British Travel Awards 2024

We won a whopping 20 gongs at the British Travel Awards 2024, voted for by you – bringing home an incredible 17 golds, one silver and two bronze. Our short-haul flights got a worthy nod, winning gold for ‘Best Airline for Short-Haul Flights’.

You can see more of our achievements on our awards page.

Long-haul flights with TUI

Our long-haul flights – those that are seven hours or more – take you to exotic destinations like Barbados, Mexico and Florida.

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Upgrade to Premium. . Travel like a VIP when you book Premium. You’ll get a whole host of benefits like fast-track security, UK and Melbourne Orlando Airport lounge access and a bigger seat pitch. It’s easy to upgrade – just choose Premium seats when you book online. View our Premium seats page for more information.

Upgrade to Premium

Travel like a VIP when you book Premium. You’ll get a whole host of benefits like fast-track security, UK and Melbourne Orlando Airport lounge access and a bigger seat pitch. It’s easy to upgrade – just choose Premium seats when you book online. View our Premium seats page for more information.

TUI 787 Dreamliner

You can fly to selected long-haul destinations on the TUI 787 Dreamliner. Take a virtual tour to see what you can expect.

Luggage allowance

All TUI Airways long-haul flights include a generous 10kg of hand luggage. If you need to, you can add checked-in luggage for an extra charge on selected flights. If you’ve upgraded to Premium on long-haul flights with TUI Airways, you’ll also get 25kg* of luggage, regardless of the holiday type.

*For the full terms and conditions, see our luggage allowance page.

Food and drink

Complimentary meals are included with all our long-haul flights. Menus vary depending on your destination and flight time, and all meals are followed by a hot drink. We’ll also pass through the cabin with complimentary bar services offering soft, hot and alcoholic drinks of your choice. If you fancy snacking in between meals, you can order small bites like crisps and chocolate – flick through the Café magazine to see what’s available. Just so you know, larger items like hot snacks and sandwiches are not available on long-haul flights.

In-flight entertainment

All our long-haul flights - which are over seven hours long - set you up with seatback screens, featuring on-demand TV programmes, movies and games. Our in-flight entertainment page has more information on what to expect.

Top tips for flying long haul

Taking off to far-flung shores? Check out our long-haul flying tips, from what to wear to what to pack.

The TUI flight experience

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Why choose TUI flights

  • Fly local

    Start your holiday sooner, with local flights from over 20 UK airports.

  • 100+ destinations

    Where we fly to

  • Flexible flight times

    More flight times and holiday durations, so you can tailor-make your trip.

  • Premium upgrades

    Priority boarding and a bigger seat pitch are just some of the perks.

  • 10kg hand luggage

    ...included as standard when you fly with TUI Airways.

TUI flight FAQs

What’s included in my flight only ticket?

You get 10kg of hand luggage included on every TUI flight. If you want to choose your seats, add hold luggage or bag yourself some extra legroom, you can do this for a little extra.

What destinations can I fly to?

We fly to all of the world’s most popular holiday destinations, from the Canary Islands to the Caribbean. See where we fly for the full list.

Can I pre-order a meal for my flight?

Yes. On flights longer than three and a half hours – excluding Morocco, Portugal, and our long-haul destinations – you can pre-order a meal. You can choose from an all-day breakfast, a vegetarian breakfast, meatball marinara, and mac ‘n’ cheese. You can pre-order meals in Manage My Booking up to three days before departure for both your outbound and inbound flights. For example, if you fly out on a Thursday, the latest day to pre-order is Monday by 11:59pm. Just so you know, pre-order meals don’t contain a drink, but you can purchase one onboard. We recommend pre-booking as early as possible, as these meals are booked on a first-come, first-served basis. Allergen info is available when you order.

Are drinks and snacks available on a TUI flight?

When you fly long haul, your meals and drinks are included. Plus, you can purchase drinks and snacks on all of our flights, thanks to our onboard café.

How can I pay for things onboard TUI flights?

Cash

Just so you know, we only accept card payments on TUI flights.

Credit and debit cards

We accept Visa, Visa Debit, MasterCard and MasterCard Debit onboard TUI flights. Unfortunately, you won't be able to use AMEX, Diners' Club, Maestro, Electron, Solo, Monzo or Revolut cards.

Prepaid cards

We can't accept prepaid cards – including the TUI Travel Money Card – onboard. This is because, onboard our aircraft, we work in what's called an offline environment. This means our payment machines aren't connected to the bank, so we can't confirm that there's enough money on the card to cover the items you're paying for.

What airports can I fly from?

You can fly short-haul from more than 21 UK airports in the summer, and more than 16 in the winter. And if you fancy heading further afield, we operate long-haul flights from more airports than any other UK airline.

What should I do if my luggage is lost or delayed?

Please visit our lost or delayed luggage page for information.