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.
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.
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.
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.
Not booked your hotel yet?
Browse our package holiday deals to get your flights, hotel and transfers sorted all in one go.
Why choose TUI flights
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Fly local
Start your holiday sooner, with local flights from over 20 UK airports.
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100+ destinations
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Flexible flight times
More flight times and holiday durations, so you can tailor-make your trip.
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Premium upgrades
Priority boarding and a bigger seat pitch are just some of the perks.
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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.