A note before we start: we haven’t flown TUI with Nayeli yet, this guide is built from TUI’s official policies, verified directly on their site rather than secondhand summaries.
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TUI flights are usually booked as part of a package holiday rather than flight-only, and that shapes a lot of the baby policy, from the flexible infant fee to the generous priority boarding. Here’s what actually matters, verified directly on TUI’s own site.
Age, fees, and adding an infant to your booking
TUI classes an infant as under 2 years old on the day of travel, and older than 14 days, a rule they state is specifically for health and safety reasons. There’s no exception process for younger babies noted on TUI’s own pages, unlike some airlines that allow earlier travel with medical clearance.
- Minimum age: over 14 days, under 2 years old on the day of travel
- Infant fee: route-dependent, TUI doesn’t publish a flat rate, confirm the exact cost for your specific route when you book
- One infant per adult, on the lap, for the standard fare
- Buying a separate seat for your infant is possible, this comes with a full baggage allowance, contact TUI to check availability and price
- Age is set by the outbound flight, if your baby turns 2 partway through the trip, they still travel as an infant on the return leg too
Pushchair, car seat, and the nappy bag catch
This is where TUI is generous in some ways and tighter in others, and it’s worth knowing both sides before you pack.
Both check in free of charge. You can wheel the pushchair right to the gate before handing it over to ground staff. Under 2s also get a 10kg hold baggage allowance on top of this.
A pushchair or car seat under 55 x 40 x 20 cm and 10kg can come as your one large piece of hand luggage, taking the place of your own bag rather than adding to it.
Your baby doesn’t get their own cabin bag allowance on TUI. Nappies, wipes, formula, and everything else for the flight need to fit inside your own hand luggage, there’s no separate infant bag like easyJet or Jet2 offer. Pack deliberately: a slim pouch of just what you’ll need mid-flight, tucked into your own bag rather than a second one you’d need to carry.
- Must be TUI-approved size, under 40cm wide, to fit the aircraft seat
- Needs a label confirming it’s certified for aeroplane use (ECE R44-03 is the common European reference)
- For a child with disabilities, a CARES harness or MERU travel chair (ages 3-11) is accepted instead
- Under 6 months, your baby travels on your lap with a lap-strap regardless, a car seat isn’t an option at that age even if purchased
Onboard: bassinets, food, and boarding
TUI is straightforward here, mostly because there isn’t much complexity to navigate. Your baby will be on your lap for the whole flight, and TUI is upfront that there are no other dedicated baby facilities on board.
- Priority boarding for families, you’re invited on ahead of the main queue, giving time to settle before the cabin fills up
- Baby changing facilities are fitted on every TUI aircraft
- Cabin crew can heat bottles or baby food on request once you’re airborne
- TUI’s cabin crew are experienced with young children as a matter of course, this is a genuinely family-oriented airline day to day
No meals are provided for under 2s, so pack everything your baby will need for the flight. Baby milk and liquid food are exempt from the standard 100ml liquid rule at security, but each container needs to be tasted by the accompanying adult during screening, and these items should be kept separate from your regular liquids bag rather than inside it.
FAQ
How much does TUI charge for an infant?
There’s no fixed rate, TUI sets infant fees by route and season rather than a flat charge. Confirm the exact cost for your specific flight or package directly with TUI when you book.
What is the minimum age to fly TUI with a baby?
Over 14 days old, and under 2 years old on the day of travel. TUI states this age minimum is specifically for health and safety reasons, with no exception process listed for younger babies.
Can I take a pushchair on TUI for free?
Yes, pushchairs and car seats both check into the hold free of charge. A compact one under 55 x 40 x 20 cm and 10kg can instead travel in the cabin as your one large piece of hand luggage.
Does TUI have bassinets?
No, TUI doesn’t offer bassinets on any aircraft, including its long-haul 787 Dreamliner routes. Your baby will be on your lap for the entire flight.
Does my baby get a hand luggage allowance on TUI?
No, infants under 2 don’t have a separate cabin bag allowance on TUI. Everything your baby needs for the flight has to fit within your own hand luggage.
“TUI won’t spoil you with baby extras, but the free pushchair, priority boarding, and family-first crew make it a genuinely easy choice for a package holiday.”
Call ahead to confirm your route’s infant fee since TUI doesn’t publish a flat number, and pack your hand luggage knowing it has to cover your baby’s needs too, there’s no second bag coming your way. Beyond that, TUI’s priority boarding and experienced cabin crew make it a comfortable, if no-frills, way to fly with a baby.
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