TUI With a Baby: Pram, Infant Luggage & Fees (2026)
By BabyTravel UK Editorial Team · Last updated July 2026
Quick answer
TUI accepts babies from 14 days old, and the infant charge is shown for your route during booking. Under-2s do not receive hand luggage, but infants on a TUI package holiday receive 10 kg of checked luggage. A fully collapsible pushchair under 10 kg and 55 × 40 × 20 cm can replace one adult's large cabin bag; otherwise, your pushchair and car seat can travel in the hold free.
Choose your TUI pushchair setup
A qualifying compact pushchair can replace an adult's large cabin bag. If you need that bag allowance, or your pushchair is larger, check it into the hold free and use a protective cover.
Infant lap seat policy and fees
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TUI's infant charge is route-dependent and displayed during booking. Add the infant to your search to see the current price for your exact holiday or flight rather than relying on an old flat-fee figure.
Infants under 2 travel as lap passengers. The minimum age to fly on TUI is 14 days. Bring your baby's birth certificate and passport to the airport. If flying in those first two weeks, a letter from your GP or midwife confirming fitness to fly is strongly advisable.
TUI operates a one infant per adult rule. There is a limit to the number of infants per flight — exact numbers vary by aircraft type. As with all airlines, infants cannot be seated in exit rows.
Pushchair and stroller rules
TUI Airways lets one fully collapsible pushchair travel in the cabin as an adult's large hand-luggage item if it weighs under 10 kg and fits within 55 × 40 × 20 cm. It must be labelled at check-in, and taking it onboard uses that adult's large-bag allowance.
If the pushchair is larger, or you prefer to keep the adult cabin bag, TUI will carry a pushchair and car seat in the hold free. You can usually use the pushchair through the airport before handing it over; TUI says hold pushchairs are collected from the luggage belt after landing. Protect it with a padded bag such as the Huckaboo Stroller Travel Bag, and use our stroller airline checker before choosing the cabin option.
Three flight-friendly pushchairs worth packing
A fully collapsible pushchair under 10 kg and 55 × 40 × 20 cm may replace one adult's large TUI cabin bag. These compact models are worth comparing, but check each current product specification and allow for accessories before you travel.
Bugaboo Butterfly
One-second one-hand fold, self-standing, and a comfy seat for longer days — the most refined of the cabin-sized trio.
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Babyzen YOYO²
The original cabin stroller — folds tiny with a shoulder strap for carrying hands-free, and a huge accessory range that grows with your baby.
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Joolz Aer+
At around 6kg it's the lightest here, with a high handlebar that suits taller parents and a one-hand fold that drops into its own bag.
Check price on AmazonSee how they compare in our cabin-friendly stroller guide.
Bassinet / skycot availability
TUI's current published infant guidance does not advertise a bassinet or skycot service. Do not assume that flying on a Boeing 787 guarantees one: if a bassinet is essential, ask TUI to confirm the facilities on your specific flight before booking.
For a route-by-route comparison, see our airline baby policies compared guide.
Car seat policy
You can use a child car seat onboard TUI Airways when you buy a separate seat for the child. TUI's current guidance requires a forward-facing seat under 40 cm wide with a suitable aircraft-approval label; booster seats cannot be used during the flight. Confirm the exact label and fit requirements with TUI before travel.
If you do not use the car seat onboard, TUI can carry it in the hold free alongside a pushchair. See our car seat on a plane guide for preparation and protection tips.
Aircraft-approved travel car seats
Flying TUI with a car seat? A compact, aircraft-approved seat is easiest to carry, gate-check and use at your destination — and, on airlines that allow car seats in the cabin, on board too (any seat used on board must carry aircraft-approval certification). These three are among the most widely available in the UK; see our full guide to using a car seat on a plane for how they compare.
Maxi-Cosi CabinoFix
The most accessible aircraft-approved infant seat — light, straightforward to fit and widely stocked in the UK.
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BeSafe iZi Go Modular i-Size
The strongest safety pedigree here — a Scandinavian i-Size infant seat with an excellent crash-test reputation.
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Doona Car Seat & Stroller
A full infant car seat with fold-out stroller wheels — aircraft-approved and brilliant for travel.
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Toddler on a longer flight? Consider a Child Airplane Safety Travel Harness
An FAA-approved aviation harness for children 10–20 kg (roughly 1–4 years) — just ~500 g, folds into a pouch, and far lighter than carrying a full car seat. Accepted by most long-haul carriers, but check it's accepted on your route before you buy.
Formula, breast milk, and baby food
TUI flights operate from UK airports where the standard UK rules apply: breast milk, formula, and expressed milk are exempt from the 100 ml liquid restriction. You can carry what you need for the journey. Security staff at UK airports may ask you to remove it from your bag or open containers — this is standard across all airlines.
On board, TUI cabin crew can warm formula or baby food using hot water. TUI does not offer a dedicated baby meal service, so bring everything your baby needs. If travelling to a destination where formula brands may differ, carry enough for your entire trip rather than relying on buying locally. For sterilising bottles on the go without any electricity, a Milton Mini travel steriliser or a pack of Milton sterilising tablets is the easiest option once you're away from home. See our guide to breast milk and formula at UK airport security.
Feeding kit for the flight and beyond
A few things make bottle feeds far easier once you're away from your own kitchen — somewhere to sterilise, somewhere to wash up, and a familiar bottle that won't leak in the changing bag.
Milton Mini Travel Steriliser
Cold-water sterilising for one bottle at a time — no electricity or microwave needed, ideal for airports and hotel rooms.
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Collapsible Bowl & Bottle Brush Set
A packable bowl and brush so you can wash and rinse bottles between feeds when there's no clean sink to hand.
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Tommee Tippee Closer to Nature Bottle
A widely used anti-colic bottle with a slow-flow teat — keep your baby on the same familiar bottle when you travel.
Check price on AmazonNappy bag and extra hand luggage allowance
Infants under 2 do not receive their own hand-luggage allowance on TUI Airways. A changing bag must fit within the accompanying adult's allowance. Adults and children aged 2 or over can take a large bag up to 10 kg and 55 × 40 × 20 cm plus a small personal item up to 40 × 30 × 20 cm.
| Item | Current TUI allowance |
|---|---|
| Infant hand luggage | None; use the accompanying adult's allowance |
| Package-holiday infant checked bag | 10 kg for an under-2 |
| Pushchair and car seat | Carried in the hold free |
| Qualifying cabin pushchair | Under 10 kg and 55 × 40 × 20 cm; replaces one adult's large cabin bag |
Flight-only checked allowances can differ, so check the booking confirmation. Pack milk, nappies and changes within the adult cabin allowance; our baby hand luggage checklist helps prioritise the space.
Organise your nappy bag for the flight
A well-organised bag makes onboard changes and feeds far less stressful in a cramped seat. A backpack-style changing bag keeps your hands free through the airport, and a couple of grab-and-go pouches save you digging around at 30,000 feet.
Joolz Changing Backpack
A backpack-style changing bag keeps both hands free for the pushchair and boarding pass, with insulated bottle pockets and an included changing mat.
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OXO Tot On-the-Go Wipes & Nappy Pouch
A slim pouch that keeps wipes moist and a couple of nappies to hand — grab it and go straight to the aircraft changing table without unpacking the whole bag.
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Skip Hop Grab & Go Double Bottle Bag
Insulated to keep two bottles or cartons at temperature through security queues and delays — handy when you can't count on getting hot water quickly.
Check price on AmazonBooking tips: how to add an infant to a TUI booking
- Add the infant at search: Enter the baby's age so the route-specific charge and relevant package allowance appear in the booking.
- Check the booking type: The 10 kg infant checked allowance applies to qualifying TUI package holidays; flight-only allowances may differ.
- Choose the pushchair plan: A compact pushchair can use an adult's large cabin-bag allowance only if it is under 10 kg and 55 × 40 × 20 cm.
- Family boarding: TUI says families with young children are invited to board first, giving you time to fold the pushchair and settle.
- Confirm special equipment: Contact TUI before flying if you plan to use a car seat onboard or need confirmation about facilities on a specific aircraft.
Our take on TUI with a baby
TUI is a practical option for a package holiday with a baby because under-2s receive 10 kg of checked luggage and a pushchair plus car seat can travel in the hold free. Its compact-pushchair cabin rule is useful, but the stroller replaces an adult's large hand-luggage item, so compare the value of keeping it onboard with the space your family needs. Confirm flight-only allowances and any aircraft-specific facilities before booking.
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Compare Travel InsuranceEssential Gear for Your TUI Flight
Now you know the policy, here's the kit that makes the flight itself — and settling your baby at the other end — genuinely easier. These are the things parents most often wish they'd packed.
Baby ear protection — Banz Earmuffs
Noise-reducing earmuffs help a sensitive baby settle and sleep through engine drone (feeding, not muffs, is what eases ear pressure).
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Travel steriliser — Milton Mini
Cold-water sterilising for one bottle at a time — no electricity or microwave needed, ideal for hotel rooms and airports.
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Stroller gate-check bag — Huckaboo
If your TUI pushchair travels in the hold, a padded bag shields it from scuffs and grime during handling.
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Portable changing mat — Skip Hop Pronto
A padded, wipe-clean mat with built-in wipe and nappy pockets — a lifesaver in cramped aircraft toilets and unfamiliar bathrooms.
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Portable blackout blind — Tommee Tippee Sleeptight
Hotel and apartment curtains are rarely truly dark. This suction-fit blind gives your baby a familiar, dark room for naps and early mornings.
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White noise machine — Yogasleep Hushh
Rechargeable and pocket-sized, it masks unfamiliar hotel noise and recreates the sleep cues your baby knows from home.
Check price on AmazonTravelling light? Check whether your pushchair fits the cabin with our free Stroller Airline Size Checker. TUI gate-checks all pushchairs whatever their size, so a compact, easy-fold model like the Bugaboo Butterfly, Joolz Aer+ or Cybex Coya makes gate-checking quick — and all three fit the overhead lockers on airlines that do allow cabin pushchairs. See our cabin stroller guide for the full picture.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do babies fly free on TUI?
Not necessarily. TUI's infant charge depends on the route and booking, and the current amount is shown when you include the infant in your search.
What is the TUI pram policy?
A fully collapsible pushchair under 10 kg and 55 × 40 × 20 cm can replace one adult's large cabin bag. Otherwise, TUI carries a pushchair in the hold free; collect it from the luggage belt after landing.
What is TUI's infant luggage allowance?
An under-2 has no hand-luggage allowance, so the changing bag uses the accompanying adult's allowance. On a qualifying TUI package holiday, an infant receives 10 kg of checked luggage. Check flight-only bookings separately.
Does TUI have bassinets?
TUI's current public infant guidance does not advertise a bassinet service. Ask TUI to confirm your specific aircraft and route if this affects your booking decision.
Can I take a car seat on TUI?
Yes. A car seat and pushchair can be carried in the hold free. To use a car seat onboard, buy a separate seat and confirm that the forward-facing seat, approval label and width meet TUI's current requirements.
Is TUI good for flying with a baby?
TUI can work particularly well for package holidays because of the 10 kg infant checked allowance, free hold transport for a pushchair and car seat, and family boarding. Flight-only allowances should be checked separately.
TUI policies are subject to change — always verify on TUI's website before travel. Compare all airline baby policies on our airline comparison page.
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Compare other airlines
Every airline has a different baby policy. Compare your options before you book:
- Ryanair — £25 fee, 5 kg nappy bag, gate-check only
- easyJet — ~£27/flight, cabin stroller, infant bag allowance
- British Airways — 10% fare, free bassinet long-haul
- Jet2 — Free infant travel, cabin stroller
- Wizz Air — £27–32, rear-facing car seats only
- Vueling — Flat fee by route, extra 5 kg baby bag
- TAP Air Portugal — 10% fare, bassinet on A330/A321LR
- KLM — No minimum age, bassinet, 12 kg baby bag
- Aer Lingus — Transatlantic bassinet, no cabin car seats
- Lufthansa — Long-haul bassinets, Frankfurt/Munich hub
- Emirates — All-fleet bassinets, baby meals on request
- Turkish Airlines — Bassinets, wide global route network
For a full side-by-side table covering all airlines, see our airline baby policies compared page.