Tunisair Baggage Allowance 2026: Carry-On, Checked Bags & Fees 

Tunisair economy class passengers can carry one 8 kg cabin bag (55×40×20 cm) plus a personal item, and check between one and two 23 kg bags depending on destination and fare type. Business class gets two cabin bags (10 kg total) and up to three 23 kg checked bags on select routes.

Getting Tunisair’s baggage rules wrong at the airport is an expensive mistake. Excess baggage fees can hit 200 TND (around €60) per additional piece on European routes alone and that’s before factoring in overweight or oversized charges. Whether you’re flying Tunis to Paris or connecting through Tunis to North America, knowing exactly what’s included in your ticket saves time, money, and stress.

What Is the Carry-On Baggage Allowance on Tunisair?

Tunisair allows economy class passengers one cabin bag weighing up to 8 kg with maximum dimensions of 55×40×20 cm (length × width × height). Business class passengers may bring two cabin bags, provided their combined weight does not exceed 10 kg. All passengers may additionally carry one personal item (handbag, laptop bag, or briefcase) with dimensions no larger than 20×40×30 cm, which must fit under the seat in front.

The total linear dimension of your main cabin bag length + width + height, including handles, side pockets, and wheels must not exceed 115 cm. This is a detail many travelers overlook. A bag measuring 55×40×20 cm sums to exactly 115 cm, which means there is essentially zero tolerance for bulging pockets or protruding wheels.

Tunisair Hand Luggage Size: Quick Reference

Edge case: Business class passengers splitting 10 kg across two bags can carry, for example, a 7 kg suitcase and a 3 kg briefcase. Both must still individually fit the 55×40×20 cm size limit.

What Is Not Allowed in Your Tunisair Carry-On Bag?

Prohibited carry-on items include:

• Explosives, fireworks, and compressed gas
• Lithium battery-powered transport devices (hoverboards, e-skates, airboards)
• Sharp objects (knives, scissors, tools)
• Flammable liquids and combustible substances
• Radioactive or corrosive materials
• Weapons of any kind

Liquids rule: For flights to or from EU countries and Switzerland, containers must hold no more than 100 ml each, all placed in a single transparent resealable 1-liter plastic bag. Medicines and baby food needed during the flight are exempt, subject to verification.

What Is the Checked Baggage Allowance for Tunisair Economy Class?

Tunisair’s economy class checked baggage allowance follows a “Piece Concept” model, where the number of free bags depends on both your destination and your fare type. The four economy fare tiers Light, Classic, Flex, and Flex+ carry significantly different baggage entitlements. Critically, the Light fare includes no free checked baggage on any route.

Tunisair Economy Class Checked Baggage by Route

Each checked bag must not exceed 158 cm in total linear dimensions (length + width + height). No single bag may weigh more than 32 kg; anything heavier must be shipped as cargo. The maximum number of checked bags per passenger is 10 pieces.

Business class allowance: Business passengers on Tunisia–Europe, Algeria, and Morocco routes receive 2 × 23 kg; on Tunisia–Middle East and West Africa routes, 2 × 23 kg; and on Tunisia–North America routes, up to 3 × 23 kg.

Infant allowance: Infants without a personal seat are entitled to 1 bag of up to 10 kg (max 115 cm total dimensions) plus one collapsible stroller or car seat. Infants and children paying at least 50% of the adult fare receive the same full adult baggage allowance.

What Is the Tunisair Extra Baggage Price?

Tunisair excess baggage fees vary based on your departure point and the destination zone. Passengers departing from Tunisia pay fees in TND (Tunisian Dinar); those departing from outside Tunisia generally pay in EUR (with country-specific exceptions for the UK in GBP, Switzerland in CHF, Canada in CAD, and Libya in LYD).

Excess Baggage Fees  Departing FROM Tunisia (in TND)

Excess Baggage Fees  Departing FROM Outside Tunisia (in EUR)

Real-world cost scenario: A passenger flying from Paris (Zone 1) to Tunis with one extra 25 kg suitcase would pay €75 for the additional piece plus €50 for the overweight charge a combined total of €125 at the airport counter.

How Can You Save on Tunisair Extra Baggage with Prepaid Options?

Tunisair offers a prepaid additional baggage option that is cheaper than paying at the airport but only for eligible passengers and routes. The prepaid option must be purchased at least 24 hours before departure and covers one additional piece of up to 23 kg (max 158 cm total).

Prepaid extra baggage rates:

• Tunisia  Europe and North Africa (including Libya): 125 TND
• Tunisia  Egypt, Lebanon, Türkiye, Russia: 150 TND
• Tunisia  Middle East and Western Africa: 175 TND
• Tunisia  North America: 225 TND
• Europe  Tunisia: €45 / £45 / CHF 45
• Morocco  Tunisia: equivalent of €60 in MAD

Important restrictions: The prepaid option applies only to Tunisair ticket holders (not code-share partners, Tunisair Express, or 199-fare ticket holders flying other airlines). It does not cover sports equipment, animals, or oversized bags. The allowance is non-refundable but exchangeable.

What Are the Rules for Special Baggage on Tunisair?

Sports equipment and bicycles (including windsurfing boards, surfboards, skis, and bicycles) are subject to the same Piece Concept excess baggage fees as regular additional checked bags. Golf bags are treated separately, with a maximum weight of 15 kg.

Musical instruments do not have a dedicated policy on Tunisair’s official pages and are treated under the same general excess baggage framework. If an instrument is large enough to require its own seat, passengers should contact Tunisair directly before booking.

Pets in the cabin (dogs, cats, and birds weighing a maximum of 8 kg including the carrier) are charged separately from regular baggage. From Tunisia to Europe (Zone 1), the fee is 100 TND; from Europe to Tunisia, it is €50. Rates increase by zone. Service dogs travel free of charge.

Passengers with reduced mobility may carry a wheelchair and/or personal mobility device including a Personal Oxygen Concentrator (POC) at no additional cost.

What Happens If Your Tunisair Baggage Is Lost, Damaged, or Delayed?

If your checked baggage does not arrive, is damaged, or is significantly delayed, the first step is to immediately report it at the airport’s baggage service counter before leaving the arrivals area. Tunisair requires passengers to complete a Property Irregularity Report (PIR) without this document, your compensation claim cannot be processed.

Claim deadlines to know:

• Damaged baggage: Submit your claim within 7 days of receiving the bag
• Delayed baggage: Submit within 21 days after the bag was made available to you
• Lost baggage: A bag is officially declared lost if it cannot be located within 21 days of the scheduled delivery date

Tunisair’s liability for lost or damaged baggage is governed by the Montreal Convention (1999), capped at 1,519 Special Drawing Rights (SDR) per passenger approximately CAD 2,934 or around €1,900, depending on exchange rates. A higher declared value at check-in can increase this limit.

To submit a claim, you will need:

• A written claim addressed to Tunisair
• The original PIR issued at the airport
• Your original baggage tag
• Your boarding pass or ticket copy
• Any receipts or supporting documents for claimed items

Claims can be filed via the Tunisair customer care portal at tunisair.com/en/customer-care or by postal mail to Tunisair’s Customer Relations Department in Tunis-Carthage.

Tips for a Hassle-Free Baggage Experience with Tunisair

• Weigh your bags at home. Airline scales and home scales rarely agree. Aim to stay at least 1 kg below the limit.
• Label every bag. Include your full name, phone number, and email on both the outside tag and an internal label. Remove old airline barcodes before your flight.
• Know your fare type before you pack. Light fare tickets include zero hold baggage an easy detail to miss when booking on price comparison sites.
• Pre-buy extra baggage online. The prepaid option saves money versus paying at the airport counter, and must be purchased at least 24 hours in advance.
• Photograph your luggage. Before checking in, take a timestamped photo of your bags and their contents. This supports any future damage or loss claim.
• Arrive early. Oversized and special items often require manual processing at check-in counters, which takes longer than standard baggage.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the carry-on baggage allowance for Tunisair economy class?
Economy class passengers are allowed one cabin bag of up to 8 kg with dimensions not exceeding 55×40×20 cm (115 cm total), plus one personal item (max 20×40×30 cm) that fits under the seat.

Does the Tunisair Light fare include any checked baggage?
No. The Light fare includes zero free checked baggage on all routes. Only Classic, Flex, and Flex+ fares include hold baggage.

How much does Tunisair charge for an extra checked bag from Europe to Tunisia?
The first additional piece (up to 23 kg) on Zone 1 routes (Europe, Morocco, Algeria to Tunisia) costs €75 at the airport. Pre-purchasing online costs €45, saving €30.

What is the maximum weight for a single checked bag on Tunisair?
Each checked bag may weigh a maximum of 23 kg on most routes. On Tunisia–Libya routes, the standard allowance is one bag of up to 32 kg. Any single item exceeding 32 kg must be sent as cargo.

Can Tunisair business class passengers check more bags than economy?
Yes. Business class passengers on Tunisia–North America routes receive 3 × 23 kg of free checked baggage. On most other routes, business class receives 2 × 23 kg versus 1 × 23 kg in economy.

What is the deadline for reporting damaged baggage to Tunisair?
Damaged baggage must be reported within 7 days of receipt. Delayed baggage claims must be submitted within 21 days of the bag being returned to you.

How much can Tunisair compensate for lost baggage?
Under the Montreal Convention (1999), Tunisair’s liability is capped at 1,519 SDR per passenger approximately €1,900 or CAD 2,934. Declaring a higher value at check-in can increase this limit.

Can I pre-purchase extra baggage allowance for Tunisair Express flights?
No. The prepaid extra baggage service is not available for Tunisair Express flights, code-share partner flights, or passengers traveling on 199-fare tickets with foreign airlines.

 Are sports equipment and bicycles charged differently from regular bags on Tunisair?
They follow the same Piece Concept excess baggage charges as additional regular bags. Golf bags are an exception, with a specific maximum weight of 15 kg and separate handling.

How many total checked bags is a single passenger allowed on Tunisair?
A maximum of 10 pieces of checked baggage per passenger is permitted. Any individual bag exceeding 32 kg must be shipped through Tunisair’s Cargo Department, not checked as standard baggage.