Thomson Airways is a large English charter airline, flying to destinations in Europe, Africa, Asia, and North America.
Please Note: This information is for flights with Thomson Airways, and may be different for Thomson Holidays bookings. Please check with your travel agent to confirm.
Carry-On Allowance | 5 / 10 |
Checked Bag Allowance | 4 / 10 |
Excess Baggage Fees | 5 / 10 |
Overall Grade | 4.7 / 10 |
You can take 1 piece of hand baggage weighing up to 5kg and with maximum dimensions of 55x40x20cm. On some holidays you’re allowed 7kg – this will be clearly shown whilst you’re booking if it applies. Things like laptops, handbags and items bought at the airport must fit within your 1 piece of hand baggage. You must be able to lift your hand luggage into the overhead storage compartments yourself. You can bring a Trunki case as hand luggage, as long as it weighs less than 5kg.
TSA - (USA): TSA Carry-On Regulations and TSA 3-1-1 Carry-On Liquids Rules
CATSA - (Canada): CATSA Carry-On Prohibited Items and CATSA Carry-On Liquids and Gel Restrictions
E-Cigarettes / Vape: TSA Rules for Flying with Electronic Cigarettes and Vape Pens 2023
Guns / Firearms: How to Fly with a Gun - TSA Rules 2023
Bluetooth Headphones: Using Bluetooth Headphones on an Airplane
Package Holidays
You’re entitled to a 15kg baggage allowance on our package holidays. Certain types of holiday come with a bigger allowance of 20kg – this is clearly shown whilst you’re booking if it applies.
Flight only bookings
You can book checked-in baggage for an extra charge whilst you’re booking, or through our our Flight Extras website if you’ve already booked.
Booking your baggage allowance online is cheaper than paying by phone or at the airport.
Infants
Infants under 2 years old get a 10kg luggage allowance with Thomson Airways. You can also take a pushchair for free.
Linear Dimensions: What are Linear Dimensions?
Piece vs Weight: What is Piece Concept vs Weight Concept
Packing List: Travel Packing Checklist 2023
Marijuana / Cannabis: Rules for Flying with Marijuana / Cannabis in 2023
Delayed/Cancelled Flights: How to Claim Compensation for Flight Delays
Guns / Firearms: How to Fly with a Gun - TSA Rules 2023
If your luggage is heavier than your baggage allowance when you check in, you’ll need to pay an excess baggage charge.
Excess baggage charges
• Shorthaul and midhaul flights: £13 or €16 per kilogram.
• Longhaul flights: £18 or $27 per kilogram.
Just so you know, charges may vary depending on the season you're travelling in. If you’re paying by credit card, you’ll also need to pay a credit card fee.