Air Transat Baggage Allowance: Cabin Bags & Fees
Flying with Air Transat? Check your personal item, cabin bag, checked baggage allowance, fare differences and airport liquid rules before you travel.
Air Transat's baggage allowance varies by fare and route, with a personal item included for every passenger and different cabin-bag and checked-baggage inclusions across its Economy and Club Class products. The standard cabin bag can measure up to 55 × 40 × 23cm, while the personal item can measure up to 43 × 31 × 13cm. Standard checked baggage is limited to 23kg and 158cm total linear dimensions.
Cabin baggage is one of the first things to check before travelling with Air Transat, because the number of pieces, permitted size and weight can differ by fare or travel class. The current allowance is summarised as follows: Personal item: 43 × 31 × 13cm Included for every passenger Cabin bag: 55 × 40 × 23cm Inclusion varies by fare/route. Your smaller personal item, where permitted, should be suitable for stowage beneath the seat, while the main cabin bag must fit safely in the overhead locker.
Checked baggage with Air Transat also depends on the ticket you have purchased rather than simply the destination. The current headline allowance is: Standard checked bag: Up to 23kg Max 158cm linear dimensions Allowance varies by fare. Lower-cost or light fares can exclude checked baggage altogether, while flexible and premium fares often provide a larger allowance. Always check the baggage entitlement attached to the individual booking before packing.
Size and weight are separate limits. A suitcase can be within the permitted dimensions but still be overweight, or it can be light enough while exceeding the airline's dimensional limit. Extra, overweight and oversized baggage may cost more 23–32kg = overweight Over 158cm = oversized Buy extras in advance where available. Additional, overweight or oversized baggage can therefore attract extra charges or different handling requirements.
Cabin baggage must also comply with airport-security and dangerous-goods rules, which are separate from Air Transat's own baggage allowance. Liquids, gels, pastes and aerosols may be subject to the familiar 100ml container restrictions depending on the departure and connecting airports, while power banks and spare lithium batteries normally need to remain in cabin baggage rather than being packed in the hold.
This guide explains Air Transat's cabin and personal-item rules, checked-baggage allowances, fare and travel-class differences, liquid restrictions, additional and excess baggage, and the practical points most likely to cause problems at the airport. If another airline operates part of your journey, check that carrier's rules as well because allowances can differ across a multi-airline itinerary.
Free Cabin Bag Size
Personal item:
43 × 31 × 13cm
Included for every passenger
Cabin bag:
55 × 40 × 23cm
Inclusion varies by fare/route
Checked Baggage Allowance
Standard checked bag
Up to 23kg
Max 158cm linear dimensions
Allowance varies by fare
Additional Baggage Fees
Extra, overweight and oversized baggage may cost more
23–32kg = overweight
Over 158cm = oversized
Buy extras in advance where available
Key Air Transat Baggage Tips
The standard cabin-bag limit is 55 × 40 × 23cm, including wheels and handles.
Cabin-bag inclusion varies by fare and route; Air Transat specifically notes that some Eco Budget/Promo journeys do not include the larger cabin bag.
A cabin bag must be light enough for you to place in the overhead locker without assistance.
Check the allowance on your Air Transat booking before you pack. Fare, cabin and route differences can materially change what is included.
Measure bags externally, including wheels, handles and protruding pockets, rather than relying only on the manufacturer's stated suitcase size.
Weigh cabin and checked baggage at home. A bag can be within the size limit but still attract charges if it exceeds the permitted weight.
Keep the personal item genuinely small enough to fit beneath the seat if the airline requires under-seat stowage; do not treat it as a second full-size cabin bag.
If you already know you need extra checked baggage, add it before reaching the airport where the airline offers advance purchase; airport excess-baggage charges can be higher.
Where standard airport liquid rules apply, the container size matters: a partly used bottle larger than 100ml can still be rejected at security.
Pack full-size toiletries in checked baggage when appropriate, while keeping medication and anything needed during the journey accessible in the cabin.
Keep power banks and spare lithium batteries in cabin baggage, protected against short circuits, rather than placing them in the hold.
Air Transat baggage sizes at a glance
Understanding the difference between personal items, cabin bags and checked baggage helps you pack efficiently and avoid delays or unexpected charges at the airport.
Air Transat baggage allowance by fare or travel class
Baggage allowances can vary by fare, cabin and route. Use the guide below as a practical overview and always confirm the allowance shown on your booking before travel.
Eco Budget
Eco Standard / Eco Flex
1 personal item
43 × 31 × 13cm
Cabin bag inclusion depends on route
Checked baggage may not be included
Check booking
1 personal item
43 × 31 × 13cm
Cabin bag
55 × 40 × 23cm
Checked baggage varies by fare/route
Standard bag max 23kg
Club Class
Cabin baggage included
Standard cabin size 55 × 40 × 23cm
More generous checked baggage allowance
Standard bag max 23kg / 158cm
Check booking for exact number of pieces
Checked baggage with Air Transat: what you need to know
Air Transat's standard checked-baggage limit is 23kg per bag, with maximum total dimensions of 158cm when length, width and height are added together.
Checked-baggage inclusion depends on your fare and route. On UK–Europe/Canada journeys, Economy fare families can include different numbers of checked bags, while Club Class provides a more generous allowance. Always use Air Transat's baggage allowance checker or your booking confirmation for the exact entitlement.
Bags over 23kg and up to 32kg are treated as overweight. Bags exceeding 158cm are oversized, with Air Transat accepting standard oversized baggage only up to its published upper dimensional limit. Separate overweight and oversize charges can apply if both limits are exceeded.
Air Transat's checked-baggage entitlement can depend on the fare, travel class, route and the airline operating each sector. The allowance shown on your ticket or booking confirmation should therefore be treated as the final reference.
If your included allowance is not enough, additional baggage can usually be added where the airline offers this service. Arranging extra baggage before travel is generally preferable to discovering an excess at check-in.
A bag that exceeds the permitted weight, dimensions or number of pieces can be treated as excess, overweight or oversized baggage. Separate charges or handling restrictions may apply, and very heavy items may need to be repacked or carried as cargo.
For journeys involving another airline, do not assume the same checked-baggage rules apply throughout. Codeshare and interline itineraries can be governed by the operating carrier or the most-significant carrier under the applicable baggage rules.
Before travelling, check the baggage allowance attached to your specific Air Transat booking, particularly if you have changed your ticket, upgraded your cabin or added a connecting flight.
Air Transat cabin baggage rules: liquids, extras and restrictions
Each passenger may bring one personal item measuring up to 43 × 31 × 13cm. Where a standard cabin bag is included, its maximum dimensions are 55 × 40 × 23cm.
The personal item must fit beneath the seat in front of you, while the larger cabin bag goes in the overhead locker. Air Transat does not publish a simple universal cabin-bag weight figure on its current UK baggage page; instead, it states that the bag must be light enough for you to place in the overhead bin unassisted.
Cabin-bag inclusion varies by fare and route. Check your booking carefully, especially on Eco Budget or promotional fares. If overhead space is limited, Air Transat may require a compliant cabin bag to be checked at the gate.
For international flights, liquids, gels and aerosols must normally be in containers no larger than 100ml/100g and fit into one clear resealable bag of up to 1 litre. Keep medication, travel documents and other essentials in your personal item in case your larger cabin bag is gate-checked.
Cabin baggage must be small and light enough to be safely stowed in the overhead locker or, for a personal item, beneath the seat in front. Published measurements normally include wheels, handles and other protruding parts unless the airline explicitly states otherwise.
Typical products affected include toothpaste, deodorant, shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, sun cream, skincare and cosmetics. Medication, baby food and certain medical items can qualify for security exemptions when required for the journey, although supporting evidence may be requested.
Power banks and spare lithium batteries should be carried in cabin baggage rather than checked baggage and protected against short circuits. Other dangerous or restricted items can be prohibited entirely or limited to either cabin or checked baggage.
Air Transat staff or airport handling agents may check cabin baggage at check-in or the gate. A bag that exceeds the permitted number, size or weight can be placed in the hold and additional charges may apply.
Common Air Transat cabin baggage mistakes to avoid
Assuming every fare includes the same cabin-baggage allowance
Forgetting to include wheels and handles when measuring a bag
Using a personal item that is too large to fit beneath the seat
Packing liquids in containers larger than 100ml where standard airport restrictions apply
Assuming a partly empty large liquid container is security compliant
Packing power banks or spare lithium batteries in checked baggage
Ignoring different baggage rules on a partner-operated or connecting flight
Arriving at the airport without checking the allowance shown on the booking
Air Transat cabin baggage rules: liquids, extras and restrictions
Each passenger may bring one personal item measuring up to 43 × 31 × 13cm. Where a standard cabin bag is included, its maximum dimensions are 55 × 40 × 23cm.
The personal item must fit beneath the seat in front of you, while the larger cabin bag goes in the overhead locker. Air Transat does not publish a simple universal cabin-bag weight figure on its current UK baggage page; instead, it states that the bag must be light enough for you to place in the overhead bin unassisted.
Cabin-bag inclusion varies by fare and route. Check your booking carefully, especially on Eco Budget or promotional fares. If overhead space is limited, Air Transat may require a compliant cabin bag to be checked at the gate.
For international flights, liquids, gels and aerosols must normally be in containers no larger than 100ml/100g and fit into one clear resealable bag of up to 1 litre. Keep medication, travel documents and other essentials in your personal item in case your larger cabin bag is gate-checked.
Cabin baggage must be small and light enough to be safely stowed in the overhead locker or, for a personal item, beneath the seat in front. Published measurements normally include wheels, handles and other protruding parts unless the airline explicitly states otherwise.
Typical products affected include toothpaste, deodorant, shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, sun cream, skincare and cosmetics. Medication, baby food and certain medical items can qualify for security exemptions when required for the journey, although supporting evidence may be requested.
Power banks and spare lithium batteries should be carried in cabin baggage rather than checked baggage and protected against short circuits. Other dangerous or restricted items can be prohibited entirely or limited to either cabin or checked baggage.
Air Transat staff or airport handling agents may check cabin baggage at check-in or the gate. A bag that exceeds the permitted number, size or weight can be placed in the hold and additional charges may apply.
Common Air Transat cabin baggage mistakes to avoid
Assuming every fare includes the same cabin-baggage allowance
Forgetting to include wheels and handles when measuring a bag
Using a personal item that is too large to fit beneath the seat
Packing liquids in containers larger than 100ml where standard airport restrictions apply
Assuming a partly empty large liquid container is security compliant
Packing power banks or spare lithium batteries in checked baggage
Ignoring different baggage rules on a partner-operated or connecting flight
Arriving at the airport without checking the allowance shown on the booking