Transavia hand luggage allowance
40 × 30 × 20 cm free under the seat, 55 × 40 × 25 cm on Smart and Max — 10 kg for both together.
Transavia is the KLM group's low-cost airline, flying from the UK mainly to Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Eindhoven, Paris-Orly and the Canaries. Its free under-seat bag is 40 × 30 × 20 cm — the same footprint Ryanair and Wizz Air use — while the overhead cabin bag is a generous 55 × 40 × 25 cm. The catch is weight: 10 kg is the combined total of both bags, not 10 kg each.
The rules
- Every fare includes 1 piece of hand luggage of 40 × 30 × 20 cm including handles and wheels, stored under the seat in front of you.
- The bigger cabin bag is 55 × 40 × 25 cm and is included on the Smart and Max fares; on Basic and Plus it is a paid add-on.
- 10 kg is the combined weight of your under-seat bag and your cabin bag — Transavia does not give each bag its own allowance.
- All measurements include handles, wheels and external pockets, exactly as measured in the gate sizer.
- A bag that breaks the size, weight or piece rules is taken at the gate and travels in the hold — Around €70 per piece.
- Overhead space is limited, so a fully compliant cabin bag can still be checked into the hold free of charge on a busy flight.
- Transavia Netherlands (HV) and Transavia France (TO) share the same cabin baggage allowance under the March 2026 General Conditions of Carriage — the difference between them is the operating company and contract language, not the bag sizes.
Transavia fees at a glance
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Under-seat hand luggage (40×30×20) | £0 |
| Cabin bag on Smart / Max (55×40×25) | £0 |
| Cabin bag added to a Basic or Plus fare | Varies by route and date — cheapest when booking |
| Hold bag (from 15 kg) | Varies by route and date — cheapest when booking |
| Non-compliant bag taken at the gate | Around €70 per piece |
Airline baggage fees and rules change frequently and can vary by route, travel date and when you book. Always check Transavia's current official baggage policy before travelling.
Bags that fit — every time
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40×30×20 cm · 24L · 0.5kg
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55×40×20 cm · 45L · 0.7kg
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FAQ
What is the Transavia cabin bag size in 2026?+
The free hand luggage that goes under the seat is 40 × 30 × 20 cm including handles and wheels. The larger cabin bag for the overhead locker is 55 × 40 × 25 cm and is only allowed if your fare includes it or you have paid for it.
What is the Transavia hand luggage weight limit?+
10 kg in total. That figure covers your under-seat bag and your cabin bag together, so if you carry both you have to split the 10 kg between them.
Which Transavia fares include the big cabin bag?+
Smart and Max include the 55 × 40 × 25 cm cabin bag. Basic and Plus include only the 40 × 30 × 20 cm under-seat bag, with the cabin bag available as a paid add-on before you fly.
Are the rules different on Transavia France?+
No. Transavia Airlines C.V. (Netherlands, flight code HV) and Transavia France S.A.S. (flight code TO) publish the same cabin baggage sizes and the same 10 kg combined limit in their shared General Conditions of Carriage. Only the operating company, the contract language and some non-baggage services differ.
What does Transavia charge if my bag is too big?+
Oversize, overweight or extra hand baggage is loaded into the hold at the gate — Around €70 per piece. Booking a cabin bag or hold bag in advance is always considerably cheaper.
Will a Ryanair bag fit Transavia?+
Yes. Transavia's free under-seat allowance is 40 × 30 × 20 cm, identical to Ryanair's, so a bag that passes the Ryanair sizer also passes on Transavia. Watch the 10 kg combined weight rather than the size.