BAGGAGE...All YOU NEED TO KNOW


Starting on July 1st 2015, Tunisair implements new checked baggage policy.

 
CHECKED BAGGAGE:


The "Piece Concept" policy, more beneficial for customers than before, will enable Tunisair passengers to check in more bags free of charge depending on the destination and the cabin class:

PLEASE NOTE: the number of bags allowed in the hold is limited to 10 per passenger.

Destinations (From and To) Business Economy
TUNISIA / EUROPE / ALGERIE AND MAROC
2 x 23 Kg (<= 158 cm)
1 x 23 Kg (<= 158 cm)
TUNISIA / NEAR and MIDDLE EAST & WEST AFRICA (including Mauritania)
3 x 23 Kg (<= 158 cm)
2 x 23 Kg (<= 158 cm)
TUNISIA / NORTH AMERICA
3 x 23 Kg (<= 158 cm)
2 x 23 Kg (<= 158 cm)
TUNISIA / LYBIA
2 x 23 Kg (<= 158 cm)
1 x 32 Kg

Your free baggage allowance must not exceed the allowed weight of 23 (50lb) or 32kg (70lb) according to your destination and your cabin class and the total dimensions (length+ width+ height) of each piece must not exceed 158 cm (62 inches).

If you are connecting to and from Europe/Africa/Middle-East/North America via Tunisia and on flights operated by Tunisair, you are allowed in Economy cabin to check in up to 02 bags free of charge as shown on the table below:

Destinations (From and To) Business Economy
Connections EUROPE / AFRICA / MIDDLE EAST / NORTH AMERICA via TUNISIA
3 x 23 Kg (<= 158 cm)
2 x 23 Kg (<= 158 cm)

Any single piece of baggage weighing over 32kg (70lb) must be carried in cargo.

 
EXCESS BAGGAGE:


If your baggage is weighing over 23kg (50lb), exceeding 158cm (62 inches) or is over the set number of pieces, excess charges will apply. The excess baggage fees vary according to your destination and the type of excess (overweight, dimensions or number of pieces) The excess baggage fees are calculated on the basis of excess allowance charges, the number of additional pieces and the exceeding dimensions charges.

PLEASE NOTE: the number of bags allowed in the hold is limited to 10 per passenger.

EXCESS BAGGAGE CHARGES STARTING FROM 18 DECEMBER 2018
Departing from Tunisia:
 
Zone 1 *
Zone 2 *
Zone 3 *
Zone 4 *
Zone 5 *
1st additional piece (<=23kg)
150
175
225
275
65
2nd additional piece and more (<=23kg)
175
225
275
325
130
Excess baggage (more than 23 kg and up to 32 kg Max)
100
125
175
225
45
Baggage over the size limits (between 158 and 203cm Max)
125
175
225
275
120
PETC - Pet in Cabin : Max 8Kg
100
125
175
225
100
AVIH (Live Animal in Hold weighing over than 8 Kg and up to 32 Kg Max)
125
175
225
275
125

  • Fees in Tunisian Currency (TND) departing from Tunisia
Departing from outside Tunisia:
 
Zone 1 *
Zone 2 *
Zone 3 *
Zone 4 *
Zone 5 *
1st additional piece (<=23kg)
75
100
125
150
100
2nd additional piece and more (<=23kg)
150
175
200
225
200
Excess baggage (more than 23 kg and up to 32 kg Max)
50
75
100
125
30
Baggage over the size limits (between 158 and 203cm Max)
75
100
125
150
75
PETC - Pet in Cabin : Max 8Kg
50
75
100
125
275
AVIH (Live Animal in Hold weighing over than 8 Kg and up to 32 Kg Max)
75
100
125
150
400

  • Fees in Euro , except :
    -departing from Turkey and from Lebanon to Tunisia in USD
    -departing from Switzerland to Tunisia in CHF
    -departing from United Kingdom to Tunisia in GBP
    -departing from Canada to Tunisia in CAD
    -departing from Libya to Tunisia in LYD
  • (*) Zone 1: All flights between Tunisia and Europe (except Russia), Morocco and Algeria.
  • (*) Zone 2 : All flights between Tunisia and Egypt, Lebanon, Turkey, Russia.
  • (*) Zone 3 : All flights between Tunisia and Saudi Arabia, West Africa(including Mauritania) and direct flights in West Africa.
  • (*) Zone 4 : All Flights between Tunisia and Canada and connections between Europe, Africa, Middle East and North America via Tunisia.
  • (*) Zone 5 : All flights between Tunisia and Libya.

A Prepaid Additional Baggage Option:

Passengers can purchase one Additional Baggage Allowance (prepaid service) if they are:

  • departing from Tunisia to all destinations,
  • departing from Europe and Morocco to Tunisia.
Thanks to this new option, passengers can purchase one Additional Baggage Allowance for lower fees than on their flight date.

Terms and conditions:

  • Passengers are allowed to purchase only one prepaid additional baggage per flight.
  • Date of purchase: 24 hours minimum before the flight.
  • This option is applied for one piece of luggage weighing 23 Kg (50lb) maximum and with dimensions not exceeding 158 cm / 62 in (height + width + length > 158 cm / 62 in). If the additional baggage exceeds these limits, passengers will purchase additional baggage allowances at the airport.
  • This option is not applied for animals traveling in the cabin or in the hold.
  • This option is not applied for carrying sports equipment.
  • This prepaid baggage allowance is exchangeable.
  • This prepaid baggage allowance is not refundable.
  • This prepaid baggage allowance is applied for 199 TUNISAIR ticket-holders.
  • This prepaid baggage allowance is not applied for 199 ticket-holders flying foreign airlines or UG flights or traveling on code-share partner airlines.

DESTINATIONS FROM/TO Prepaid additional baggage fees
Departing from Tunisia
to Europe and North Africa (including Libya)
125 TND
Departing from Tunisia
To Near East (Egypt, Lebanon), Turkey and Russia
125 TND
Departing from Tunisia
To Middle East and West Africa
175 TND
Departing from Tunisia
To North America
225 TND
Departing from Europe
To Tunisia
45 €/£/CHF
Departing from Morocco
To Tunisia
The equivalent of 60€ in local currency (MAD)
 
CARRY-ON BAGGAGE :


You will continue to benefit from the following carry-on baggage allowances depending on your cabin class and destination :

Cabin Baggage allowance Maximum Weight
Business
2 Pieces
10 Kg (Overall weight)
Economy
1 Piece
8 Kg


Your carry-on baggage must not exceed 115 cm (45.28 inches) (length+ width+ height) handles, pockets and wheels included.

 
FREE BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE EXCEPTIONS :

 

1) Pets (Dogs, Cats and Birds) :

 

2) Passengers with reduced mobility:

The weight of a pet unit including the container is charged as excess baggage. With the exception of assistance dogs accompanying disabled passengers, animals and their containers are not part of your free baggage allowance.
Passengers with reduced mobility are allowed to carry one wheelchair per person and/or other assisting devices they are dependent upon including POC (Personal Oxygen Concentrator).
         

3) Babies and children :

 

4) Sporting equipement :

Babies and children paying a minimum of 50% of the adult fare benefit from the same adult baggage allowance. Babies that do not have a personal seat are allowed only one checked-in baggage of 10 kg (115cm) and one collapsible baby stroller, or one car-type child seat. With the exception of golfing equipment set (maximum weight of 15 kg), dry ice suits and ammunition, sporting equipment (Windsurf, Surfboard and Ski equipment) as well as bicycles are ruled by the same Piece Concept excess baggage charges.


For further informations , please refer to « Practical Information »

 
FFP Fidelys Members :


Fidelys members (Gold, Silver & Classic) flying Tunisair will benefit from more baggage allowance advantages under the “Piece Concept” policy. For further information, please refer to our « Fidelys space ».

     
     
     

In order to guarantee safety and Security on board, some items or materials that can be carried by passengers are subject to restrictions or regulations.
These regulations may vary by countries and airline.
If your item is not covered here or you have any questions, please contact us:

Call Center/Cas spéciaux

  • Phone n° : +216 70 83 70 00 – Ext. :2492 / 2608
  • Fax. : + 216 70 83 67 08
  • Email : casspeciaux@tunisair.com

SECURITY RESTRICTED ITEMS
Passengers are not permitted to carry the following articles into security restricted areas and in cabin baggage.

Guns, firearms and other devices that discharge projectiles

Devices capable, or appearing capable, of being used to cause serious injury by discharging a projectile, Including:
  • Firearms of all types, such as pistols, revolvers, rifles, shotguns,
  • Toy guns, replicas and imitation firearms capable of being mistaken for real weapons,
  • Component parts of firearms, excluding telescopic sights,
  • compressed air and CO2 guns, such as pistols, pellet guns, rifles and ball bearing guns,
  • signal flare pistols and starter pistols,
  • Bows, cross bows and arrows,
  • Harpoon guns and spear guns,
  • Slingshots and catapults;

Objects with a sharp point or sharp edge

Objects with a sharp point or sharp edge capable of being used to cause serious injury, Including:
  • Items designed for chopping, such as axes, hatchets and cleavers,
  • Ice axes and ice picks,
  • Razor blades,
  • Box cutters,
  • Knives with blades of more than 6 cm
  • Scissors with blades of more than 6 cm as measured from the fulcrum,
  • Martial arts equipment with a sharp point or sharp edge,
  • Swords and sabres

Workmen’s tools

Tools capable of being used either to cause serious injury or to threaten the safety of aircraft, Including:
  • Crowbars,
  • Drills and drill bits, including cordless portable power drills,
  • Tools with a blade or a shaft of more than 6 cm capable of use as a weapon, such as screwdrivers and chisels,
  • Saws, including cordless portable power saws,
  • Blowtorches,
  • bolt guns and nail guns;
SECURITY RESTRICTED ITEMS
Passengers are not permitted to carry the following articles into security restricted areas and on board an aircraft.

Blunt instruments

Objects capable of being used to cause serious injury when used to hit, Including:
  • Baseball and softball bats,
  • Clubs and batons, such as rackets, billy clubs, blackjacks and night sticks,
  • Martial arts equipment;

Stunning devices

Devices designed specifically to stun or immobilise, Including:
  • Devices for shocking, such as stun guns, tasers and stun batons,
  • Animal stunners and animal killers,
  • Disabling and incapacitating chemicals, gases and sprays, such as mace, pepper sprays, capsicum sprays, tear gas, acid sprays and animal repellent sprays;

Explosives and incendiary substances and devices (Prohibited in both Cabin and Hold Baggage)

Explosives and incendiary substances and devices capable, or appearing capable, of being used to cause serious injury or to pose a threat to the safety of aircraft, Including:
  • Ammunition,*
  • blasting caps,*
  • Detonators and fuses,*
  • Replica or imitation explosive devices,
  • Mines, grenades and other explosive military stores,*
  • Fireworks and other pyrotechnics,*
  • Smoke-generating canisters and smoke-generating cartridges,*
  • Dynamite, gunpowder and plastic explosives.*