Air Transat Baggage Policy (2026) — Fees, Limits & Rules
Air Transat allows 1 personal item for free, but carry-on bags are no longer included in Eco Budget fares. Checked bags start at $35 CAD prepaid for the first bag on domestic flights.
Baggage Allowance Summary
| Airline | Air Transat (TS) |
|---|---|
| Carry-On | 40 x 23 x 55 cm (15.5 x 9 x 21.5 inches), 10 kg (22 lbs) max |
| Personal Item | 1 personal item: 43 x 13 x 31 cm (17 x 5 x 12 inches). Must fit under the seat. |
| Checked Bag Allowance | Eco Budget: 0 bags. Eco Standard/Option Plus: 1 bag (23 kg). Club Class: 2 bags (32 kg each). |
| First Bag Fee | $35 CAD prepaid, $40 CAD at airport |
| Second Bag Fee | $55 CAD prepaid, $70 CAD at airport |
| Overweight Fee | $100 CAD for bags 23-32 kg (airport only) |
| Oversized Fee | $100 CAD for bags 158-292 cm (airport only) |
| Max Weight | 23 kg |
| Max Dimensions | 158 cm linear (L+W+H) |
| Free Bag in Economy | No |
Special Items
Sports Equipment
Golf clubs, skis, snowboards, hockey equipment: Standard bag fees ($35+ CAD). Bicycles: $50 CAD prepaid (South/USA/Canada) or $75 CAD prepaid (Europe/Peru). Surfboards: $100 CAD prepaid. Must preregister 72 hours before departure.
Musical Instruments
Small instruments allowed as carry-on. Large instruments require purchased seat or checked baggage.
International Rules
Flights to/from Europe and Africa: $100 USD for first bag. Flights to/from Brazil and Peru: $100 USD for first bag. Flights to/from Cuba, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Mexico: $55 USD for first bag.
Tips to Avoid Fees
1. Always prepay for checked bags online to save $5-15 per bag. 2. Avoid Eco Budget if you need a carry-on, as it's no longer included. 3. Weigh bags at home to avoid the $100 CAD overweight fee that cannot be prepaid. 4. Preregister sports equipment 72 hours before departure.
Unique Nuances
Eco Budget fares no longer include a free carry-on bag as of February 2025. Overweight and oversized fees cannot be prepaid and must be paid at the airport. If a bag is both overweight and oversized, both $100 CAD fees apply ($200 CAD total).
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does Air Transat charge for checked bags?
- Air Transat charges $35 CAD prepaid, $40 CAD at airport for the first checked bag and $55 CAD prepaid, $70 CAD at airport for the second bag.
- What is Air Transat's carry-on bag size limit?
- Air Transat carry-on allowance: 40 x 23 x 55 cm (15.5 x 9 x 21.5 inches), 10 kg (22 lbs) max. 1 personal item: 43 x 13 x 31 cm (17 x 5 x 12 inches). Must fit under the seat.
- Does Air Transat include free checked bags in economy?
- No, Air Transat does not include free checked bags in basic economy. Eco Budget: 0 bags. Eco Standard/Option Plus: 1 bag (23 kg). Club Class: 2 bags (32 kg each).
- What is Air Transat's overweight baggage fee?
- $100 CAD for bags 23-32 kg (airport only)
- Can I bring sports equipment on Air Transat?
- Golf clubs, skis, snowboards, hockey equipment: Standard bag fees ($35+ CAD). Bicycles: $50 CAD prepaid (South/USA/Canada) or $75 CAD prepaid (Europe/Peru). Surfboards: $100 CAD prepaid. Must preregister 72 hours before departure.
- What are Air Transat baggage fees?
- Air Transat baggage fees are $35 CAD prepaid, $40 CAD at airport for the first checked bag and $55 CAD prepaid, $70 CAD at airport for the second. Overweight bags (over 50 lbs) incur an additional fee of $100 CAD for bags 23-32 kg (airport only). Flights to/from Europe and Africa: $100 USD for first bag. Flights to/from Brazil and Peru: $100 USD for first bag. Flights to/from Cuba, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Mexico: $55 USD for first bag.