Air Transat Baggage Policy (2026)

Last updated: May 2026 · Source: Air Transat official website

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Quick Answer

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.

Carry-On Baggage

Carry-On Size	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 Baggage Fees

Item	Fee / Details
Included Bags	Eco Budget: 0 bags. Eco Standard/Option Plus: 1 bag (23 kg). Club Class: 2 bags (32 kg each).
1st Checked Bag	$35 CAD prepaid, $40 CAD at airport
2nd Checked Bag	$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 per bag
Max Dimensions	158 cm linear (L+W+H)

International Baggage 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.

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.

Tips to Avoid Baggage Fees

1Always prepay for checked bags online to save $5-15 per bag.
2Avoid Eco Budget if you need a carry-on, as it's no longer included.
3Weigh bags at home to avoid the $100 CAD overweight fee that cannot be prepaid.
4Preregister sports equipment 72 hours before departure.

Did You Know?

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?▼

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Air Transat Baggage Policy (2026)

Quick Answer

Carry-On Baggage

Checked Baggage Fees

International Baggage Rules

Special Items

Sports Equipment

Musical Instruments

Tips to Avoid Baggage Fees

Did You Know?

Frequently Asked Questions

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