Volotea Baggage Allowance 2026, Carry-on & Checked Bag Rules
Volotea is a Spanish low cost airline where the cheapest Basic fare only includes one small personal item measuring 40 x 30 x 20 centimetres that goes under the seat, while the Optima and TimeFlex fares add one standard carry on bag up to 55 x 40 x 20 cm weighing 10 kilograms for the overhead locker plus one checked bag of up to 20 kilograms in the hold, and the cabin bag height limit of 20 centimetres is noticeably shorter than the standard 23 centimetre limit used by most other airlines.
Published on July 9, 2026 · Last verified on July 10, 2026 by Luggage Validator
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Volotea Baggage Policy Strictness
Very Strict
Overview
Standard baggage allowance for your selected route and fare class. All dimensions include wheels and handles.
Carry-on Bag
55 × 40 × 20 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in)
Overhead bin · 10 kg (22 lbs)
Personal Item
40 × 30 × 20 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 7.9 in)
Under seat ·Not specified
Checked Baggage
≤ 158 cm (62.2 in)
1 free pc · 20 kg (44 lbs)/pc
Free Special Items
Items you can bring for free that do not count toward your standard baggage allowance on Volotea.
Coat or jacket
Umbrella
Crutches and walking aids
For passenger's own use
Collapsible stroller
One fully collapsible stroller per infant
Duty free items
Purchased at the airport on the day of travel
Standard Economy Allowance
Quick reference for your selected route type. See below for full cabin class comparison.
| Baggage Type | Free | Max Size | Weight Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carry-on Bag Overhead bin · per piece | 1 pc | 55×40×20cm 21.7×15.7×7.9in | 10 kg 22 lbs |
| Personal Item Under seat · per piece | 1 pc | 40×30×20cm 15.7×11.8×7.9in | Not specified |
| Checked Baggage Cargo hold · piece system | 1 pc free | ≤ 158 cm 62.2 in | 20 kg 44 lbs |
Full Cabin Class Comparison
Compare allowances across all fare types and cabin classes for your selected route.
| Item | Basic | Optima | Timeflex |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal Item Under seat | 1 pc | 1 pc | 1 pc |
| Personal Item Size L × W × H | 40×30×20cm 15.7×11.8×7.9in | 40×30×20cm 15.7×11.8×7.9in | 40×30×20cm 15.7×11.8×7.9in |
| Carry-on Pieces Overhead bin access | No | 1 pc | 1 pc |
| Carry-on Size L × W × H | - | 55×40×20cm 21.7×15.7×7.9in | 55×40×20cm 21.7×15.7×7.9in |
| Carry-on Weight Per piece | - | 10 kg 22 lbs | 10 kg 22 lbs |
| Free Checked Bags Piece system | No | 1 pc | 1 pc |
| Checked Bag Size Max per piece | - | ≤ 158 cm 62.2 in | ≤ 158 cm 62.2 in |
| Checked Bag Weight Per piece max | - | 20 kg 44 lbs | 20 kg 44 lbs |
Recent Traveller Feedback
Booked the cheapest Basic fare with Volotea from Barcelona to Palermo and did not realize until I got to the airport that this fare only includes a small personal item under the seat and does not come with a standard cabin bag for the overhead locker, so I had to pay about 35 euros at the gate just to bring my rolling suitcase on board the plane.
35 EUR
Flew Volotea from Venice to Athens on the Optima fare and it worked out really well because the price includes both a 10 kilogram cabin bag measuring 55 x 40 x 20 centimetres for the overhead bin plus one checked bag in the hold, which was perfect for my week long summer holiday in Greece.
I almost had a problem at the boarding gate on my Volotea flight from Marseille to Nice because my standard carry on suitcase is 23 centimetres tall and Volotea only allows 20 centimetres height for cabin bags, so I had to squeeze it really hard into the sizer and was lucky that it just barely fit through the measurement frame.
Went through security at Rome Fiumicino Airport for my Volotea flight to Madrid and the standard 100 millilitre liquid rule applied just like everywhere else in the European Union, so I kept all my toiletries in a clear plastic bag and everything passed through the security checkpoint completely smoothly with no delays at all.
Common Luggage Compatibility
Based on Volotea · Economy class. Compare luggage compatibility across all fare types and cabin classes using the filters above.
| Luggage | Personal Item | Carry-on | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
Regular Backpack | OK | OK | OK |
16" Under-seat Briefcase | OK | OK | OK |
18" Cabin Suitcase | Over Limit | OK | OK |
Standard 20" Carry-on | Over Limit | OK | OK |
22" North American Carry-on | Over Limit | Over Limit | OK |
24" Medium Checked Suitcase | Over Limit | Over Limit | OK |
26" Mid-size Checked Suitcase | Over Limit | Over Limit | OK |
28" Large Checked Suitcase (IATA Standard) | Over Limit | Over Limit | OK |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the carry on size and weight limit for Volotea?
If your Volotea fare includes a carry on bag then the maximum dimensions are 55 x 40 x 20 centimetres including wheels and handles, and the 20 centimetre height limit is noticeably shorter than the standard 23 centimetre height used by most other airlines so many regular suitcases will not fit.
The maximum weight for the cabin bag is 10 kilograms, and this applies to both the Optima fare and the TimeFlex fare on all Volotea flights around Europe.
It is very important to remember that the cheapest Basic fare does not include a standard carry on bag for the overhead bin at all, and you only get a small personal item that fits under the seat on that ticket type.
Does the cheapest Volotea fare include a carry on bag?
No, the cheapest Basic fare on Volotea does not include a standard carry on bag for the overhead locker, and passengers with that fare can only bring one small personal item that must fit completely under the seat in front of them.
If you book the Basic fare and want to bring a rolling suitcase or larger bag for the overhead bin you have to pay extra for it either online before your flight or at the boarding gate, and gate fees are usually much more expensive than booking in advance.
Many travellers find that upgrading from Basic to the Optima fare works out cheaper than adding a carry on bag separately, so it is always worth comparing both options before you complete your booking.
How much checked baggage comes with each Volotea fare type?
The cheapest Basic fare on Volotea does not include any free checked baggage at all, and you have to pay extra if you want to check a suitcase into the cargo hold on your flight.
Both the Optima fare and the TimeFlex fare include one free checked bag weighing up to 20 kilograms, and the only difference between those two fare types is flexibility for changes and refunds rather than the actual baggage allowance.
The standard checked bag size limit on Volotea is 158 centimetres in total linear dimensions just like on most other airlines, and you can add extra bags or weight online for an additional fee if you need more space.
What size is the personal item on Volotea?
Every passenger on every Volotea fare gets one free personal item that goes under the seat, and the maximum dimensions for this item are 40 x 30 x 20 centimetres which is slightly larger than the standard size used by some other low cost airlines in Europe.
Common examples of acceptable personal items include a small handbag, laptop bag, backpack or briefcase, and as long as the item stays within the official size limit it is always included for free no matter which fare type you book.
This personal item is the only free baggage you get on the cheapest Basic fare, so a lot of budget travellers pack very carefully and try to fit everything they need into a good quality under seat backpack.
Is it cheaper to buy baggage online or at the airport with Volotea?
It is almost always significantly cheaper to buy your extra baggage online through the Volotea website or app before your flight rather than waiting to pay for it at the airport or the boarding gate, and gate fees in particular can be two or three times higher than the online pre booking price.
You can add carry on baggage or checked bags to an existing booking up until a few hours before your flight departs, and the price usually goes up the closer you get to your departure date so booking early saves the most money.
Because Volotea is a low cost airline the base ticket price is kept very low on purpose, and baggage fees are one of the main ways the airline makes additional revenue so it is always best to plan ahead and add exactly what you need online in advance.
All baggage rules on this page are from the official Volotea website. Last updated July 10, 2026. Before you fly, please check the official site again to make sure nothing has changed.
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