✓ Policy web-verified 2026-05-31
Volotea is a fully unbundled low-cost airline: its cheapest fare includes one small under-seat bag and nothing else. A larger cabin bag in the overhead bin and any checked luggage are paid extras, and the prices change depending on your route, season and how early you add them. This guide covers the exact dimensions, weight limits and fees as published by Volotea for 2026.
The single most important rule: Volotea includes no free checked baggage in any fare, and the bigger overhead cabin bag is only included if you buy Priority Boarding or hold a Megavolotea membership. Plan to add bags at the time of booking, where they are cheapest.
Quick facts
| Personal item (under seat) | 40 x 30 x 20 cm, included free in all fares |
| Cabin bag (overhead) | 55 x 40 x 25 cm, max 10 kg combined; needs Priority Boarding |
| Priority Boarding | From around EUR 9-10 (adds the overhead cabin bag) |
| Checked bag | Not included in any fare; add from ~EUR 9 (10 kg) online |
| Checked weight limit | Up to 50 kg total per passenger, max 5 pieces |
| Overweight fee | EUR 12 per kg over the bag's paid allowance, up to 32 kg/item |
| Sports / instruments | Allowed, max 32 kg per item, around EUR 60 |
Cabin bag & personal item
| Item | Allowance |
|---|---|
| Personal / under-seat item | 40 x 30 x 20 cm (height x width x depth). One small bag per passenger included free in every fare. Must fit under the seat in front of you. |
| Cabin / carry-on bag | 55 x 40 x 25 cm (height x width x depth) · 10 kg combined with the under-seat bag Included only with Priority Boarding (from ~EUR 9-10) or Megavolotea membership; otherwise ~EUR 65 per item per flight if added separately or at the gate |
Checked baggage & fees
| Checked allowance | Not included in any fare; up to 5 pieces, max 50 kg total per passenger |
| Weight limit | Per-bag tiers of 10 kg, 20 kg or 25 kg; combined ceiling 50 kg per passenger |
| Typical fee | From ~EUR 9 (10 kg), ~EUR 14 (20 kg) or ~EUR 19 (25 kg) online; far higher at check-in (from ~EUR 45-75) or gate (~EUR 65). Prices vary by route and season. |
What each fare includes
| Fare | Personal | Cabin | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard (cheapest) | Yes – 40 x 30 x 20 cm under-seat bag | No – overhead cabin bag must be bought (Priority Boarding) | No – paid add-on |
| Megavolotea (membership) | Yes | Yes – 10 kg overhead cabin bag (space permitting) | No – still paid |
| Megavolotea Plus (membership) | Yes | Yes – 10 kg cabin bag | No – still paid |
What you actually get on a cheap fare
At the deal prices we feature, a Volotea fare is bare-bones. The headline price buys you a seat and one small bag measuring 40 x 30 x 20 cm that goes under the seat in front of you. That is the entire free allowance.
Anything more is an add-on: the larger overhead cabin bag (55 x 40 x 25 cm, 10 kg) requires Priority Boarding from around EUR 9-10, and there is no free checked baggage on any Volotea fare. Add a checked bag online from roughly EUR 9 for 10 kg – and never at the gate, where it jumps to about EUR 65. Budget for bags before you book and the cheap fare stays cheap.
Oversize, sports & special items
Weight enforcement: the under-seat plus overhead cabin bags together cannot exceed 10 kg; going over triggers a roughly EUR 65 per-item charge at the gate. For checked bags, each kilo above your paid weight tier costs about EUR 12, with a hard 32 kg-per-item limit.
Sports equipment and musical instruments are accepted up to 32 kg per item for a fee of around EUR 60. Larger or oversized items should be declared in advance via Manage My Booking.
Always add bags before the airport. Online and app prices are the lowest; adding at check-in or the gate can cost several times more. You can add luggage up to about 2.5 hours before departure.
Frequently asked questions
Does Volotea include a free checked bag?
No. Volotea includes no free checked baggage in any fare. Every checked bag is a paid add-on, cheapest when added online at booking (from around EUR 9 for 10 kg).
What can I bring for free on Volotea?
One small under-seat bag of 40 x 30 x 20 cm per passenger, included in all fares. It must fit under the seat in front of you.
How do I bring a normal cabin/carry-on bag on Volotea?
The larger overhead bag (55 x 40 x 25 cm, up to 10 kg combined with your small bag) is only included if you buy Priority Boarding (from around EUR 9-10) or hold a Megavolotea membership. Otherwise it costs about EUR 65 per flight.
How much does a checked bag cost on Volotea?
Online prices start around EUR 9 for 10 kg, EUR 14 for 20 kg and EUR 19 for 25 kg, but they vary by route and season. Adding at check-in (from ~EUR 45-75) or the gate (~EUR 65) is far more expensive.
What is Volotea's checked baggage weight limit?
Up to 50 kg total per passenger across a maximum of five pieces. Any single item is capped at 32 kg, and each kilo over your paid allowance costs about EUR 12.
What happens if my cabin bag is overweight at the gate?
If the small plus cabin bags together exceed 10 kg, Volotea charges a supplement of about EUR 65 per item per flight at the gate.
Can I bring sports gear or a musical instrument on Volotea?
Yes. Sports equipment and musical instruments are accepted up to 32 kg per item for a fee of around EUR 60. Declare oversized items in advance.
Why does Volotea's bag price keep changing?
Checked bag fees vary by country of origin, destination and season. The price is always lowest online at booking and rises sharply at check-in and the gate.