Volotea Carry-On Rules (2026)

Volotea is a Spanish low-cost carrier founded in 2012, specializing in point-to-point routes between small and mid-sized European cities. Its hubs include Bilbao (BIO), Venice (VCE/TSF), Nantes (NTE), and Asturias (OVD). The airline pitches itself as a leisure-focused alternative to larger LCCs, offering direct routes that avoid major hubs — but its baggage policy follows the standard budget-airline playbook of charging for cabin bags on base fares.

Carry-On Allowance at a Glance

Item	Dimensions	Weight
Carry-on (cabin bag)	55 × 40 × 20 cm (21.6 × 15.7 × 7.9 in)	10 kg
Personal item (free on all fares)	Must fit under the seat in front	No published limit

The 55×40×20 cm limit includes wheels, handles, and any protruding pockets. The bag must fit in the overhead bin and comply with both size and weight limits to travel in the cabin.

Fare Tiers and What Is Included

Fare	Free personal item	Cabin bag (overhead)	Checked bag
Basic	Yes (under-seat)	Not included — add for a fee	Not included
Basic + Cabin Bag	Yes	1 × 10 kg included	Not included
Comfort	Yes	1 × 10 kg included	1 × 23 kg included

If you book a Basic fare and want your carry-on in the overhead, you must add a cabin bag during or after booking. Adding it online before check-in closes is significantly cheaper than paying at the airport check-in desk or gate.

Fees for adding a cabin bag vary by route and booking window but typically range from €12–€30 online. At the airport, expect to pay €50 or more.

Personal Item Rules

On all Volotea fares, a small personal item (handbag, laptop bag, small backpack) that fits under the seat in front is included at no extra charge. Volotea does not publish strict dimensions for the personal item but gate staff may reject items that clearly cannot fit under a seat. As a rule of thumb, keep it under 40×30×15 cm to be safe.

Gate Enforcement

Volotea is known to enforce its cabin bag policy actively on popular leisure routes, particularly in summer. Passengers arriving at the gate with an unclaimed cabin bag add-on may face:

• A gate fee of €50 or more
• Mandatory hold-checking of the bag (a small luggage tag is printed at the gate desk)

The airline has bag sizer frames at some gates. Staff on busy flights may conduct more thorough checks.

Tips for Volotea Passengers

• Add the cabin bag at booking — it is always cheapest at the initial booking step.
• Check your bag dimensions carefully — the 20 cm depth limit catches many standard carry-on rollers that are 22–25 cm deep.
• Weigh your bag — 10 kg fills up fast on leisure trips. Pack shoes and heavier items in a checked bag or ship them ahead.
• Arrive early at the gate — Volotea operates smaller planes on some routes (Boeing 717 on some routes, Airbus A320 on others). Bin space may be limited on 717 aircraft.
• Duty-free purchases in an airport sealed bag are generally permitted in addition to your carry-on on EU routes.

Fleet Notes

Volotea operates primarily Airbus A319 and A320 aircraft, with some Boeing 717 on thinner regional routes. The B717 has smaller overhead bins than the A320, so arriving early matters more on those flights. Check the aircraft type on your booking if you are flying with a full-size carry-on.

Liquids and Security

Volotea flights depart from EU airports, meaning the standard EU 100 ml liquids rule applies:

• Containers up to 100 ml each
• All containers in one transparent resealable 1-litre bag
• One bag per passenger
• Declared and removed at security

From non-EU airports, check local rules — some partner airports have stricter procedures.

Comparing Volotea vs. Similar European LCCs

Airline	Size (cm)	Weight	Personal item free?
Volotea	55×40×20	10 kg	Yes
Ryanair	40×20×25 (small)	10 kg	Yes (under-seat only)
easyJet	56×45×25	No limit	Yes
Vueling	55×40×20	10 kg	Yes
Transavia	55×35×25	12 kg	Yes

Volotea's 20 cm depth is tighter than many competitors. The 10 kg weight limit is standard for European budget carriers.