Transavia allowance at a glance
| Bag | Maximum size | Maximum weight | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carry-on | 21.7×15.7×9.8 in55x40x25 cm | 22 lb10 kg | Optional cabin bag, paid on Basic fares, included free on Smart and Max with Priority Boarding. Shares one 10 kg limit with the free personal item, not a separate allowance. |
| Personal item | 15.7×11.8×7.9 in40x30x20 cm | No stated limit | Free hand luggage on every fare, max 10 kg. Must fit under the seat ahead. |
| Checked bag | 65.0 in165 cm | 70.5 lb32 kg |
This page goes deeper on one part of the policy. The full record is at Transavia Baggage Rules.
The Transavia carry on size is 55 x 40 x 25 cm, or 21.7 x 15.7 x 9.8 in. It is a paid extra on Basic fares. The free bag is a 40 x 30 x 20 cm hand luggage piece, and both together may weigh 10 kg.
A cabin bag that turns up unbooked costs EUR 60 at the airport, or EUR 70 or more at the gate.
The Transavia record prints the allowance table. This page is about living inside those two boxes. What counts as what, how the sizer is used, which fares include the bigger bag, and which bags clear 55 x 40 x 25 cm with wheels.
Two boxes, one weight limit
Transavia’s cabin baggage page allows one piece of hand luggage of 40 x 30 x 20 cm for everyone. An optional cabin bag of up to 55 x 40 x 25 cm can be bought on top. The two together may weigh no more than 10 kg, and the measurements include wheels and handles.
Umbrellas, walking sticks and one bag of duty free goods are allowed on top of those. Everything else has to fit inside one of the two boxes.
The 25 cm depth is more generous than Ryanair’s or easyJet’s 20 cm. The 55 x 40 footprint is the standard European one.
The catch is the shared 10 kg, which is a low ceiling for a hardside spinner plus a laptop bag. The carry-on weight limit guide covers how airlines weigh.
Which fares include the cabin bag
A Basic fare includes only the small hand luggage. The 55 x 40 x 25 cm cabin bag is bought separately.
Transavia’s cabin bag fees page prices it from EUR 12.99 one way, or from EUR 39 on Senegal routes. It can be added until check-in and up to 2 hours before departure.
Smart and Max fares include the cabin bag and Priority Boarding. The Transavia baggage fees page compares what each bundle costs against adding the bag to Basic.
At EUR 12.99, the cabin bag is one of the cheapest paid cabin bags in Europe. The mistake is not buying it, not paying for it.
How the sizer is enforced
Transavia is explicit about the price of getting it wrong. A bag over the allowed dimensions or weight pays a surcharge of EUR 70 or more at the gate and goes in the hold. A cabin bag brought to the airport without being booked is checked in for EUR 60.
The EUR 70 gate figure is the one to remember. It is more than five times the online price of the bag. Transavia flies from Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Eindhoven and the French bases, and the frame at those gates is used on bags that look close.
The gate check and sizers guide covers what to take out before a bag goes in the hold. On Transavia the hand luggage is weighed with the cabin bag. Moving items between them changes nothing.
The hand luggage box
The free 40 x 30 x 20 cm piece is the same size as Ryanair’s and easyJet’s small bag. A handbag, a laptop bag or a small backpack fits. A bag cut to the US 18 x 14 x 8 in underseat box is about 5 cm too long.
The personal item versus carry-on guide explains the general split. On Transavia, if you did not buy the cabin bag, this small piece is the whole allowance.
Bags that fit the Transavia carry on size
Manufacturers rarely publish wheel inclusive dimensions. The table gives the class each bag is built to, and the one hard number where a maker states it. Confirm with a self locking tape measure on the packed bag.
| Bag | Built to | Against 55 x 40 x 25 cm and 10 kg |
|---|---|---|
| Cabin Max Metz 40L backpack | The 55 x 40 x 20 cm European limit | Fits with 5 cm of depth to spare; light enough to leave most of the 10 kg for contents |
| Delsey Paris Helium Aero 19 inch | International carry-on class, smaller than the US 22 in box | Length fits; measure the depth with wheels, and remember the shell itself uses part of the 10 kg |
| Samsonite Freeform 21 inch | Samsonite’s lightest hardside carry-on | Built for weighed European cabins; measure the 21 in height with wheels against 55 cm |
| Osprey Farpoint 40 | One bag travel, harness stows for the sizer | Fits when packed flat; the 25 cm depth gives it more room here than on Ryanair |
| Travelpro Maxlite 5 21 inch | The US 22 x 14 x 9 in box | Does not fit: 23 x 14.5 x 9 in with wheels per travelpro.com, which is 58 cm against a 55 cm box |
The Maxlite row is the useful one. It is the best selling light softside in the United States.
Its wheel inclusive height is 3 cm over the Transavia carry on size. That is true of most US 21 and 22 inch cases, because the European box is measured with wheels and they are not.
The Cabin Max is the safe pick because the maker cut it to the European box. Customer reviews commonly mention using it on the strict Dutch and French gates. The carry-on size checker shows the Transavia result next to the KLM or Air France leg on the same trip.
Connecting with KLM
Transavia is part of the Air France KLM group, but the two airlines publish different cabin boxes. A bag that fits Transavia is not guaranteed to fit the KLM carry-on box on the connecting leg.
On a KLM issued ticket with a Transavia flight number, the allowance printed on the booking governs. The carry-on size chart lines the two boxes up.
The bottom line
The Transavia carry on size is 55 x 40 x 25 cm with wheels. The 10 kg limit is shared with the free 40 x 30 x 20 cm hand luggage. It costs from EUR 12.99 in advance on Basic and comes free on Smart and Max.
Buy it before check-in. The unbooked bag is EUR 60 at the airport and EUR 70 or more at the gate. Bring a European sized bag; a US 21 inch case is 3 cm too tall with its wheels on.
Common questions
What is the Transavia cabin bag size?
55 x 40 x 25 cm, or 21.7 x 15.7 x 9.8 in, measured with wheels and handles. It is a paid extra on Basic fares and included on Smart and Max.
How much hand luggage is free on Transavia?
One piece of 40 x 30 x 20 cm that fits under the seat, plus an umbrella, a walking stick and one duty free bag. The free piece and any paid cabin bag together may weigh 10 kg.
How much does a Transavia cabin bag cost?
From EUR 12.99 one way when added online before check-in, or from EUR 39 on Senegal routes. A cabin bag brought to the airport without booking is put in the hold for EUR 60.
What happens if my bag is too big at the Transavia gate?
A bag over the allowed size or weight pays a surcharge of EUR 70 or more at the gate and travels in the hold.
Is there a weight limit for Transavia hand luggage?
Yes, 10 kg, and it is shared. The small hand luggage and the paid cabin bag together may not exceed 10 kg.
Will a US carry-on suitcase fit Transavia's cabin bag size?
Often not. Most US 21 and 22 inch cases stand about 58 cm tall with their wheels, against Transavia’s 55 cm limit, so a bag built to the European 55 x 40 x 25 cm box is safer.
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