Transavia Review, Baggage Rules and Services
Everything you need to know — baggage allowances, fares, and why it is the Air France-KLM Group’s low-cost carrier focused on leisure destinations.
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Boeing 747 at Frankfurt Airport
Quick Facts
Key information about this airline at a glance
| Airline Name | Transavia Airlines C.V. |
| Founded | 1965 |
| Headquarters | Amsterdam, Netherlands |
| Alliance | SkyTeam (Air France-KLM Group) |
| Fleet Size | ~110 aircraft |
| Destinations | 120+ destinations |
| Airline Type | Full-Service (Luxury) |
| Annual Passengers | ~20 million |
| Hub Airport | Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS), Paris Orly (ORY) |
| On-time Performance | ~75% |
| Skytrax Rating | 5-star airline |
| Explorelio Rating | ⭐ 4.2 / 5 |
Airline Rating Breakdown
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Baggage Allowance
Transavia baggage is NOT included — always add bags at booking. See our full airline comparison for a side-by-side view.
| Carry-on bag (most fares) | 55 × 40 × 25 cm |
| Weight limit | 10 kg |
| Personal item | Small bag under seat |
| Light — no checked bag | Fee applies |
| Standard — 1 × 23 kg | Included |
| Plus — 2 × 23 kg | Included |
| Extra bag | Fee applies |
? Tip: Always add bags at booking — airport fees are significantly higher. Flying Blue miles earn on Transavia flights. Compare prices on Expedia.
Cabin Classes
Three fare tiers — Light, Standard, and Plus
- No checked bag included
- Seat pitch: 79–84 cm
- Seat selection (extra cost)
- Snacks and drinks for purchase
- 1 × 23 kg checked bag included
- Seat selection included
- Priority boarding
- Snacks and drinks for purchase
- 2 × 32 kg bags included
- Lie-flat bed, direct aisle access
- Premium dining and complimentary cocktails
- Senator Lounge access (Frankfurt)
Fleet Overview
Transavia operates an all-Boeing 737 fleet. Compare with other carriers on our airline comparison page.
Airbus A320neo taking off from Frankfurt
Route Network
Transavia connects 120+ leisure destinations from the Netherlands and France. Check our destination guides and travel itineraries for trip ideas.
- Amsterdam, Rotterdam
- Paris Orly, Lyon
- Nantes, Bordeaux
- Marseille, Nice
- Lisbon, Porto
- Barcelona, Madrid
- Athens, Rhodes
- Dubrovnik, Split
- Tenerife, Lanzarote
- Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria
- Marrakech, Agadir
- Antalya, Hurghada
- Tunis, Djerba
- Casablanca, Oujda
- Algiers, Oran
- Cairo
Pros and Cons
- ? Flying Blue miles earn on all Transavia flights
- ? Part of Air France-KLM Group — good connections at Schiphol and Orly
- ? Excellent leisure network — Morocco, Canaries, Mediterranean
- ? Competitive fares especially from Netherlands and France
- ✈️ Modern Boeing 737 MAX fleet on many routes
- ⏰ Below-average punctuality — see our airline comparison for alternatives
- ? Light fares have no checked bag — fees add up
- ? Limited network — mostly leisure, no long-haul
- ?️ No airport lounges
- ? Limited coverage outside Netherlands and France
Boeing 747-8 at Frankfurt gate
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How to Book Transavia Flights
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Always add checked bags at booking — airport fees are significantly higher. Use Expedia to compare prices alongside Ryanair, easyJet and other carriers. Also check our airline comparison page.
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