TUIfly

Q: What are TUIfly's airline codes?

TUIfly's IATA code is X3 , its ICAO code is TUI , and its callsign is TUIJET .

X3 TUI

TUIfly is the German leisure airline of the TUI Group, flying Boeing 737 jets from five German bases to the Canary Islands, the Mediterranean, Egypt and Cape Verde. This guide covers its bases, network, fleet, fares, baggage, check-in and airport transportation.

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Aircraft: 38
Destinations: DUS, FRA, MUC
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The airline

About TUIfly

Schedules, aircraft assignments, terminals and fare rules can change. Confirm operational details directly with TUIfly before travel.

Official name: TUIfly GmbH
Callsign: TUIJET
Country: Germany
Founded: 1972 as Hapag-Lloyd Flug; flying as TUIfly since 2007
Parent company: TUI Group
Head office: Langenhagen (Hannover Airport), Germany
Alliance: None
Frequent-flyer program: None
Official website: tuifly.com

TUIfly (TUIfly GmbH, marketed as TUI fly Deutschland) is a German leisure airline headquartered in Langenhagen at Hannover Airport. The company traces back to Hapag-Lloyd Flug, founded in 1972, and has flown as TUIfly since 2007. It is part of the TUI Group, which also runs the TUI airlines in the UK, Belgium, the Netherlands and the Nordic countries. TUIfly is not a member of an airline alliance.

The airline flies from five German bases: Hannover, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Munich and Stuttgart. Its network is built around holiday destinations, with the Canary Islands, Egypt and Cape Verde at the center of the winter schedule and Spain, Portugal and the Greek islands added in summer. For winter 2026/27 it offers 16 sun destinations, all of them nonstop from Düsseldorf. Many seats are sold as part of TUI package holidays, and flight-only tickets are also available.

The fleet of 23 aircraft is all Boeing 737: 737-800 and 737 MAX 8 jets.

Network

Where TUIfly flies

TUIfly flies point to point from Germany to holiday destinations, and routes and frequencies change with the season. Some TUI flights are operated by other TUI Group airlines or partners; check the operating airline when you book.

Canary Islands

Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Fuerteventura and Lanzarote, which together account for nearly half of the winter seats. From Hannover, Gran Canaria and Tenerife are served daily in winter 2026/27.

Egypt and Cape Verde

Hurghada is the main Egyptian destination. Several weekly flights link the major German airports with Sal and Boa Vista in Cape Verde.

Mallorca, Madeira and the Mediterranean

Flights to Palma de Mallorca, including several a week from Hannover in winter, and to Funchal on Madeira. In summer the network adds Greek islands such as Crete (Heraklion), Rhodes, Kos and Corfu.

Aircraft

TUIfly fleet

TUIfly flies an all-Boeing 737 fleet of 23 aircraft. Aircraft can be exchanged with other TUI Group airlines, so the aircraft and operator shown at booking are not guaranteed until departure.

Boeing 737 MAX 8

9 aircraft with 189 seats, used across the network, including longer routes such as Cape Verde.

Boeing 737-800

14 aircraft with 186 seats, flying mainly medium-haul routes such as the Canary Islands and Egypt.

On board

TUIfly cabin classes

TUIfly has a single economy cabin on all flights. Instead of cabin classes, flight-only tickets come in fare types with different baggage, meal and change options. Check the fare conditions before you buy.

Pure

The flight only, with one small personal item. Checked bags, seat reservations, snacks and drinks can be added.

Perfect

Includes one small personal item, one checked bag, a snack and a non-alcoholic drink, and rebooking with conditions up to 7 days before departure.

Seat reservation

Seats can be reserved in advance through TUIfly's seat reservation service.

Before you fly

Practical information

Baggage Cabin bags, checked bags, missing luggage

TUIfly baggage allowances depend on the fare and on whether the flight is part of a TUI package holiday. Check your booking for the allowance that applies.

Carry-on

Every fare includes one small item of up to 40 x 30 x 20 cm that fits under the seat. A larger carry-on bag of up to 55 x 40 x 20 cm and 10 kg can be added, depending on fare and booking type.

Checked baggage

The Perfect fare includes one 20 kg checked bag per person, including children and infants; the Pure fare has no checked bag included, but bags can be added. TUI package holidays normally include 20 kg; other tour operators' packages can differ.

Special items

Sports equipment, strollers, pets, oversized items and medical equipment follow separate rules. Check the official TUIfly website before you fly.

Check-in and boarding Steps before departure

Online check-in for TUIfly flights normally opens about 48 hours before departure and closes 1 hour before departure. At Hannover, airport check-in counters open about 3 hours before departure.

1 Confirm
Confirm the operating airline, departure airport and terminal.
2 Documents
Review passport, visa and entry requirements for your destination.
3 Check in
Check in online as soon as it opens.
4 Boarding pass
Download the mobile boarding pass or print it.
5 Arrive early
Allow time for bag drop, security and, on flights outside the Schengen Area such as Egypt and Cape Verde, passport control.

Lounges

TUIfly fares do not include lounge access, and TUIfly does not run its own lounges. Some airports in its network have lounges operated by the airport or by third parties; check access conditions with the lounge before you travel.

Loyalty program

TUIfly does not currently run a frequent-flyer program, and it is not part of an airline alliance, so its flights do not earn miles with alliance programs. Check your booking for any TUI customer offers that may apply.

Flight status and customer service Official sources

For current operational information, use TUIfly's official services and your airport:

TUIfly website

tuifly.com for booking, seat reservation, check-in and trip management

Airport departures pages

The departure and arrival boards of your airport show live times, terminals and gates

Where you land

TUIfly airports

TUIfly has five bases in Germany: Hannover, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Munich and Stuttgart. Flights start and end at these airports, so check the departure airport on your booking before you arrange a transfer.

Düsseldorf Airport Hub

DUS · Düsseldorf

The base with the widest choice of routes. In winter 2026/27 all 16 of TUIfly's sun destinations are served nonstop from Düsseldorf.