The checked baggage policy always depends on the airline operating your flight. This is why on this page we have decided to collect all the information relating to the sizes and weights of baggage authorized on flights served by Nouvelair.

On domestic and international flights operated by the Tunisian company, a maximum of one free piece of baggage (allowance) is authorized, which varies according to the price contracted. Luggage transported free of charge must weigh between 25kg (easy rate) and 32 kg (flex rate). For passengers reserving their seats with the light fare, they are not entitled to checked baggage. This franchise is granted to passengers flying to France, Belgium and the United Kingdom.

On the other hand, pasasgers on Nouvelair flights to fly to a destination in Algeria, Turkey or other country; they can carry respectively 30kg, 40kg and 20kg of checked baggage.

Carrying baby luggage in the hold?

Nouvelair offers a 10kg baggage allowance to infants (0 to 2 years) traveling on board its planes, regardless of the fare chosen.

Items not to pack in your suitcases

When you are packing or traveling with Nouvelair, you have surely asked yourself the following question: What can we take in our suitcase?

Passengers are not allowed to carry objects in the restricted area or in the cabin of the aircraft which may present a risk or which are dangerous to the health of passengers and crew. These items must be registered upon check-in or follow proper procedures before they can be shipped.

What cannot be carried in checked baggage?

If you are unsure of what can be carried in your checked baggage, check if it is illegal or marked as prohibited on airplanes. The following items cannot be carried in checked baggage:

– Explosives or gases (propane, butane)

– Flammable liquids: gasoline, methanol, paints, solvents, glues and fillers for lighters

– Flammable solids and reactive substances: magnesium, matches, lighters, fireworks, candles

– Oxidizers and organic pexoxides: bleaches and abrasives

– Toxic or infectious substances: predictable infectious blood

– Corrosive material

– Engine parts that have contained fuel

– Electronic cigarettes

– Lithium batteries outside of electronic devices

– List of items allowed or prohibited in airports / airplanes

– Below we will make a detailed list of items which may or may not be carried on the plane (indicating whether they are allowed in hand baggage or checked baggage) and items directly prohibited on planes / airports.

Firearms in checked baggage?

The following items cannot be carried in hand baggage and must therefore be checked in:

– All types of firearms, pistols, revolvers, shotguns

– Reproductions of firearms or imitations of weapons

– Parts of firearms, except riflescopes and riflescopes.

If you intend to transport firearms, you must go to the Weapons Response Department at the airport to obtain the necessary clearance.

Other types of weapons:

– Air pistols and shotguns

– Signal guns

– Starter firearms

– Firearms of all kinds

– Fixed projectile pistols and pistols for industrial use

– Crossbows, catapults, harpoons and fishing rifles

– Guns or animal killing devices to stun or cause shock, such as stingers or laser guns

– Lighters or lighters in the shape of a firearm

– Chemical and toxic substances

The following items cannot be carried in hand or checked baggage:

– Acids and alkalis (wet batteries)

– Corrosive or bleaching substances

– Neutralizing or incapacitating nebulizers

– Radioactive material

– Poisons

– Infectious or biohazardous material

– Material susceptible to infection or spontaneous combustion

– Fire extinguishers

Items refused at security checkpoints at the airport (strictly prohibited in checked baggage)

Article / Product / Object	Checked baggage
Corkscrew	❌
Knife (with a sharp or pointed blade longer than 6 cm)	❌
Large scissors (with blades longer than 6 cm)	❌
Blades and razors open	❌
Cutter	❌
Automatic knives	❌
Scalpels	❌