Are drinks free on long-haul TUI flights?

On our long-haul flights – of seven hours or more – you'll get free bottle of water when you board, plus a main meal* and a lighter snack before landing. Your main meal will be served with a glass of wine, followed by your choice of tea or coffee.



On TUI long-haul flights (typically 7+ hours) in 2026, the drink policy depends on your cabin class. In Economy, you are provided with a complimentary meal that usually includes a single glass of water, juice, or a soft drink, and a tea or coffee service after the meal. However, in 2026, "unlimited" alcoholic drinks or additional soft drinks outside of meal times generally must be purchased from the TUI Café menu. If you upgrade to TUI Premium, the policy is much more generous: you receive a glass of Prosecco upon boarding and free premium drinks (including beer, wine, and spirits) throughout the entire duration of the flight, excluding only Champagne. For those in Economy, TUI has simplified the 2026 process by allowing you to pre-order "drink vouchers" or meal upgrades via their app, but the standard experience remains "free at mealtime, paid otherwise" to keep base fares competitive.

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On our long-haul flights – of seven hours or more – you'll get free bottle of water when you board, plus a main meal* and a lighter snack before landing. Your main meal will be served with a glass of wine, followed by your choice of tea or coffee. And you can choose what type of meal you need when you book.

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According to the World Health Organization (WHO), you should drink about 250 ml of water per hour of flight time, or more if you feel thirsty. Avoid alcohol, caffeine, and sugary drinks, as they can dehydrate you and disrupt your sleep cycle.

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Usually long haul complimentary alcoholic drinks means exactly that, not restrictive. - No airline will serve unlimited drinks, it could be limited by what supply they have on board and whether they need to save some for the return flight as not all airlines restock overseas.

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On short-haul and medium-haul flights, you can expect snacks and small hot meals, while on long-haul flights you'll get a full, hot menu. Most of the time, you can choose between two dishes. However, you will often have to reach for your wallet for extra requests.

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The major issue with TUI is that they don't fly every day to all destinations and their schedule may require that you take off additional time to take advantage of their flight schedule In my case, TUI only flies on Mondays and Fridays to Orlando (or vice versa).

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flights under 2 hours: a snack. flights over 2 hours: a main meal. flights over 7 hours: a main meal and snack. flights over 12 hours: two main meals and a snack.

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Most airlines don't have set limits for how much you can drink or what you can order, but it's important to remember that the flight attendants are there to keep you safe, not be your personal bartender. If you do want to enjoy a few drinks, keep your order as simple as possible.

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Treat yourself to Premium Club on your long-haul flight for extras like more space, priority check-in and complimentary drinks.

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Meals and drinks are included at our All Inclusive hotels, some feature gourmet dining restaurants while others offer drinks and snacks around the clock.

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In addition to the piece of hand luggage you can also bring one small personal item, things like laptops, handbags or a briefcase and this must be small enough to be stored under the seat.

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You can bring food for consumption during the flight. Do mind that this is only possible if you have purchased it after the customs checkpoint in the tax-free zone at the airport. In case of certain food allergies you can bring your own prepared meal on board upon presenting a medical certificate.

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You are allowed to bring a quart-sized bag of liquids, aerosols, gels, creams and pastes through the checkpoint. These are limited to 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) or less per item. This is also known as the 3-1-1 liquids rule.

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You can buy alcoholic beverages including beer, wine and liquor on domestic flights over 250 miles. Snacks are available on flights over 1,300 miles, about 3 hours or more. Selections may vary and limited quantities are available.

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