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Do all TUI flights include meals?

Complimentary meals are included with all our long-haul flights. Menus vary depending on your destination and flight time, and all meals are followed by a hot drink. We'll also pass through the cabin with complimentary bar services offering soft, hot and alcoholic drinks of your choice.



In 2026, TUI’s meal policy follows the standard industry divide between short-haul and long-haul travel. On long-haul flights (typically over 7 hours, such as to the Caribbean or Mexico), a multi-course meal and a light snack before landing are included in the ticket price for all passengers. Complimentary soft drinks, tea, and coffee are also provided during meal service. However, on short and mid-haul flights (under 7 hours, such as to Spain, Greece, or North Africa), meals are not included. Instead, TUI operates a "Buy on Board" service called the TUI Café, where you can purchase sandwiches, snacks, and drinks. If you are flying on a mid-haul flight (over 3 hours), you often have the option to "pre-order" a hot meal during the booking process or via the "Manage My Booking" portal up to 48 hours before departure. The exception to this is if you have booked a "Premium" seat on a mid-haul flight, which occasionally includes a complimentary meal box. It is always best to pack a few snacks if you are flying within Europe to avoid the premium prices of the onboard menu.

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Food. For flights under 800 miles long, we won't have complimentary snacks available, but you're always welcome to bring your own snacks on board. Flights over 500 miles will also have additional products like snack boxes, and flights 1500 miles and over have Bistro on Board items available for purchase.

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