Do TUI planes have inflight entertainment?

On board a TUI fly flight, there's no time to get bored. Depending on your destination and the type of plane, a Personal Entertainment package is available for you. Below you can find an overview of the entertainment offer for each type of plane.



In 2026, the availability of inflight entertainment (IFE) on TUI Airways depends entirely on your flight duration and aircraft type. On long-haul flights (typically over 7 hours to destinations like the Caribbean, Mexico, or Florida), TUI operates the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, which features seatback TV screens at every seat. These are loaded with over 400 hours of movies, TV shows, games, and music, all of which are free of charge. However, on short-haul and mid-haul flights (to destinations like Spain, Greece, or North Africa), TUI primarily uses the Boeing 737-800 or 737 MAX 8. These aircraft generally do not have seatback screens. Instead, TUI is currently rolling out a streaming service on selected 737 aircraft, allowing passengers to connect to an onboard Wi-Fi network and stream content directly to their own smartphones, tablets, or laptops. If your specific aircraft has not yet been upgraded with streaming, you will need to bring your own pre-downloaded entertainment. USB charging ports are standard on the 737 MAX and 787 fleets, but they may be missing on older 737-800 models, so a portable power bank is recommended for shorter trips.

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