Airline codes
X3 · TUI
IATA · ICAO · callsign “TUIJET”
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TUI fly Deutschland (X3) Guide
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In short
TUI fly Deutschland is the German holiday airline of TUI Group, headquartered at Hannover Airport. Boeing 737s fly from Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Hannover, Munich and Stuttgart to about 38 holiday destinations in Spain, the Canaries, Greece, Turkey, Egypt and Portugal, often as part of package trips. It has no alliance or loyalty scheme. All seats are Economy.
TUI fly Deutschland is the German airline of the TUI travel group, flying holidaymakers from five German bases.
Please note: bookingMentor is an independent travel service and is not affiliated with TUI fly Deutschland. Routes, schedules and baggage rules change, so always confirm the details of your booking with the airline.
What to expect
TUI fly Deutschland (IATA X3) is a German leisure airline owned by TUI Group and headquartered at Hannover Airport in Langenhagen. From bases in Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Hannover, Munich and Stuttgart it flies about 38 holiday destinations around the Mediterranean, the Canary Islands, Egypt and Cape Verde. It suits German holidaymakers booking a TUI package or a seat-only ticket to the sun.
From Hapag-Lloyd to TUI
The airline traces its roots to Hapag-Lloyd Flug, founded in 1972, and began flying in its present form on 15 January 2007, when Hapag-Lloyd Flug merged with the low-cost Hapag-Lloyd Express under TUI Travel. The Leipzig/Halle and Bremen bases closed in the same year, and talks in January 2008 to merge with Eurowings and Germanwings came to nothing.
In March 2009 TUI Travel signed a partnership with Air Berlin, which took over TUIfly's German domestic routes from October 2009. In 2014 the yellow livery gave way to TUI blue, with the first repainted aircraft arriving in Hannover on 17 February 2014. Plans to merge with Air Berlin's leisure flying and Niki were announced in 2016, but the joint venture talks with Etihad ended in June 2017.
Bases and the shrinking map
The base network has changed often. TUI fly left Hamburg in early 2016, moved Zweibrücken flights to Saarbrücken in 2014, closed Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden in 2018 and opened Nuremberg in early 2019 after Germania collapsed. In December 2020, during the pandemic, it shrank from more than 30 aircraft to 17 and dropped several routes and bases. Plans announced in November 2019 for long-haul Boeing 787 flights were shelved.
Today the five bases are Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Hannover, Munich and Stuttgart. Flights go to Spain and its islands, Greece, Portugal and Madeira, Cyprus, Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia and Cape Verde, and Ljubljana is scheduled from 4 May 2027. There are no long-haul routes.
Scheduled flights and package holidays
TUI fly sells both ways. About 60 per cent of its seats are sold directly to travellers, about 30 per cent as part of TUI package holidays and about 10 per cent through other agencies. Anyone can book a seat-only ticket, which is useful for travellers with their own accommodation.
Schedules follow the seasons, with more flights to the Canary Islands and Egypt in winter and many Mediterranean routes added in summer. Oliver Lackmann is chief executive.
Before you book
A package holiday and a seat-only ticket come with different rules for transfers, changes and refunds, so read the conditions for the product you buy. If you are flying from a German airport that is not a TUI fly base, check whether another TUI airline or a partner flies your route, as the base list has changed several times since 2016.
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- AllianceNone
- Founded2007
- Other gatewaysDUS / FRA / MUC / STR
- Online check-inYes
Everything you should know
At a glance
TUI fly Deutschland (IATA: X3, ICAO: TUI) is the German leisure airline of TUI Group, formed in 2007 and headquartered at Hannover Airport. It flies about 23 Boeing 737-800 and 737 MAX 8 aircraft from Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Hannover, Munich and Stuttgart to around 38 holiday destinations.
| Headquarters | Langenhagen (Hannover Airport), Germany |
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| Fleet types | Boeing 737-800, 737 MAX 8 |
| Official website | tui.com |
Flight routes
Destinations and routes
Destinations listed in TUI fly’s published network, grouped by region. Seasonal and new TUI fly routes come and go, so check the schedule for your dates.
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Spain & Canaries
Hannover (HAJ) departures5 destinations
FromTo HAJ PMI HannoverPalma de Mallorca Available airlines1 airline- TUI fly Deutschland
FromTo HAJ LPA HannoverGran Canaria Available airlines1 airline- TUI fly Deutschland
FromTo HAJ TFS HannoverTenerife South Available airlines1 airline- TUI fly Deutschland
FromTo HAJ FUE HannoverFuerteventura Available airlines1 airline- TUI fly Deutschland
FromTo HAJ ACE HannoverLanzarote Available airlines1 airline- TUI fly Deutschland
Greece & Turkey
Hannover (HAJ) departures4 destinations
FromTo HAJ HER HannoverHeraklion Available airlines1 airline- TUI fly Deutschland
FromTo HAJ RHO HannoverRhodes Available airlines1 airline- TUI fly Deutschland
FromTo HAJ KGS HannoverKos Available airlines1 airline- TUI fly Deutschland
FromTo HAJ AYT HannoverAntalya Available airlines1 airline- TUI fly Deutschland
Egypt & Portugal
Hannover (HAJ) departures2 destinations
FromTo HAJ HRG HannoverHurghada Available airlines1 airline- TUI fly Deutschland
FromTo HAJ FAO HannoverFaro Available airlines1 airline- TUI fly Deutschland
Domestic: Germany
Hannover (HAJ) departures1 destination
FromTo HAJ MUC HannoverMunich Airport (MUC) Available airlines1 airline- TUI fly Deutschland
Fleet and aircraft
23 Boeing jets in July 2026: 13 737-800s (186 seats) and 10 737 MAX 8s (189 seats), with 15 more MAX 8s on order. The last 737-700 left in October 2020.
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Boeing 737-800 Narrow-body · 14 The bulk of holiday flying from all five bases
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Boeing 737 MAX 8 Narrow-body · 9 (16 on order) Newer jets taking over from the 737-800s as deliveries arrive
Cabin classes
One cabin.
Economy All flights
Holiday flying
Checked bag on package faresOptional seatFood for purchase
Frequent flyer programme
Details of the TUI fly loyalty programme are being added
Add your membership number when you book to earn miles.
Baggage allowance
TUI fly does not give every passenger the same allowance: the route, the cabin and the fare you buy each change it. Your X3 e-ticket shows what you have.
Checked baggage
On your e-ticket
Cabin baggage
Depends on fare
Extra bags
Cheaper before you fly
Power banks
Cabin bag only
Package holidays usually include a checked bag; flight-only fares vary. Check your booking.
Pro tip: booked a TUI package? Extra baggage is added through TUI.
Travel day
Online Check-in
Getting through check-in for TUI fly is simpler in this order. Start online and finish at bag drop.
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Step 1
Check in online
Use tui.com or app to check in for eligible flights. Have your TUI fly booking reference or e-ticket number and your surname ready.
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Step 2
Prepare your documents
Pack your passport plus any visa, residence permit or entry papers your destination asks for. Domestic X3 passengers should bring a photo ID the airline accepts.
Passport · visa · ID -
Step 3
Arrive early
Get to the airport with time for TUI fly check-in, bag drop and security. The airline sets a deadline for each airport, shown in your booking, and late arrivals can lose their seat.
Well before departure -
Step 4
Drop your bags
At the airport, take your bags to the TUI fly bag-drop point. Collect a printed X3 boarding pass there if you have not saved one to your phone.
TUI fly counter
Ready to check in?
Check in and manage your booking on the official TUI fly website.
Save money
Cheap tickets
A few booking habits that tend to cut the cost of flying TUI fly.
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Try midweek X3 flights
Compare a full week of TUI fly departures; midweek days are often priced below Fridays and Sundays.
Midweek flights -
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Avoid peak seasons
Summer, Easter and autumn school holidays in Germany are the busiest and most expensive times.
German school holidays -
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Check what each TUI fly fare includes
The lowest X3 fare is not always the cheapest trip once bags and seats are added. Compare the fare types before you pay.
Baggage & changes -
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No. Long-haul plans were shelved after the pandemic; it flies to the Mediterranean, the Canaries and Egypt.
Yes. Flight-only tickets are sold alongside package holidays.
Yes, within the rules of your fare. Basic X3 fares are the most restrictive, so check the fare conditions first and change the booking through TUI fly or your travel agent.
On an infant ticket, a child under two usually flies on an adult’s lap. Add the baby when you book with TUI fly and check what it allows for prams and car seats.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Everything travellers ask before flying TUI fly Deutschland.
Answers checked against TUI fly’s official sources and public aviation references, and reviewed each season.
Getting there
TUI fly Deutschland operates both. Many seats are sold as part of TUI package holidays, but the airline also sells seat-only tickets on scheduled flights that anyone can book through TUI's website.
Online check-in: yes. Check in on tui.com. The Check-in section of this guide walks through it in 4 steps.
No, TUI fly Deutschland is not a member of Star Alliance, oneworld or SkyTeam.
General
The airline has bases at several German airports rather than one hub, including Hannover, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Munich and Stuttgart. Flights from each base change with the summer and winter seasons.
TUI fly Deutschland flies an all-Boeing narrow-body fleet of Boeing 737-800 and Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft. Further 737 MAX jets are on order to replace older aircraft over time.
Short and medium-haul holiday spots only: the Spanish islands, Greece, Portugal and Madeira, Cyprus, North Africa and Cape Verde, with no long-haul flying.
Baggage depends on whether you booked a package or a seat-only fare and which fare option you picked. Check the allowance in your booking confirmation or on the TUI website, and add bags online before travel if needed.
TUI fly Deutschland uses the IATA code X3 and the ICAO code TUI, with the call sign TUI JET.
Its bases are Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Hannover, Munich and Stuttgart. The head office is at Hannover Airport in Langenhagen.
No. Plans for Boeing 787 long-haul flights were announced in 2019 but shelved during the pandemic.
TUI fly Deutschland offers Economy class.
Contact TUI fly Deutschland through its official website, tui.com.
Booking
It had 23 Boeing 737s in July 2026, 13 737-800s and 10 737 MAX 8s, with 15 MAX 8s on order.
Yes. About 60 per cent of TUI fly seats are sold directly as seat-only tickets.
Timing & weather
TUI fly Deutschland was founded in 2007, 19 years ago.