Air India Express vs VietJet Air: fleets and facts compared
Air India Express (India) and VietJet Air (Vietnam) side by side: fleet size, main aircraft type, founding year, hubs and status, each from our database with its source and date. Both are among the larger low-cost airlines in Asia in our directory.
- 107Air India Express fleet, as of 1 August 2026
- 107VietJet Air fleet, as of 1 September 2026
- India · Hubs BLR · DEL · BOM · founded 2005Active
- Vietnam · Hubs SGN · HAN · DAD +2 · founded 2011Active
At a glance
Each fact from our database. A grey tint marks the larger value in a row; it is not a verdict.
Data last updated: Air India Express · VietJet Air
Fleet breakdown
Aircraft types as each source reports them, largest first.
Air India Express fleet5 types
VietJet Air fleet3 types
Baggage & fees compared
Human-reviewed summaries. Rules change, so check the airline's own site before you book.
Air India Express
Air India Express sets out its domestic baggage rules in its baggage FAQ. Sizes and weights only; international allowances vary by route and are shown on the booking.
- Cabin bag: one piece of up to 7 kg, which must include any laptop and personal items, with maximum dimensions of 56 x 36 x 23 cm including handles, wheels and side pockets. Items strapped or tied together are not counted as one piece.
- Extra cabin allowance (Xtra Carry-On add-on): two cabin pieces with a combined weight of no more than 12 kg, or one piece of up to 12 kg.
- Checked bag: Xpress Lite fares include no checked bag. Other fares include one piece of up to 15 kg. Extra checked allowance can be pre-booked in steps of 3, 5, 10, 15 or 25 kg.
- Checked bag size: each bag must not exceed 81 x 119 x 119 cm (height x width x depth).
Source: Air India Express "FAQ: Domestic & International Baggage" page, read on 24 October 2026. The general add-ons page lists the baggage products but not the weights.
Source: airline baggage page, read 2026-10-24.
VietJet Air
VietJet's baggage service page (rules effective from 10 October 2023) sets the following limits. Exact allowances depend on the fare class and route booked.
- Carry-on: one main item of up to 56 x 36 x 23 cm and/or one small personal item, with a combined weight of no more than 7 kg. Infants under two have no allowance.
- Small personal item: one of a handbag or similar (up to 30 x 20 x 10 cm), a garment bag (up to 114 x 60 x 11 cm when opened) or a laptop bag (up to 40 x 30 x 10 cm).
- Carry-on bags must carry a VietJet carry-on label attached at check-in, and size and weight may be rechecked at the gate.
- Standard checked baggage: up to 32 kg per piece and 119 x 119 x 81 cm.
- Oversized checked baggage (VJ-operated flights): up to 32 kg per piece and 200 x 119 x 81 cm, bought as a separate package.
- Strollers, wheelchairs and mobility aids are carried free of charge.
Checked baggage is bought separately from the base fare. Source: VietJet Air baggage service page, read on 24 October 2026.
Source: airline baggage page, read 2026-10-24.
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Frequently asked
Which has the bigger fleet, Air India Express or VietJet Air?
Their published fleets are the same size. Air India Express 107 aircraft (Wikipedia, as of 1 August 2026); VietJet Air 107 aircraft (Press report, as of 1 September 2026).
Is Air India Express cheaper than VietJet Air?
Fares change by route, date and demand, so neither airline is always cheaper. This page compares fleets and published facts, not fares. To check prices for a trip, search both airlines for the same dates.
Which airline is older?
Air India Express was founded in 2005, VietJet Air in 2011.
Do Air India Express and VietJet Air share a hub airport?
Not in our data. Air India Express lists BLR, DEL and BOM; VietJet Air lists SGN, HAN, DAD, CXR and HPH.
Are both airlines currently flying?
Yes. Both are active in our directory.