AirAsia vs Firefly: fleets and facts compared
AirAsia (Malaysia) and Firefly (Malaysia) side by side: fleet size, main aircraft type, founding year, hubs and status, each from our database with its source and date. Both list Kuala Lumpur International Airport and Penang International Airport as a hub or base.
- 111AirAsia fleet, as of 1 July 2026
- 14Firefly fleet, as of July 2026
- 2shared hubs
At a glance
Each fact from our database. A grey tint marks the larger value in a row; it is not a verdict.
Shared hubs, outlined above: KUL and PEN.
Data last updated: AirAsia · Firefly
Fleet breakdown
Aircraft types as each source reports them, largest first.
AirAsia fleet5 types
Firefly fleet2 types
Baggage & fees compared
Human-reviewed summaries. Rules change, so check the airline's own site before you book.
AirAsia
AirAsia's support centre publishes the following rules for AirAsia flights. Sizes and weights only.
- Cabin baggage: two pieces with a combined weight of no more than 7 kg.
- Main cabin bag: no larger than 56 x 36 x 23 cm including handles, wheels and side pockets, and must fit in the overhead locker.
- Small bag: one laptop bag, handbag, backpack or similar, no larger than 40 x 30 x 10 cm, fitting under the seat in front.
- Infants under two: no cabin baggage allowance; children from two get the standard allowance. Strollers being used by the child travel free as checked baggage.
- Checked baggage: not included on basic fares; included with Value Pack, Premium Flex and Premium Flatbed bookings, and on some routes such as Dhaka. Pre-bookable allowances go up to 60 kg depending on route.
- Per-bag limits (when more than 30 kg is booked): each bag no more than 119 x 81 x 119 cm and 32 kg. No single item over 32 kg is accepted.
Since 13 April 2026 the Xtra Carry-On add-on must be pre-booked online; at airport counters only 3 kg of extra cabin weight (10 kg in total) can be bought. Source: AirAsia support articles on cabin and checked baggage, read on 24 October 2026.
Source: airline baggage page, read 2026-10-24.
Firefly
Firefly's travel add-ons page sets out the following allowances. Sizes and weights only.
- Checked baggage (all fares): 10 kg per traveller, included in the fare.
- Extra checked baggage (add-on): 5 kg, 10 kg, 15 kg, 20 kg, 25 kg or 30 kg can be added, up to a total of 40 kg per passenger.
- FlySmarter Bundle (add-on, Saver and Basic fares only): a Preferred seat plus 5 kg of extra checked baggage.
- Cabin baggage: 7 kg, within 56 x 36 x 23 cm.
Malaysia Aviation Group's February 2025 release describes the Flex fare as including 30 kg of checked baggage. Source: Firefly "Travel add-ons" page (Baggage and FlySmarter Bundle sections), read on 24 October 2026.
Source: airline baggage page, read 2026-10-24.
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Frequently asked
Which has the bigger fleet, AirAsia or Firefly?
AirAsia has the larger published fleet. AirAsia 111 aircraft (Wikipedia, as of 1 July 2026); Firefly 14 aircraft (Wikipedia fleet table, as of July 2026).
Is AirAsia cheaper than Firefly?
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?
AirAsia was founded in 1996, Firefly in 2007.
Do AirAsia and Firefly share a hub airport?
Yes: Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Penang International Airport (PEN).
Are both airlines currently flying?
Yes. Both are active in our directory.