AirAsia vs VietJet Air: fleets and facts compared
AirAsia (Malaysia) 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.
- 111AirAsia fleet, as of 1 July 2026
- 107VietJet Air fleet, as of 1 September 2026
- Malaysia · Hubs KUL · BKI · PEN +2 · founded 1996Active
- 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: AirAsia · VietJet Air
Fleet breakdown
Aircraft types as each source reports them, largest first.
AirAsia fleet5 types
VietJet Air fleet3 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.
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, AirAsia or VietJet Air?
AirAsia has the larger published fleet. AirAsia 111 aircraft (Wikipedia, as of 1 July 2026); VietJet Air 107 aircraft (Press report, as of 1 September 2026).
Is AirAsia 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?
AirAsia was founded in 1996, VietJet Air in 2011.
Do AirAsia and VietJet Air share a hub airport?
Not in our data. AirAsia lists KUL, BKI, PEN, KCH and JHB; VietJet Air lists SGN, HAN, DAD, CXR and HPH.
Are both airlines currently flying?
Yes. Both are active in our directory.