AirAsia X vs Firefly: fleets and facts compared
AirAsia X (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 as a hub or base.
- 20AirAsia X fleet, as of July 2026
- 14Firefly fleet, as of July 2026
- 1shared hub
At a glance
Each fact from our database. A grey tint marks the larger value in a row; it is not a verdict.
Shared hub, outlined above: KUL.
Data last updated: AirAsia X · Firefly
Fleet breakdown
Aircraft types as each source reports them, largest first.
AirAsia X fleet2 types
Firefly fleet2 types
Baggage & fees compared
Human-reviewed summaries. Rules change, so check the airline's own site before you book.
AirAsia X
AirAsia X uses the AirAsia group's baggage rules, published on the AirAsia support centre. 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; it must fit in the overhead locker.
- Small bag: one laptop bag, handbag, backpack or similar, no larger than 40 x 30 x 10 cm, which must fit under the seat in front.
- Infants under two: no cabin baggage allowance. Children from two get the standard allowance. A stroller in use by the child travels free as checked baggage.
- Checked baggage: not included on basic fares. Value Pack and Premium Flex bookings include 20 kg. Pre-bookable allowances go up to 60 kg on selected routes.
- 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.
- Premium Flatbed bookings: 40 kg of checked baggage included (not when the seat is bought as an upgrade through Zone Up).
The support pages do not give separate cabin-bag limits for long-haul flights. 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 baggage, checked baggage and complimentary 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 X or Firefly?
AirAsia X has the larger published fleet. AirAsia X 20 aircraft (Wikipedia fleet table, as of July 2026); Firefly 14 aircraft (Wikipedia fleet table, as of July 2026).
Is AirAsia X 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?
Both were founded in 2007.
Do AirAsia X and Firefly share a hub airport?
Yes: Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL).
Are both airlines currently flying?
Yes. Both are active in our directory.