Azul vs GOL: fleets and facts compared
Azul (Brazil) and GOL (Brazil) 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 South America in our directory.
- 155Azul fleet, as of 30 June 2026
- 141GOL fleet, as of 30 September 2026
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: Azul · GOL
Fleet breakdown
Aircraft types as each source reports them, largest first.
Azul fleet6 types
GOL fleet2 types
Baggage & fees compared
Human-reviewed summaries. Rules change, so check the airline's own site before you book.
Azul
Azul's baggage page (Portuguese) gives these sizes and weights. Whether a checked bag is included depends on the fare and loyalty tier: the page says MaisAzul and Economy MaisAzul fares include at least one checked bag.
- Personal item: 45 x 35 x 20 cm (height x width x depth), a bag or backpack that fits under the seat in front.
- Cabin bag: 55 x 35 x 25 cm, up to 10 kg.
- Checked bag: 80 x 50 x 28 cm, up to 23 kg. In general a passenger can buy and carry up to five pieces of 23 kg, though some routes have a lower limit.
- Overweight bags: on flights to, from or within Brazil, the United States and Latin America, bags over 23 kg are charged as excess up to a limit of 45 kg per piece; on flights in Europe the limit is 32 kg.
- Infants: a stroller can be taken on board free if it measures no more than 35 x 25 x 55 cm (115 cm in total) and weighs no more than 10 kg; other models are checked free.
Source: Azul, "Bagagem Azul: Franquia, Regras e Informações", read on 24 October 2026.
Source: airline baggage page, read 2026-10-24.
GOL
GOL's baggage pages (Portuguese) set out these sizes and weights for tickets issued from 14 October 2025:
- Bag or backpack: one item up to 10 kg and 32 x 43 x 22 cm (height x width x depth), placed under the seat in front.
- Small cabin case ("mala pequena"): up to 12 kg and 55 x 35 x 25 cm including wheels, stored in the overhead bins and subject to being checked at the gate. It is included on domestic fares and on international fares other than Basic; international Basic passengers can buy it separately. For tickets issued before 13 October 2025 the limit is 10 kg.
- Checked bag: up to 23 kg and 80 x 50 x 28 cm. Basic and Light fares include no checked bag for non-Smiles customers; Classic, Flex and Premium Economy include one; Insignia Business includes two. Smiles status tiers can add more.
- Maximum pieces: five per passenger.
- Infants under two: one car seat, stroller or baby carrier can be checked free as an extra allowance.
Source: GOL, "Bagagem de mão" and "Bagagem despachada", read on 24 October 2026.
Source: airline baggage page, read 2026-10-24.
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Frequently asked
Which has the bigger fleet, Azul or GOL?
Azul has the larger published fleet. Azul 155 aircraft (Airline report, as of 30 June 2026); GOL 141 aircraft (Parent group report (Abra Group, Sept 2026 traffic), as of 30 September 2026).
Is Azul cheaper than GOL?
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?
GOL was founded in 2001, Azul in 2008.
Do Azul and GOL share a hub airport?
Not in our data. Azul lists VCP, CNF and REC; GOL lists GRU, CGH, GIG and BSB.
Are both airlines currently flying?
Yes. Both are active in our directory.