Azul vs Sky Airline: fleets and facts compared
Azul (Brazil) and Sky Airline (Chile) 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
- 36Sky Airline fleet, as of March 2026
- Brazil · Hubs VCP · CNF · REC · founded 2008Active
- Chile · Hubs SCL · LIM · founded 2001Active
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 · Sky Airline
Fleet breakdown
Aircraft types as each source reports them, largest first.
Azul fleet6 types
Sky Airline 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.
Sky Airline
Sky's baggage page (Chile site) gives the following allowances. Sizes and weights only.
- Personal item (all fares): one bag or backpack of up to 45 x 35 x 25 cm, including pockets and handles, stowed under the seat in front (in the overhead bin on the first row and exit rows).
- Carry-on (included or added depending on fare; can be added to a Basic fare): up to 25 x 35 x 55 cm including wheels, pockets and handles, and no more than 10 kg. Bags that fail the sizer are charged and sent to the hold.
- Checked bag: up to 158 cm in total (length + width + height) and 23 kg; heavier bags are charged per kilo.
- Legal maximum per checked bag: 45 kg in Chile and Peru, 32 kg in Argentina and Uruguay. Bags over 158 cm cannot be checked and must go as cargo.
- Sports equipment: up to three items, each up to 230 cm in total (surfboards up to 300 cm).
- Wheelchairs, crutches, prostheses, insulin containers, oxygen concentrators and pushchairs travel without extra charge.
Source: SKY Airline, "Equipaje" (Chile, Spanish), 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 Sky Airline?
Azul has the larger published fleet. Azul 155 aircraft (Airline report, as of 30 June 2026); Sky Airline 36 aircraft (Wikipedia fleet table, as of March 2026).
Is Azul cheaper than Sky Airline?
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?
Sky Airline was founded in 2001, Azul in 2008.
Do Azul and Sky Airline share a hub airport?
Not in our data. Azul lists VCP, CNF and REC; Sky Airline lists SCL and LIM.
Are both airlines currently flying?
Yes. Both are active in our directory.