Cebu Pacific vs flydubai: fleets and facts compared
Cebu Pacific (Philippines) and flydubai (United Arab Emirates) 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.
- 102Cebu Pacific fleet (group), as of 30 June 2026
- 98flydubai fleet, as of 1 September 2026
- Philippines · Hubs MNL · CEB · CRK +2 · founded 1996Active
- United Arab Emirates · Hub DXB · founded 2009Active
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: Cebu Pacific · flydubai
Fleet breakdown
Aircraft types as each source reports them, largest first.
Cebu Pacific fleet3 types
flydubai fleet3 types
Baggage & fees compared
Human-reviewed summaries. Rules change, so check the airline's own site before you book.
Cebu Pacific
We haven’t reviewed Cebu Pacific’s baggage rules yet. Check the airline’s own site before you book.
flydubai
flydubai's baggage pages set out the following. Hand baggage is included in every fare; checked baggage depends on the fare type.
- Economy hand baggage: one bag of up to 7 kg and 55 x 38 x 20 cm.
- Business Class hand baggage: two bags, 14 kg in total, each no more than 7 kg and 55 x 38 x 20 cm.
- Personal item: as part of the hand baggage allowance, one laptop bag, small handbag or satchel of up to 25 x 33 x 20 cm that fits under the seat in front.
- Checked baggage by fare: none on Economy Lite, 20 kg on Economy Value, 30 kg on Economy Flex, 40 kg in Business Class.
- Weight concept (flydubai bookings): up to three pieces sharing the total allowance, each under 32 kg and no more than 203 cm (height + width + depth); larger bags must go as cargo, except sports equipment.
- Piece concept (some partner-airline bookings): bags up to 150 cm; bags between 150 and 203 cm are charged as oversize.
- Infants: where the fare includes baggage, 5 kg of hand baggage (within 55 x 38 x 20 cm) and 10 kg of checked baggage.
Source: flydubai, "Hand baggage" and "Checked baggage" pages, read on 24 October 2026.
Source: airline baggage page, read 2026-10-24.
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Frequently asked
Which has the bigger fleet, Cebu Pacific or flydubai?
The two figures count different things (one covers a whole airline group), so they are not a like-for-like comparison. Cebu Pacific 102 aircraft, a group figure (Press report, as of 30 June 2026); flydubai 98 aircraft (Press report, as of 1 September 2026).
Is Cebu Pacific cheaper than flydubai?
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?
Cebu Pacific was founded in 1996, flydubai in 2009.
Do Cebu Pacific and flydubai share a hub airport?
Not in our data. Cebu Pacific lists MNL, CEB, CRK, DVO and ILO; flydubai lists DXB.
Are both airlines currently flying?
Yes. Both are active in our directory.