easyJet vs Norwegian: fleets and facts compared
easyJet (United Kingdom) and Norwegian (Norway) 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 Europe in our directory.
- 356easyJet fleet (group), as of 31 March 2026
- 95Norwegian fleet, as of 30 June 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: easyJet · Norwegian
Fleet breakdown
Aircraft types as each source reports them, largest first.
easyJet fleet4 types
Norwegian fleet1 type
The type counts add up to 36 of the 95-aircraft total, as the source reports them.
Baggage & fees compared
Human-reviewed summaries. Rules change, so check the airline's own site before you book.
easyJet
easyJet's help pages set out these allowances. Sizes include handles and wheels.
- Small under-seat cabin bag (all customers): one bag of up to 45 x 36 x 20 cm and up to 15 kg, which must fit under the seat in front. A small trolley case, handbag, rucksack or laptop bag can qualify if it fits.
- Large cabin bag (paid add-on, or included with easyJet Plus and Inclusive Plus): up to 56 x 45 x 25 cm and up to 15 kg, stored in an overhead locker; booking one includes Speedy Boarding. Without a booked large-bag slot, Plus and Inclusive Plus customers' large bags travel subject to space and go in the hold if lockers are full.
- Maximum of two cabin bags per person: one small bag, plus one large bag where included or bought.
- Hold luggage: 15 kg or 23 kg bags can be booked, with extra weight added online in 3 kg steps. No single bag may weigh more than 32 kg, and a booked weight allowance can be shared across the bags on the booking as long as that limit is respected. Each bag must measure under 275 cm in total (length + width + height).
Source: easyJet Help, "Cabin bags" and "Hold luggage" pages, read on 24 October 2026.
Source: airline baggage page, read 2026-10-24.
Norwegian
Norwegian's allowances depend on the ticket type. Figures below are from its UK website.
- LowFare: one small underseat cabin bag (30 x 40 x 20 cm), maximum 10 kg. No checked bag included.
- LowFare+: the underseat bag plus one overhead cabin bag (55 x 40 x 23 cm), with a combined hand-baggage limit of 10 kg; one 23 kg checked bag.
- Flex: the underseat bag plus one overhead cabin bag (55 x 40 x 23 cm), combined limit 15 kg; two 23 kg checked bags.
- Everyone may also bring one airport shopping bag.
- Checked bag limits: each bag must weigh between 2 kg and 32 kg and measure no more than 300 cm in total (length + height + width); total checked baggage may not exceed 74 kg. Bags over 23 kg incur excess charges.
- Infants under 2: 5 kg of checked baggage, plus one car seat and/or one stroller as checked baggage. Children aged 2 to 11 get their ticket type's allowance plus a car seat and/or stroller.
Checked bags can be added to a booking up to four hours before departure. Source: Norwegian, "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, easyJet or Norwegian?
The two figures count different things (one covers a whole airline group), so they are not a like-for-like comparison. easyJet 356 aircraft, a group figure (Airline report, as of 31 March 2026); Norwegian 95 aircraft (Airline report, as of 30 June 2026).
Is easyJet cheaper than Norwegian?
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?
easyJet was founded in 1995, Norwegian in 2002.
Do easyJet and Norwegian share a hub airport?
Not in our data. easyJet lists LGW, LTN, BRS, MAN, MXP and GVA; Norwegian lists OSL, ARN, CPH, HEL, BGO and AGP.
Are both airlines currently flying?
Yes. Both are active in our directory.