easyJet vs Ryanair: fleets and facts compared
easyJet (United Kingdom) and Ryanair (Ireland) side by side: fleet size, main aircraft type, founding year, hubs and status, each from our database with its source and date. Both list Manchester Airport as a hub or base.
- 356easyJet fleet (group), as of 31 March 2026
- 647Ryanair fleet (group), as of 30 June 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: MAN.
Data last updated: easyJet · Ryanair
Fleet breakdown
Aircraft types as each source reports them, largest first.
easyJet fleet4 types
Ryanair fleet3 types
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.
Ryanair
Ryanair's help centre sets out the following allowances. Weights and sizes only; check the booking for what your fare includes.
- Small personal bag (all fares): one bag of up to 40 x 30 x 20 cm, such as a handbag or laptop bag, which must fit under the seat in front.
- Priority & 2 Cabin Bags (add-on): the small personal bag plus one bag of up to 10 kg and 55 x 40 x 20 cm, stored in the overhead locker, with priority boarding.
- 10 kg Check-in Bag (add-on): dropped at the check-in desk before security and carried in the hold.
- 20 kg Check-in Bag (add-on): maximum 80 x 120 x 120 cm; up to three can be added per passenger.
- 23 kg Check-in Bag (add-on): maximum 80 x 120 x 120 cm; one per passenger.
- Infants on an adult's lap: no cabin bag allowance of their own, but a baby bag of up to 5 kg (45 x 35 x 20 cm) is allowed, plus two items of baby equipment free of charge.
Source: Ryanair Help Centre, "Ryanair's Bag Policy" and the 20 kg and 23 kg check-in bag dimension 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 Ryanair?
Ryanair has the larger published fleet. easyJet 356 aircraft, a group figure (Airline report, as of 31 March 2026); Ryanair 647 aircraft, a group figure (Airline report (Q1 FY27 presentation), as of 30 June 2026).
Is easyJet cheaper than Ryanair?
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?
Ryanair was founded in 1985, easyJet in 1995.
Do easyJet and Ryanair share a hub airport?
Yes: Manchester Airport (MAN).
Are both airlines currently flying?
Yes. Both are active in our directory.