Eurowings vs Norwegian: fleets and facts compared
Eurowings (Germany) 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.
- 90Eurowings fleet, as of 1 May 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: Eurowings · Norwegian
Fleet breakdown
Aircraft types as each source reports them, largest first.
Eurowings fleet5 types
The type counts add up to 87 of the 90-aircraft total, as the source reports them.
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.
Eurowings
Eurowings' allowances depend on the fare: Basic, Smart or BIZclass.
- Small underseat bag (all fares): maximum 40 x 30 x 25 cm, for example a laptop bag, handbag or small backpack. Infants under 2 on a lap get a second small bag.
- Large cabin bag: maximum 55 x 40 x 23 cm and up to 8 kg. Not included in Basic but can be added; included in BIZclass. On full flights, compliant cabin bags may be checked into the hold free of charge.
- Checked bags: Basic includes none; Smart includes one bag of up to 23 kg; BIZclass includes two bags of up to 32 kg each. Extra bags of up to 12 kg, 23 kg or 32 kg can be added online or through the call centre.
- Limits: no more than five checked bags per passenger, each up to 32 kg. Infants (0–24 months) get a checked bag, and up to two items such as prams, buggies and child seats per child up to age 11 travel free in the hold.
Baggage can be added online up to two hours before departure. Source: Eurowings, "Hand baggage" and "Checked baggage" 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, Eurowings or Norwegian?
Norwegian has the larger published fleet. Eurowings 90 aircraft (Wikipedia, as of 1 May 2026); Norwegian 95 aircraft (Airline report, as of 30 June 2026).
Is Eurowings 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?
Eurowings was founded in 1994, Norwegian in 2002.
Do Eurowings and Norwegian share a hub airport?
Not in our data. Eurowings lists DUS, CGN, HAM, STR, BER and PMI; Norwegian lists OSL, ARN, CPH, HEL, BGO and AGP.
Are both airlines currently flying?
Yes. Both are active in our directory.