Eurowings vs Pegasus Airlines: fleets and facts compared
Eurowings (Germany) and Pegasus Airlines (Türkiye) 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
- 131Pegasus fleet, as of 30 June 2026
- Germany · Hubs DUS · CGN · HAM +3 · founded 1994Active
- Türkiye · Hubs SAW · AYT · ESB +3 · founded 1990Active
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 · Pegasus Airlines
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.
Pegasus Airlines fleet4 types
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.
Pegasus Airlines
Pegasus publishes its allowances in its General Rules and on its baggage allowance page. What you can bring depends on the fare package and whether the flight is domestic or international.
- Under-seat bag: one bag of up to 40 x 30 x 15 cm and 3 kg, included in all packages on international and North Cyprus flights, including the Light package.
- Cabin bag: one bag of up to 55 x 40 x 23 cm and 8 kg. Included in every package on domestic flights. On international and North Cyprus flights it comes with the Saver, Saver Plus and Comfort Flex packages, and not with Light.
- Checked baggage: Saver, Saver Plus and Comfort Flex include a 20 kg checked allowance on international and North Cyprus flights. Light includes no checked bag; one can be added, starting from 12 kg.
- Maximum single piece: 32 kg on all Pegasus flights.
Bags found at boarding to exceed the size or piece limits are moved to the hold for a charge. Sources: Pegasus General Rules and the Pegasus baggage allowance page, 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 Pegasus Airlines?
Pegasus Airlines has the larger published fleet. Eurowings 90 aircraft (Wikipedia, as of 1 May 2026); Pegasus Airlines 131 aircraft (Airline report, as of 30 June 2026).
Is Eurowings cheaper than Pegasus Airlines?
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?
Pegasus Airlines was founded in 1990, Eurowings in 1994.
Do Eurowings and Pegasus Airlines share a hub airport?
Not in our data. Eurowings lists DUS, CGN, HAM, STR, BER and PMI; Pegasus Airlines lists SAW, AYT, ESB, ADB, ADA and TZX.
Are both airlines currently flying?
Yes. Both are active in our directory.