flydubai vs VietJet Air: fleets and facts compared
flydubai (United Arab Emirates) and VietJet Air (Vietnam) 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.
- 98flydubai fleet, as of 1 September 2026
- 107VietJet Air fleet, as of 1 September 2026
- United Arab Emirates · Hub DXB · founded 2009Active
- Vietnam · Hubs SGN · HAN · DAD +2 · founded 2011Active
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: flydubai · VietJet Air
Fleet breakdown
Aircraft types as each source reports them, largest first.
flydubai fleet3 types
VietJet Air fleet3 types
Baggage & fees compared
Human-reviewed summaries. Rules change, so 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.
VietJet Air
VietJet's baggage service page (rules effective from 10 October 2023) sets the following limits. Exact allowances depend on the fare class and route booked.
- Carry-on: one main item of up to 56 x 36 x 23 cm and/or one small personal item, with a combined weight of no more than 7 kg. Infants under two have no allowance.
- Small personal item: one of a handbag or similar (up to 30 x 20 x 10 cm), a garment bag (up to 114 x 60 x 11 cm when opened) or a laptop bag (up to 40 x 30 x 10 cm).
- Carry-on bags must carry a VietJet carry-on label attached at check-in, and size and weight may be rechecked at the gate.
- Standard checked baggage: up to 32 kg per piece and 119 x 119 x 81 cm.
- Oversized checked baggage (VJ-operated flights): up to 32 kg per piece and 200 x 119 x 81 cm, bought as a separate package.
- Strollers, wheelchairs and mobility aids are carried free of charge.
Checked baggage is bought separately from the base fare. Source: VietJet Air baggage service 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, flydubai or VietJet Air?
VietJet Air has the larger published fleet. flydubai 98 aircraft (Press report, as of 1 September 2026); VietJet Air 107 aircraft (Press report, as of 1 September 2026).
Is flydubai cheaper than VietJet Air?
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?
flydubai was founded in 2009, VietJet Air in 2011.
Do flydubai and VietJet Air share a hub airport?
Not in our data. flydubai lists DXB; VietJet Air lists SGN, HAN, DAD, CXR and HPH.
Are both airlines currently flying?
Yes. Both are active in our directory.