Jet2.com vs Vueling: fleets and facts compared
Jet2.com (United Kingdom) and Vueling (Spain) 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.
- 139Jet2.com fleet, as of 8 July 2026
- 142Vueling fleet, as of 1 August 2025
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: Jet2.com · Vueling
Fleet breakdown
Aircraft types as each source reports them, largest first.
Jet2.com fleet1 type
The type counts add up to 31 of the 139-aircraft total, as the source reports them.
Vueling fleet5 types
Baggage & fees compared
Human-reviewed summaries. Rules change, so check the airline's own site before you book.
Jet2.com
Jet2's baggage page gives the following allowances for Jet2.com flights. Sizes and weights only.
- Hand luggage (included for every passenger except infants): one bag of up to 10 kg and no larger than 56 x 45 x 25 cm, including wheels and handles. On busy flights it may have to go in the hold unless Guaranteed Cabin Luggage has been added.
- Small under-seat bag (included): one bag, such as a handbag or laptop bag, of up to 40 x 30 x 20 cm, which must fit under the seat in front.
- Hold baggage (add-on): bags of 22 kg; up to three per person per flight (excluding infants).
- Infants: an extra 10 kg allowance, plus up to two child items per child or infant free of charge (for example a collapsible pushchair, car seat, baby carrier or travel cot), each up to 32 kg.
- Sports equipment (add-on): bikes up to 32 kg, golf bags up to 22 kg.
Power banks, e-cigarettes and spare lithium batteries must go in hand luggage, not in the hold. Source: Jet2.com "Baggage" page, read on 24 October 2026.
Source: airline baggage page, read 2026-10-24.
Vueling
Vueling's luggage pages set out these allowances. What is included depends on the fare bundle (Fly Light, Fly, Fly Pro or Fly Grande).
- Underseat cabin bag (all bookings): one bag up to 40 x 30 x 20 cm, which must fit under the seat in front. Purchases made at the airport may also be carried on board.
- Overhead-locker bag: up to 10 kg and 55 x 40 x 20 cm. Included with Fly (if selected during booking), Fly Pro and Fly Grande, for Vueling Club Premium members, for passengers who have requested airport assistance and for those travelling with a baby; otherwise it can be added to the booking.
- Checked luggage: bags of 15, 20, 25 or 30 kg can be booked. Fly and Fly Grande include one 25 kg bag per passenger; Fly Light includes none. A bag heavier than the weight booked is charged per extra kilo, up to a maximum of 32 kg. Maximum size is 158 cm in total (height + width + depth), including handles, wheels and pockets. Bags up to 25 kg can also be added at the airport.
Source: Vueling, "Hand luggage" and "Checked luggage" 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, Jet2.com or Vueling?
Vueling has the larger published fleet. Jet2.com 139 aircraft (Airline report, as of 8 July 2026); Vueling 142 aircraft (Wikipedia, as of 1 August 2025).
Is Jet2.com cheaper than Vueling?
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?
Jet2.com was founded in 2003, Vueling in 2004.
Do Jet2.com and Vueling share a hub airport?
Not in our data. Jet2.com lists MAN, LBA, BHX, STN, EMA and GLA; Vueling lists BCN, FCO, ORY, AGP, SVQ and BIO.
Are both airlines currently flying?
Yes. Both are active in our directory.