Jetstar Japan vs ZIPAIR: fleets and facts compared
Jetstar Japan (Japan) and ZIPAIR (Japan) side by side: fleet size, main aircraft type, founding year, hubs and status, each from our database with its source and date. Both list Narita International Airport as a hub or base.
- 23Jetstar Japan fleet, as of July 2026
- 8ZIPAIR fleet, as of July 2026
- 1shared hub
- Japan · Hubs NRT · KIX · NGO · founded 2012Active
- Japan · Hub NRT · founded 2020Active
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: NRT.
Data last updated: Jetstar Japan · ZIPAIR
Fleet breakdown
Aircraft types as each source reports them, largest first.
Jetstar Japan fleet2 types
ZIPAIR fleet1 type
Baggage & fees compared
Human-reviewed summaries. Rules change, so check the airline's own site before you book.
Jetstar Japan
Jetstar's Japan website gives the following allowances for Jetstar Japan (GK) flights. Sizes and weights only.
- Carry-on, Starter fare: two items (one main item plus one small item) with a combined weight of 7 kg. The main item must fit in the overhead locker and not exceed 56 cm (H) x 36 cm (W) x 23 cm (D); the small item, such as a handbag or thin laptop bag, must fit under the seat.
- Extra carry-on: on selected routes, an add-on or a fare bundle raises the allowance to 14 kg, still two items, with the main item no heavier than 10 kg.
- Checked baggage: not included in Starter fares; it can be bought, or comes with some bundles, up to 40 kg per passenger. No single item may weigh more than 32 kg, and items longer than one metre in any direction count as oversized.
- Infants under two on an adult's lap have no carry-on allowance of their own; some infant items can be checked in free.
Jetstar's page notes that carry-on rules change on Jetstar Airways (JQ) flights from 2 February 2027; the allowances above apply to GK flights. Source: Jetstar Japan website, "Carry-on baggage" and "Checked baggage", read on 24 October 2026.
Source: airline baggage page, read 2026-10-24.
ZIPAIR
ZIPAIR's baggage page gives the following allowances. Sizes and weights only.
- Carry-on: two pieces with a total weight of 7 kg. First piece up to 55 x 40 x 25 cm; second piece up to 35 x 45 x 25 cm.
- Extra carry-on weight: an additional 8 kg (15 kg in total) can be bought up to 24 hours before departure. Bags over the size or number limits, or over 15 kg, must be checked in.
- Large items needing their own seat, such as musical instruments, are not accepted in the cabin.
- Checked baggage: charged from the first piece. Maximum 203 cm (sum of the three dimensions) and 30 kg per piece; up to five pieces per person.
Source: ZIPAIR, "Regarding Baggage" (carry-on and checked baggage sections), read on 24 October 2026.
Source: airline baggage page, read 2026-10-24.
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Frequently asked
Which has the bigger fleet, Jetstar Japan or ZIPAIR?
Jetstar Japan has the larger published fleet. Jetstar Japan 23 aircraft (Wikipedia fleet table, as of July 2026); ZIPAIR 8 aircraft (Wikipedia fleet table, as of July 2026).
Is Jetstar Japan cheaper than ZIPAIR?
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?
Jetstar Japan was founded in 2012, ZIPAIR in 2020.
Do Jetstar Japan and ZIPAIR share a hub airport?
Yes: Narita International Airport (NRT).
Are both airlines currently flying?
Yes. Both are active in our directory.