Norwegian vs Pegasus Airlines: fleets and facts compared
Norwegian (Norway) 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.
- 95Norwegian fleet, as of 30 June 2026
- 131Pegasus fleet, as of 30 June 2026
- Norway · Hubs OSL · ARN · CPH +3 · founded 2002Active
- 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: Norwegian · Pegasus Airlines
Fleet breakdown
Aircraft types as each source reports them, largest first.
Norwegian fleet1 type
The type counts add up to 36 of the 95-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.
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.
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, Norwegian or Pegasus Airlines?
Pegasus Airlines has the larger published fleet. Norwegian 95 aircraft (Airline report, as of 30 June 2026); Pegasus Airlines 131 aircraft (Airline report, as of 30 June 2026).
Is Norwegian 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, Norwegian in 2002.
Do Norwegian and Pegasus Airlines share a hub airport?
Not in our data. Norwegian lists OSL, ARN, CPH, HEL, BGO and AGP; Pegasus Airlines lists SAW, AYT, ESB, ADB, ADA and TZX.
Are both airlines currently flying?
Yes. Both are active in our directory.