Norwegian vs Vueling: fleets and facts compared
Norwegian (Norway) 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 list Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport as a hub or base.
- 95Norwegian fleet, as of 30 June 2026
- 142Vueling fleet, as of 1 August 2025
- 1shared hub
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: AGP.
Data last updated: Norwegian · Vueling
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.
Vueling fleet5 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.
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, Norwegian or Vueling?
Vueling has the larger published fleet. Norwegian 95 aircraft (Airline report, as of 30 June 2026); Vueling 142 aircraft (Wikipedia, as of 1 August 2025).
Is Norwegian 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?
Norwegian was founded in 2002, Vueling in 2004.
Do Norwegian and Vueling share a hub airport?
Yes: Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP).
Are both airlines currently flying?
Yes. Both are active in our directory.