Norwegian vs Wizz Air: fleets and facts compared
Norwegian (Norway) and Wizz Air (Hungary) 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
- 276Wizz Air fleet (group), as of 2 October 2026
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 · Wizz Air
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.
Wizz Air fleet1 type
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.
Wizz Air
Wizz Air's help centre lists these allowances. Size limits exclude handles and wheels, but wheels may add no more than 5 cm.
- Carry-on bag (included with every ticket): one bag of up to 40 x 30 x 20 cm and up to 10 kg, which must fit under the seat in front. A laptop bag, handbag or small backpack fits this category.
- Trolley bag (bought with WIZZ Priority): one additional bag of up to 55 x 40 x 23 cm and up to 10 kg, stored in the overhead compartment. With Priority, passengers may bring two pieces on board in total.
- Checked bags (bought separately or in the WIZZ GO and WIZZ PLUS bundles): available at 10 kg, 20 kg, 26 kg or 32 kg, with maximum dimensions listed as 149 x 119 x 171 cm. Up to six checked bags per passenger.
Bags can be added at booking, later through a WIZZ Account or the call centre, or at the airport. Bags over the size or weight limits are charged extra. Children's and special baggage have their own pages.
Source: Wizz Air Help Centre, "Baggage allowance", 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 Wizz Air?
The two figures count different things (one covers a whole airline group), so they are not a like-for-like comparison. Norwegian 95 aircraft (Airline report, as of 30 June 2026); Wizz Air 276 aircraft, a group figure (Airline report, as of 2 October 2026).
Is Norwegian cheaper than Wizz 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?
Norwegian was founded in 2002, Wizz Air in 2004.
Do Norwegian and Wizz Air share a hub airport?
Not in our data. Norwegian lists OSL, ARN, CPH, HEL, BGO and AGP; Wizz Air lists BUD, OTP, LTN, FCO, WAW and KTW.
Are both airlines currently flying?
Yes. Both are active in our directory.