Pegasus Airlines vs Ryanair: fleets and facts compared
Pegasus Airlines (Türkiye) and Ryanair (Ireland) 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.
- 131Pegasus fleet, as of 30 June 2026
- 647Ryanair fleet (group), as of 30 June 2026
- Türkiye · Hubs SAW · AYT · ESB +3 · founded 1990Active
- Ireland · Hubs STN · DUB · BGY +3 · founded 1985Active
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: Pegasus Airlines · Ryanair
Fleet breakdown
Aircraft types as each source reports them, largest first.
Pegasus Airlines fleet4 types
Ryanair fleet3 types
Baggage & fees compared
Human-reviewed summaries. Rules change, so check the airline's own site before you book.
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.
Ryanair
Ryanair's help centre sets out the following allowances. Weights and sizes only; check the booking for what your fare includes.
- Small personal bag (all fares): one bag of up to 40 x 30 x 20 cm, such as a handbag or laptop bag, which must fit under the seat in front.
- Priority & 2 Cabin Bags (add-on): the small personal bag plus one bag of up to 10 kg and 55 x 40 x 20 cm, stored in the overhead locker, with priority boarding.
- 10 kg Check-in Bag (add-on): dropped at the check-in desk before security and carried in the hold.
- 20 kg Check-in Bag (add-on): maximum 80 x 120 x 120 cm; up to three can be added per passenger.
- 23 kg Check-in Bag (add-on): maximum 80 x 120 x 120 cm; one per passenger.
- Infants on an adult's lap: no cabin bag allowance of their own, but a baby bag of up to 5 kg (45 x 35 x 20 cm) is allowed, plus two items of baby equipment free of charge.
Source: Ryanair Help Centre, "Ryanair's Bag Policy" and the 20 kg and 23 kg check-in bag dimension 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, Pegasus Airlines or Ryanair?
The two figures count different things (one covers a whole airline group), so they are not a like-for-like comparison. Pegasus Airlines 131 aircraft (Airline report, as of 30 June 2026); Ryanair 647 aircraft, a group figure (Airline report (Q1 FY27 presentation), as of 30 June 2026).
Is Pegasus Airlines cheaper than Ryanair?
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?
Ryanair was founded in 1985, Pegasus Airlines in 1990.
Do Pegasus Airlines and Ryanair share a hub airport?
Not in our data. Pegasus Airlines lists SAW, AYT, ESB, ADB, ADA and TZX; Ryanair lists STN, DUB, BGY, MAN, BCN and CRL.
Are both airlines currently flying?
Yes. Both are active in our directory.