Pegasus Airlines vs Wizz Air: fleets and facts compared
Pegasus Airlines (Türkiye) 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.
- 131Pegasus fleet, as of 30 June 2026
- 276Wizz Air fleet (group), as of 2 October 2026
- Türkiye · Hubs SAW · AYT · ESB +3 · founded 1990Active
- Hungary · Hubs BUD · OTP · LTN +3 · founded 2004Active
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 · Wizz Air
Fleet breakdown
Aircraft types as each source reports them, largest first.
Pegasus Airlines fleet4 types
Wizz Air fleet1 type
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.
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, Pegasus Airlines or Wizz Air?
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); Wizz Air 276 aircraft, a group figure (Airline report, as of 2 October 2026).
Is Pegasus Airlines 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?
Pegasus Airlines was founded in 1990, Wizz Air in 2004.
Do Pegasus Airlines and Wizz Air share a hub airport?
Not in our data. Pegasus Airlines lists SAW, AYT, ESB, ADB, ADA and TZX; Wizz Air lists BUD, OTP, LTN, FCO, WAW and KTW.
Are both airlines currently flying?
Yes. Both are active in our directory.