Ryanair vs Vueling: fleets and facts compared
Ryanair (Ireland) 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 Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport as a hub or base.
- 647Ryanair fleet (group), 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: BCN.
Data last updated: Ryanair · Vueling
Fleet breakdown
Aircraft types as each source reports them, largest first.
Ryanair fleet3 types
Vueling fleet5 types
Baggage & fees compared
Human-reviewed summaries. Rules change, so check the airline's own site before you book.
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.
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, Ryanair or Vueling?
The two figures count different things (one covers a whole airline group), so they are not a like-for-like comparison. Ryanair 647 aircraft, a group figure (Airline report (Q1 FY27 presentation), as of 30 June 2026); Vueling 142 aircraft (Wikipedia, as of 1 August 2025).
Is Ryanair 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?
Ryanair was founded in 1985, Vueling in 2004.
Do Ryanair and Vueling share a hub airport?
Yes: Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN).
Are both airlines currently flying?
Yes. Both are active in our directory.