Smartwings vs Wizz Air: fleets and facts compared
Smartwings (Czechia) 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 list Katowice Wojciech Korfanty International Airport and Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport as a hub or base.
- 41Smartwings fleet, as of July 2026
- 276Wizz Air fleet (group), as of 2 October 2026
- 2shared hubs
- Czechia · Hubs PRG · BTS · KTW +1 · founded 1997Active
- 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.
Shared hubs, outlined above: KTW and BUD.
Data last updated: Smartwings · Wizz Air
Fleet breakdown
Aircraft types as each source reports them, largest first.
Smartwings fleet5 types
Wizz Air fleet1 type
Baggage & fees compared
Human-reviewed summaries. Rules change, so check the airline's own site before you book.
Smartwings
Smartwings' baggage page lists these allowances by fare. Sizes and weights only.
- Lite: one cabin bag of up to 8 kg; no small personal item and no checked bag included.
- Plus and Flex: one cabin bag of up to 8 kg, one small personal item of up to 3 kg and one checked bag of up to 23 kg.
- Business: two cabin bags of up to 8 kg each, one small personal item of up to 3 kg and two checked bags of up to 32 kg each.
- Cabin bag size: up to 55 x 40 x 23 cm. Small personal item (handbag or laptop): up to 40 x 30 x 15 cm.
- Checked bags: no single piece over 32 kg or 250 cm in combined length, width and height, including handles and wheels.
- Infants under 2 on an adult's lap: no allowance of their own, but if the adult's fare includes checked baggage the infant may check one bag of up to 10 kg (115 cm total).
Baggage pooling is not allowed. Holiday-package passengers should check with their tour operator. Source: Smartwings, "What is the baggage allowance?", 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, Smartwings or Wizz Air?
The two figures count different things (one covers a whole airline group), so they are not a like-for-like comparison. Smartwings 41 aircraft (Wikipedia fleet table, as of July 2026); Wizz Air 276 aircraft, a group figure (Airline report, as of 2 October 2026).
Is Smartwings 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?
Smartwings was founded in 1997, Wizz Air in 2004.
Do Smartwings and Wizz Air share a hub airport?
Yes: Katowice Wojciech Korfanty International Airport (KTW) and Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD).
Are both airlines currently flying?
Yes. Both are active in our directory.