Volotea vs Vueling: fleets and facts compared
Volotea (Spain) 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 Bilbao Airport as a hub or base.
- 41Volotea fleet, as of August 2025
- 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: BIO.
Data last updated: Volotea · Vueling
Fleet breakdown
Aircraft types as each source reports them, largest first.
Volotea fleet2 types
Vueling fleet5 types
Baggage & fees compared
Human-reviewed summaries. Rules change, so check the airline's own site before you book.
Volotea
Volotea's baggage page gives the following allowances. Sizes and weights only.
- Under-seat bag (all fares): one small hand bag of up to 40 x 30 x 20 cm, placed under the seat in front.
- Cabin bag with Priority Boarding: one bag of up to 55 x 40 x 25 cm in the overhead locker, plus the under-seat bag; the two together may not exceed 10 kg.
- Megavolotea members: a 10 kg cabin bag is included, subject to space; if there is no room at the gate it goes in the hold free of charge.
- Megavolotea Plus members: a 10 kg cabin bag is included.
- Checked bags (add-on): bags of 10 kg, 20 kg or 25 kg, up to five pieces and 50 kg in total per passenger. Excess weight on a bag is charged up to 32 kg.
- Special baggage such as sports equipment and musical instruments: up to 32 kg per item.
Liquids in cabin bags must be in containers of no more than 100 ml. The page did not give an infant allowance. Source: Volotea "Baggage" page, 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, Volotea or Vueling?
Vueling has the larger published fleet. Volotea 41 aircraft (Wikipedia fleet table, as of August 2025); Vueling 142 aircraft (Wikipedia, as of 1 August 2025).
Is Volotea 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?
Vueling was founded in 2004, Volotea in 2012.
Do Volotea and Vueling share a hub airport?
Yes: Bilbao Airport (BIO).
Are both airlines currently flying?
Yes. Both are active in our directory.