Vueling vs Wizz Air: fleets and facts compared
Vueling (Spain) 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 Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport as a hub or base.
- 142Vueling fleet, as of 1 August 2025
- 276Wizz Air fleet (group), as of 2 October 2026
- 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: FCO.
Data last updated: Vueling · Wizz Air
Fleet breakdown
Aircraft types as each source reports them, largest first.
Vueling fleet5 types
Wizz Air fleet1 type
Baggage & fees compared
Human-reviewed summaries. Rules change, so check the airline's own site before you book.
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.
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, Vueling or Wizz Air?
The two figures count different things (one covers a whole airline group), so they are not a like-for-like comparison. Vueling 142 aircraft (Wikipedia, as of 1 August 2025); Wizz Air 276 aircraft, a group figure (Airline report, as of 2 October 2026).
Is Vueling 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?
Both were founded in 2004.
Do Vueling and Wizz Air share a hub airport?
Yes: Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO).
Are both airlines currently flying?
Yes. Both are active in our directory.