Which has the bigger carry-on allowance, Air France or Wizz Air?

Air France: 55 × 35 × 25 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 9.8 in), up to 12 kg (26.5 lb). Wizz Air: 55 × 40 × 23 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 in), up to 10 kg (22 lb). Wizz Air allows the larger bag.

Where do Air France and Wizz Air fly from?

Air France's main hubs are Paris (CDG). Wizz Air's are Budapest (BUD). The better pick is often whichever flies nonstop from your airport.

Are Air France and Wizz Air partners?

They aren't in the same alliance (Air France: SkyTeam; Wizz Air: none), so miles and status generally don't transfer between them.

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Air France vs Wizz Air

Q: Do Air France and Wizz Air include a carry-on on basic economy?

Air France: The Basic fare on short-haul routes includes only a small under-seat bag. Light fares include a cabin bag but no checked bag. Wizz Air: The Basic fare includes only the under-seat bag.

Air France wins on a carry-on on its cheapest fare, a more generous carry-on weight limit and cheaper checked bags; Wizz Air wins on a bigger carry-on and a bigger personal item. Here's how they compare on bags, fees, comfort, reliability and loyalty.

Verified Oct 17, 2026By Steven MoHow we check Report a correction

Air France

Wins 3 categories

A carry-on on its cheapest fare
A more generous carry-on weight limit
Cheaper checked bags

Wizz Air

Wins 2 categories

A bigger carry-on
A bigger personal item

Quick verdict

Air France wins on a carry-on on its cheapest fare, a more generous carry-on weight limit and cheaper checked bags; Wizz Air wins on a bigger carry-on and a bigger personal item. Check the cheapest fare's bag rules before you compare prices.

Carry-on size: Air France: 55 × 35 × 25 cm · Wizz Air: 55 × 40 × 23 cm
Carry-on on the cheapest fare: Air France: Not on some basic fares · Wizz Air: Costs extra on basic fares
First checked bag (regular economy): Air France: 1 free bag · Wizz Air: $23–$68

Side by side

	Air France	Wizz Air
Bags
Carry-on size	55 × 35 × 25 cm	55 × 40 × 23 cm
Carry-on on the cheapest fare	Not on some basic fares	Costs extra on basic fares
Carry-on weight limit	12 kg (26.5 lb)	10 kg (22 lb)
Personal item	40 × 30 × 15 cm	40 × 30 × 20 cm
First checked bag (regular economy)	1 free bag	$23–$68
Network
Alliance	SkyTeam	None
Loyalty program	Flying Blue	None
Main hubs	CDG	BUD

Highlighted values are better for travelers. Fees are for U.S. domestic economy flights; on-time data is 2025 U.S. DOT figures for each airline's own flights.

Bags and fees

Air France allows a carry-on up to 55 × 35 × 25 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 9.8 in), and Wizz Air up to 55 × 40 × 23 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 in), so Wizz Air's is roomier.

Air France's Basic / Light can be personal-item only, while Wizz Air charges for it on its cheapest fare.

Carry-on weight limits: 12 kg (26.5 lb) on Air France, 10 kg (22 lb) on Wizz Air.

Personal items: 40 × 30 × 15 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in) on Air France, and 40 × 30 × 20 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 7.9 in) on Wizz Air.

Air France includes one bag with Standard on flights between North America and Europe, and a first checked bag on Wizz Air costs $23–$68 on flights within Europe.

Basic economy

Air France (Basic / Light): The Basic fare on short-haul routes includes only a small under-seat bag. Light fares include a cabin bag but no checked bag.

Wizz Air (Basic): The Basic fare includes only the under-seat bag.

Loyalty and where they fly

Air France is in SkyTeam and Wizz Air is not in an alliance.

Loyalty programs: Flying Blue (Air France) and none (Wizz Air).

Air France's main hubs are Paris (CDG). Wizz Air's are Budapest (BUD). The best choice often comes down to which airline flies nonstop from your airport.

Which should you book?

Choose Air France if you want…

a carry-on on its cheapest fare
a more generous carry-on weight limit
cheaper checked bags
to earn and use SkyTeam miles and status
nonstops from CDG

Choose Wizz Air if you want…

a bigger carry-on
a bigger personal item
nonstops from BUD

On a route both fly, the cheaper ticket isn't always the cheaper trip: add the bags you'll actually bring, and check the fare rules before you book.