Which has the bigger carry-on allowance, easyJet or Iberia?

easyJet: 56 × 45 × 25 cm (22 × 17.7 × 9.8 in), up to 15 kg (33.1 lb). Iberia: 56 × 40 × 25 cm (22 × 15.7 × 9.8 in), up to 10 kg (22 lb). easyJet allows the larger bag.

Do easyJet and Iberia include a carry-on on basic economy?

easyJet: The standard fare includes only the under-seat bag. Iberia: Long-haul Basic fares include a carry-on; on European routes, check your fare.

Where do easyJet and Iberia fly from?

easyJet's main hubs are London Gatwick (LGW), London Luton (LTN). Iberia's are Madrid (MAD). The better pick is often whichever flies nonstop from your airport.

Are easyJet and Iberia partners?

They aren't in the same alliance (easyJet: none; Iberia: oneworld), so miles and status generally don't transfer between them.

U2 vs IB · 2026 comparison

easyJet vs Iberia

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

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

easyJet

Wins 3 categories

A bigger carry-on
A more generous carry-on weight limit
A bigger personal item

Iberia

Wins 2 categories

A carry-on on its cheapest fare
Cheaper checked bags

Quick verdict

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

Carry-on size: easyJet: 56 × 45 × 25 cm · Iberia: 56 × 40 × 25 cm
Carry-on on the cheapest fare: easyJet: Costs extra on basic fares · Iberia: Not on some basic fares
First checked bag (regular economy): easyJet: $13–$67 · Iberia: 1 free bag

Side by side

	easyJet	Iberia
Bags
Carry-on size	56 × 45 × 25 cm	56 × 40 × 25 cm
Carry-on on the cheapest fare	Costs extra on basic fares	Not on some basic fares
Carry-on weight limit	15 kg (33.1 lb)	10 kg (22 lb)
Personal item	45 × 36 × 20 cm	40 × 30 × 15 cm
First checked bag (regular economy)	$13–$67	1 free bag
Network
Alliance	None	oneworld
Loyalty program	None	Iberia Club
Main hubs	LGW, LTN	MAD

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

easyJet allows a carry-on up to 56 × 45 × 25 cm (22 × 17.7 × 9.8 in), and Iberia up to 56 × 40 × 25 cm (22 × 15.7 × 9.8 in), so easyJet's is roomier.

easyJet charges for it on its cheapest fare, while Iberia's Basic can be personal-item only.

Carry-on weight limits: 15 kg (33.1 lb) on easyJet, 10 kg (22 lb) on Iberia.

Personal items: 45 × 36 × 20 cm (17.7 × 14.2 × 7.9 in) on easyJet, and 40 × 30 × 15 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in) on Iberia.

A first checked bag on easyJet costs $13–$67 on flights within Europe, and Iberia includes one bag with Optima on flights between the U.S. and Spain.

Basic economy

easyJet (Standard fare): The standard fare includes only the under-seat bag.

Iberia (Basic): Long-haul Basic fares include a carry-on; on European routes, check your fare.

Loyalty and where they fly

easyJet is not in an alliance and Iberia is in oneworld.

Loyalty programs: none (easyJet) and Iberia Club (Iberia).

easyJet's main hubs are London Gatwick (LGW), London Luton (LTN). Iberia's are Madrid (MAD). The best choice often comes down to which airline flies nonstop from your airport.

Which should you book?

Choose easyJet if you want…

a bigger carry-on
a more generous carry-on weight limit
a bigger personal item
nonstops from LGW, LTN

Choose Iberia if you want…

a carry-on on its cheapest fare
cheaper checked bags
to earn and use oneworld miles and status
nonstops from MAD

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.