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

easyJet: 56 × 45 × 25 cm (22 × 17.7 × 9.8 in), up to 15 kg (33.1 lb). Vueling: 55 × 40 × 20 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in), up to 10 kg (22 lb). easyJet allows the larger bag.

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

easyJet: The standard fare includes only the under-seat bag. Vueling: The cheapest fare includes only a free under-seat bag. The 10 kg cabin bag comes with higher fares or costs extra: roughly €10–€59 online and more at the airport, depending on the flight.

Where do easyJet and Vueling fly from?

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

Are easyJet and Vueling partners?

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

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easyJet vs Vueling

easyJet wins on a bigger carry-on, a more generous carry-on weight limit and a bigger personal item; Vueling doesn't clearly win any category. 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

Vueling

No clear category wins

Quick verdict

easyJet wins on a bigger carry-on, a more generous carry-on weight limit and a bigger personal item; Vueling doesn't clearly win any category. Check the cheapest fare's bag rules before you compare prices.

Carry-on size: easyJet: 56 × 45 × 25 cm · Vueling: 55 × 40 × 20 cm
Carry-on on the cheapest fare: easyJet: Costs extra on basic fares · Vueling: Costs extra on basic fares

Side by side

	easyJet	Vueling
Bags
Carry-on size	56 × 45 × 25 cm	55 × 40 × 20 cm
Carry-on on the cheapest fare	Costs extra on basic fares	Costs extra on basic fares
Carry-on weight limit	15 kg (33.1 lb)	10 kg (22 lb)
Personal item	45 × 36 × 20 cm	40 × 30 × 20 cm
Network
Alliance	None	None
Loyalty program	None	Vueling Club
Main hubs	LGW, LTN	BCN

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 Vueling up to 55 × 40 × 20 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in), so easyJet's is roomier.

easyJet charges for it on its cheapest fare, while Vueling charges for it on its cheapest fare.

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

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

Loyalty and where they fly

easyJet is not in an alliance and Vueling is not in an alliance.

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

easyJet's main hubs are London Gatwick (LGW), London Luton (LTN). Vueling's are BCN. 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 Vueling if you want…

nonstops from BCN

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.