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

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

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

Iberia: Long-haul Basic fares include a carry-on; on European routes, check your fare. 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 Iberia and Vueling fly from?

Iberia's main hubs are Madrid (MAD). Vueling's are BCN. The better pick is often whichever flies nonstop from your airport.

Are Iberia and Vueling partners?

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

IB vs VY · 2026 comparison

Iberia vs Vueling

Iberia wins on a bigger carry-on and a carry-on on its cheapest fare; Vueling wins on 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

Iberia

Wins 2 categories

A bigger carry-on
A carry-on on its cheapest fare

Vueling

Wins 1 category

A bigger personal item

Quick verdict

Iberia wins on a bigger carry-on and a carry-on on its cheapest fare; Vueling wins on a bigger personal item. Check the cheapest fare's bag rules before you compare prices.

Carry-on size: Iberia: 56 × 40 × 25 cm · Vueling: 55 × 40 × 20 cm
Carry-on on the cheapest fare: Iberia: Not on some basic fares · Vueling: Costs extra on basic fares

Side by side

	Iberia	Vueling
Bags
Carry-on size	56 × 40 × 25 cm	55 × 40 × 20 cm
Carry-on on the cheapest fare	Not on some basic fares	Costs extra on basic fares
Carry-on weight limit	10 kg (22 lb)	10 kg (22 lb)
Personal item	40 × 30 × 15 cm	40 × 30 × 20 cm
Network
Alliance	oneworld	None
Loyalty program	Iberia Club	Vueling Club
Main hubs	MAD	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

Iberia allows a carry-on up to 56 × 40 × 25 cm (22 × 15.7 × 9.8 in), and Vueling up to 55 × 40 × 20 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in), so Iberia's is roomier.

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

Carry-on weight limits: 10 kg (22 lb) on Iberia, 10 kg (22 lb) on Vueling.

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

Loyalty and where they fly

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

Loyalty programs: Iberia Club (Iberia) and Vueling Club (Vueling).

Iberia's main hubs are Madrid (MAD). Vueling's are BCN. The best choice often comes down to which airline flies nonstop from your airport.

Which should you book?

Choose Iberia if you want…

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

Choose Vueling if you want…

a bigger personal item
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.