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

Norwegian: 55 × 40 × 23 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 in), up to 15 kg (33.1 lb). Wizz Air: 55 × 40 × 23 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 in), up to 10 kg (22 lb).

Where do Norwegian and Wizz Air fly from?

Norwegian's main hubs are OSL, CPH, ARN, HEL. Wizz Air's are Budapest (BUD). The better pick is often whichever flies nonstop from your airport.

Are Norwegian and Wizz Air partners?

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

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Norwegian vs Wizz Air

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

Norwegian: LowFare includes only a personal item that fits under the seat. LowFare+ and Flex add a 55 × 40 × 23 cm cabin bag. Wizz Air: The Basic fare includes only the under-seat bag.

Norwegian wins on a more generous carry-on weight limit; Wizz Air 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

Norwegian

Wins 1 category

A more generous carry-on weight limit

Wizz Air

No clear category wins

Quick verdict

Norwegian wins on a more generous carry-on weight limit; Wizz Air doesn't clearly win any category. Check the cheapest fare's bag rules before you compare prices.

Carry-on size: Norwegian: 55 × 40 × 23 cm · Wizz Air: 55 × 40 × 23 cm
Carry-on on the cheapest fare: Norwegian: Costs extra on basic fares · Wizz Air: Costs extra on basic fares

Side by side

	Norwegian	Wizz Air
Bags
Carry-on size	55 × 40 × 23 cm	55 × 40 × 23 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	40 × 30 × 20 cm	40 × 30 × 20 cm
Network
Alliance	None	None
Loyalty program	Norwegian Reward	None
Main hubs	OSL, CPH, ARN, HEL	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

Both airlines allow a carry-on up to 55 × 40 × 23 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 in).

Norwegian charges for it on its cheapest fare, while Wizz Air charges for it on its cheapest fare.

Carry-on weight limits: 15 kg (33.1 lb) on Norwegian, 10 kg (22 lb) on Wizz Air.

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

Basic economy

Norwegian (LowFare): LowFare includes only a personal item that fits under the seat. LowFare+ and Flex add a 55 × 40 × 23 cm cabin bag.

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

Loyalty and where they fly

Norwegian is not in an alliance and Wizz Air is not in an alliance.

Loyalty programs: Norwegian Reward (Norwegian) and none (Wizz Air).

Norwegian's main hubs are OSL, CPH, ARN, HEL. 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 Norwegian if you want…

a more generous carry-on weight limit
nonstops from OSL, CPH, ARN

Choose Wizz Air if you want…

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.