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

Ryanair: 55 × 40 × 20 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 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).

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

Ryanair: The Basic fare includes only the small 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 Ryanair and Vueling fly from?

Ryanair's main hubs are Dublin (DUB), London Stansted (STN). Vueling's are BCN. The better pick is often whichever flies nonstop from your airport.

Are Ryanair and Vueling partners?

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

FR vs VY · 2026 comparison

Ryanair vs Vueling

Ryanair and Vueling are closely matched on the things we compare. Here's how they compare on bags, fees, comfort, reliability and loyalty.

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

Ryanair

No clear category wins

Vueling

No clear category wins

Quick verdict

Ryanair and Vueling are closely matched on the things we compare. Check the cheapest fare's bag rules before you compare prices.

Carry-on size: Ryanair: 55 × 40 × 20 cm · Vueling: 55 × 40 × 20 cm
Carry-on on the cheapest fare: Ryanair: Costs extra on basic fares · Vueling: Costs extra on basic fares

Side by side

	Ryanair	Vueling
Bags
Carry-on size	55 × 40 × 20 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	10 kg (22 lb)	10 kg (22 lb)
Personal item	40 × 30 × 20 cm	40 × 30 × 20 cm
Network
Alliance	None	None
Loyalty program	None	Vueling Club
Main hubs	DUB, STN	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

Both airlines allow a carry-on up to 55 × 40 × 20 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in).

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

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

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

Loyalty and where they fly

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

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

Ryanair's main hubs are Dublin (DUB), London Stansted (STN). Vueling's are BCN. The best choice often comes down to which airline flies nonstop from your airport.

Which should you book?

Choose Ryanair if you want…

nonstops from DUB, STN

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.