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

Transavia: 55 × 35 × 25 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 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). Transavia allows the larger bag.

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

Transavia: Basic includes only a small under-seat bag (40 × 30 × 20 cm); a cabin bag costs extra or comes with higher fares. 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 Transavia and Vueling fly from?

Transavia's main hubs are Amsterdam (AMS), ORY. Vueling's are BCN. The better pick is often whichever flies nonstop from your airport.

Are Transavia and Vueling partners?

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

HV vs VY · 2026 comparison

Transavia vs Vueling

Transavia wins on a bigger carry-on; 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

Transavia

Wins 1 category

A bigger carry-on

Vueling

No clear category wins

Quick verdict

Transavia wins on a bigger carry-on; Vueling doesn't clearly win any category. Check the cheapest fare's bag rules before you compare prices.

Carry-on size: Transavia: 55 × 35 × 25 cm · Vueling: 55 × 40 × 20 cm
Carry-on on the cheapest fare: Transavia: Costs extra on basic fares · Vueling: Costs extra on basic fares

Side by side

	Transavia	Vueling
Bags
Carry-on size	55 × 35 × 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	10 kg (22 lb)	10 kg (22 lb)
Personal item	40 × 30 × 20 cm	40 × 30 × 20 cm
Network
Alliance	None	None
Loyalty program	Flying Blue	Vueling Club
Main hubs	AMS, ORY	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

Transavia allows a carry-on up to 55 × 35 × 25 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 9.8 in), and Vueling up to 55 × 40 × 20 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in), so Transavia's is roomier.

Transavia 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 Transavia, 10 kg (22 lb) on Vueling.

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

Loyalty and where they fly

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

Loyalty programs: Flying Blue (Transavia) and Vueling Club (Vueling).

Transavia's main hubs are Amsterdam (AMS), ORY. Vueling's are BCN. The best choice often comes down to which airline flies nonstop from your airport.

Which should you book?

Choose Transavia if you want…

a bigger carry-on
nonstops from AMS, ORY

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.