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

Vueling: 55 × 40 × 20 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in), up to 10 kg (22 lb). Wizz Air: 55 × 40 × 23 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 in), up to 10 kg (22 lb). Wizz Air allows the larger bag.

Do Vueling and Wizz Air include a carry-on on basic economy?

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

Where do Vueling and Wizz Air fly from?

Vueling's main hubs are BCN. Wizz Air's are Budapest (BUD). The better pick is often whichever flies nonstop from your airport.

Are Vueling and Wizz Air partners?

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

VY vs W6 · 2026 comparison

Vueling vs Wizz Air

Vueling doesn't clearly win any category; Wizz Air wins on a bigger carry-on. Here's how they compare on bags, fees, comfort, reliability and loyalty.

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

Vueling

No clear category wins

Wizz Air

Wins 1 category

A bigger carry-on

Quick verdict

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

Carry-on size: Vueling: 55 × 40 × 20 cm · Wizz Air: 55 × 40 × 23 cm
Carry-on on the cheapest fare: Vueling: Costs extra on basic fares · Wizz Air: Costs extra on basic fares

Side by side

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

Vueling allows a carry-on up to 55 × 40 × 20 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in), and Wizz Air up to 55 × 40 × 23 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 in), so Wizz Air's is roomier.

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

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

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

Loyalty and where they fly

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

Loyalty programs: Vueling Club (Vueling) and none (Wizz Air).

Vueling's main hubs are BCN. 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 Vueling if you want…

nonstops from BCN

Choose Wizz Air if you want…

a bigger carry-on
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.