Vueling Baggage Fees (2026)
Quick summary
Vueling is a low-cost carrier where every ticket includes one free underseat bag (max 40 x 30 x 20 cm) — but that is the only free bag on the cheapest Basic fare. A larger overhead cabin bag (55 x 40 x 20 cm, up to 10kg) is included only on TimeFlex, Family, and Premium fares, and all hold luggage is a paid extra. Pre-book bags online, because items that don't fit at the gate are checked in at steep per-item fees. Fares are in euros (EUR).
The bottom line on Vueling baggage
Vueling is a bait-fare low-cost carrier: only the small underseat bag is free on Basic, while the overhead cabin bag and every checked bag are separate paid extras. The classic trap is turning up with a full-size cabin bag on a Basic ticket and getting it checked at the gate, where an oversize item costs €60 to €140 per flight instead of a few euros online.
The reliable way to come out ahead is to add every bag online at booking rather than at the airport, since a 25kg checked bag runs from about €10 online versus around €50 at the counter. If you need both a cabin bag and a checked bag, price the TimeFlex or Family bundle, which can beat paying piece by piece.
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Hidden pitfalls most travelers miss
- On a Basic fare only the small underseat bag is free — the larger overhead cabin bag and every checked bag are separate paid extras.
- A bag that fails the gate sizer is checked in on the spot: €60-75 for an oversize underseat bag and €110-140 for an oversize cabin bag, per flight.
- Excess weight over your purchased allowance costs €12 per extra kilo, up to a 32kg per-bag maximum.
Vuelingbaggage allowance & fees at a glance
| 🎒 Personal item | Free on every fare, including Basic: one underseat bag up to 40 x 30 x 20 cm (including handles and pockets) that fits under the seat in front of you. This is the only free bag on a Basic ticket. |
| 🧳 Carry-on allowance | A larger overhead cabin bag up to 55 x 40 x 20 cm and a maximum of 10kg is NOT free on a Basic fare — it must be added as a paid extra. It is included on TimeFlex, Family, and Premium fares. |
| 🧳 First checked bag | paid extra, price varies by route |
| 🧳 Second checked bag | from about €10 (EUR) online, route dependent |
Vueling checked bag fees
| Overhead cabin bag (55 x 40 x 20 cm, 10kg) add-on for Basic | paid extra, price varies by route |
| Checked bag 15kg / 20kg | from about €10 (EUR) online, route dependent |
| Checked bag 25kg | online from ~€10–€99; from about €50 at the airport |
| Max checked bag size | 158 cm total dimensions (L + H + W) |
Excess baggage cost calculator
Estimate what Vueling will actually charge for your bags — one way, typical domestic/regional route.
- Checked bag #1$11
Vueling is $4 cheaper than Volotea for these bags.
Estimates only. Fees vary by route, fare type, and date — always confirm before booking.
Vueling vs Volotea vs easyJet: baggage compared
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🔁 Change & cancellation
Basic fares are the most restrictive and largely non-refundable. Flight changes are allowed for a fee plus any fare difference, and are cheaper online than at the airport. TimeFlex bundles allow free date changes within a window. A 24-hour grace period applies to correct booking mistakes on direct bookings. Check the bundle conditions at the time of booking.
Vueling flight delayed or cancelled?
Compensation rules follow the route, not the airline — a Europe-departing Vueling flight delayed 3+ hours can be worth up to €600. Checking costs nothing.
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Other common fees
| Underseat bag too big at gate (over 40x30x20 cm) | €60 – €75 per item, per flight (checked in) |
| Cabin bag too big at gate (over 55x40x20 cm) | €110 – €140 per item, per flight (checked in) |
| Excess weight (over your purchased allowance, up to 32kg max per bag) | €12 per extra kg |
| Sports equipment (bike, skis, golf, surfboard, etc.) | from about €45 online / €55 at the airport, per item, per flight (book at least 48h ahead, max 32kg) |
| Stroller / pushchair / travel cot / infant car seat | free on all fares — check at the aircraft door |
| Seat selection (standard) | fee varies by route and seat |
What stops you paying these fees on Vueling
- A full-size cabin bag is not free on the cheapest Vueling fare, so the bag that fits under the seat matters — what size actually fits →
How to avoid extra fees
- The free underseat bag is 40 x 30 x 20 cm; Vueling enforces gate sizers strictly, so measure your bag (including handles) before you fly.
- On a Basic fare the overhead cabin bag is NOT included — add it online or choose a TimeFlex/Family/Premium fare that bundles it.
- Book any checked bag online at booking; airport prices start around €50 for a 25kg bag versus from ~€10 online.
- A bag that fails the gate sizer is checked in at €60–€140 depending on size — far more than pre-booking.
- Compare the TimeFlex/Family bundles if you need a cabin bag plus a checked bag, as they can be cheaper than paying piece by piece.
- Travelling with a baby? A pushchair, travel cot, or infant car seat flies free on every fare — gate-check the stroller at the aircraft door.
- Carrying skis, a bike, or golf clubs? Declare sports equipment online at least 48 hours ahead (from ~€45) rather than at the airport (from ~€55).
Vueling baggage — FAQ
＋ − What is Vueling's free baggage allowance?
One underseat bag up to 40 x 30 x 20 cm that fits under the seat in front of you, free on every fare. A larger overhead cabin bag and all hold luggage cost extra on the Basic fare.
＋ − Is the cabin bag free on Vueling?
Only on TimeFlex, Family, and Premium fares. On a Basic ticket the larger overhead cabin bag (55 x 40 x 20 cm, up to 10kg) is a paid add-on; you only get the free underseat bag.
＋ − How much is a checked bag on Vueling?
Checked bags start from about €10 online depending on route and weight, while a 25kg bag bought at the airport starts around €50. Booking online is much cheaper than at the gate, where oversize items cost €60–€140.
＋ − Does Vueling charge for strollers or sports equipment?
Baby equipment is free: one pushchair, travel cot, or infant car seat travels free on all fares, gate-checked at the aircraft door. Sports equipment (bike, skis, golf clubs, surfboard) is a paid extra from about €45 online (about €55 at the airport), per item per flight, and should be declared at least 48 hours before departure with a 32kg limit.
Sources & official policy links
Independent guide — not affiliated with Vueling. Figures here reflect Vueling's published Europe fares as of 2026-07-12.