Vueling Airlines Baggage Policy
Note: The following reflects Vueling Airlines' baggage policy as of the latest available information in 2025. Policies vary by fare type (Fly Light, Basic, Optima, Family, TimeFlex, Excellence) and route (domestic or international). Fees vary by route, season, and booking method (online vs. airport).
Important: Vueling is a low-cost carrier, and many fare types do not include free checked baggage or overhead cabin bag allowances. Prepaying baggage online saves up to 50% compared to airport fees.
Carry-On Baggage Allowance
All passengers are allowed one personal item for free, with overhead cabin bags permitted only with certain fares or Priority Boarding. Items must fit under the seat or in overhead bins.
| Fare Type |
Allowance |
Maximum Dimensions |
Maximum Weight |
Notes |
| Fly Light, Basic |
1 personal item |
40 x 30 x 20 cm (15.7 x 11.8 x 7.9 in) |
Combined with cabin bag: ≤10 kg (22 lb) |
Must fit under seat; cabin bag requires purchase (€10–€80) or Priority Boarding |
| Optima, Family, TimeFlex, Excellence, Premium Customers |
1 personal item + 1 cabin bag |
Personal: 40 x 30 x 20 cm
Cabin: 55 x 40 x 20 cm (21.7 x 15.7 x 7.9 in) |
Combined: ≤10 kg (22 lb) |
Cabin bag in overhead bin; free check-in option for cabin bag |
| Infant (under 2 years, no seat) |
1 personal item |
40 x 30 x 20 cm |
Not specified |
Up to 2 baby items (e.g., stroller, car seat) checked free |
| Disabled Travelers |
1 personal item + 1 cabin bag |
Personal: 40 x 30 x 20 cm
Cabin: 55 x 40 x 20 cm |
Combined: ≤10 kg (22 lb) |
Free cabin bag; assistive devices (e.g., crutches) free |
- Personal items include purses, laptop bags, or small backpacks; must fit under the seat.
Liquids in carry-on are restricted to 100 ml containers in a 1-liter transparent, resealable bag; medicines exempt with presentation at security.
- Additional items (e.g., jacket, umbrella, duty-free bags, assistive devices) do not count toward the allowance.
- Without Priority Boarding or eligible fare, cabin bags are checked at the gate for €41.72 (check-in desk) or €49.23 (boarding gate) per item each way.
- Passengers report occasional leniency with soft bags slightly over size (e.g., 1–2 cm), but strict enforcement at busy airports (e.g., Barcelona, Athens); sizers are used.
Checked Baggage Allowance
Vueling uses the Piece Concept, with checked baggage included only in certain fares. Maximum dimensions per bag are 158 cm (62 linear inches, length + width + height).
| Route/Fare |
Allowance |
Max Weight per Bag |
Max Dimensions |
Notes |
| Fly Light, Basic |
0 bags free |
32 kg (71 lb) |
158 cm (62 in) |
Purchase required; max 4 bags |
| Optima, Family |
1 bag |
25 kg (55 lb) |
158 cm (62 in) |
Free; additional bags purchasable |
| Excellence |
1 bag |
30 kg (66 lb) |
158 cm (62 in) |
Free; additional bags purchasable |
| Punto Program (Silver, Gold, Platinum) |
+1 bag (based on tier) |
23 kg (50 lb) |
158 cm (62 in) |
Additional allowance for members |
| Infant (under 2 years, no seat) |
0 bags free |
10 kg (22 lb) |
158 cm (62 in) |
Up to 2 baby items (e.g., stroller, car seat) free |
| Flights to/from Algeria, Cape Verde, Egypt, Gambia, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Senegal, Tunisia |
0 bags free |
32 kg (71 lb) |
158 cm (62 in) |
1 bag per passenger; purchase required |
- Up to 4 checked bags per passenger; total weight ≤50 kg (except flights to/from listed countries, 1 bag max). Bags over 32 kg or 158 cm are not accepted; ship as cargo.
- Passengers must notify Vueling of checked baggage during booking or via Customer Service; adding at airport costs €50–€60 per bag.
- Passengers report high fees for adding baggage at the airport (e.g., €34.95 admin fee per booking); prepaying online is recommended.
Excess and Oversized Baggage Fees
Fees apply for extra bags, overweight, or oversized baggage, with savings for prepayment online or via the Vueling app.
| Route |
Condition |
Fee (One-Way, Approx.) |
| All Routes |
Checked Bag (15 kg) |
€10–€95 (online) / €50–€60 (airport) |
| All Routes |
Checked Bag (20 kg) |
€10–€95 (online) / €50–€60 (airport) |
| All Routes |
Checked Bag (25 kg) |
€10–€95 (online) / €50–€60 (airport) |
| All Routes |
Checked Bag (30 kg) |
€10–€95 (online) / €50–€60 (airport) |
| All Routes |
Overweight (23–32 kg) |
€12 per kg |
| All Routes |
Extra Cabin Bag (without Priority Boarding) |
€41.72 (check-in desk) / €49.23 (gate) |
- Fees vary by destination and date; online prices start at €10 for domestic, €21.88 for international.
- Additional €34.95 admin fee may apply for adding baggage at airport.
- Passengers report fees exceeding flight costs for multiple bags; always add baggage during booking or online.
Special Baggage
Sports Equipment
Sports equipment counts as checked baggage; must be declared in advance.
| Equipment |
Allowance |
Fee (One-Way) |
| Skis, Snowboards, Golf Clubs, Bicycles, Surfboards, Windsurfing |
≤32 kg, ≤270 cm |
€45–€80 (online) / €80 (airport) |
- Equipment must be packed (e.g., bikes disassembled, tires deflated); collected at special baggage carousels (e.g., Barcelona).
- Passengers report inconsistent fee application; prepay online to avoid higher airport costs.
Musical Instruments
Small instruments can be carried as cabin baggage; larger ones require checking or an extra seat.
- Cabin: Must fit within 55 x 40 x 20 cm, ≤10 kg (combined with personal item); counts as cabin bag with Priority Boarding.
- Checked: ≤32 kg, ≤270 cm; counts as checked baggage with fees (€45–€80 online, €80 airport).
- Extra Seat: Book in advance via Customer Service for large instruments.
Pets
Pets (dogs, cats, some birds, turtles/tortoises) are allowed in the cabin with advance approval.
| Location |
Weight (Pet + Carrier) |
Fee (One-Way) |
| Cabin |
≤10 kg (22 lb); ≤8 kg on some flights |
€40 (domestic) / €50 (international) |
- Carriers must fit within 24 x 29 x 21 cm; counts as cabin bag with Priority Boarding.
- Health certificates and approved carriers required; add during booking.
- Assistance animals travel free with documentation; advance notice required.
- Pets not allowed in hold; ship as cargo if over weight limit.
Prohibited Items
Certain items are restricted for safety and regulatory reasons.
- Carry-on: Liquids over 100 ml (except medicines), weapons, explosives, e-cigarettes, power banks (must be in carry-on, ≤100 Wh).
- Checked: Loose lithium batteries, hoverboards, hazardous materials.
- Smart luggage accepted only if batteries are removed; batteries ≤100 Wh carried in cabin.
Lost, Damaged, or Delayed Baggage
Vueling follows Regulation (EC) No 261/2004 and the Montreal Convention for baggage issues.
- Delayed: Report at the airport’s Baggage Services desk before leaving; file a Property Irregularity Report (PIR). Claims within 21 days.
- Damaged: Report within 7 days with a Damage Baggage Report; compensation up to 1,288 SDR.
- Lost: File a claim within 7 days; compensation up to 1,288 SDR.
- Passengers report slow claim processing and challenges contacting support; retain PIR and receipts.
Additional Notes
- Check-in: Online check-in available 7 days to 2 hours before departure; airport check-in incurs a fee unless with infants or assistance animals. Baggage drop closes 45 minutes (domestic) or 60 minutes (international) before departure.
- Assistive Devices: Wheelchairs, crutches, and medical equipment are free with advance notice; must fit within cabin limits or be checked.
- Punto Program Benefits: Silver, Gold, and Platinum members receive additional checked baggage (≤23 kg) based on tier.
- Codeshare Flights: Most restrictive policy applies; Iberia/British Airways flights allow 1 carry-on (55 x 40 x 20 cm) and 1 checked bag (≤23 kg).
- Passengers report high baggage fees (e.g., 3 bags costing more than a Barcelona–Mallorca flight); strict enforcement at busy airports; prepay online to save.
