Vueling baggage fees and fare rules
Vueling Basic includes one small under-seat cabin bag. A larger 10 kg cabin bag is either bundled with TimeFlex, Optima, or Family fares, or bought as an add-on priced by route and timing.
The included Basic bag is 40 x 20 x 30 cm and must fit under the seat in front. That is the free path; an overhead cabin bag is a separate decision.
Vueling checked baggage is purchased by weight allowance. The 15 kg, 20 kg, and 25 kg bag products each have their own route-, season-, and timing-based price range, and excess weight is charged per additional kg at the airport.
The main Vueling fee traps are Basic small-bag limits, paid large cabin bags, checked-bag timing, seat selection, and refund limits.
Price a common Vueling roundtrip before booking.
Vueling bag costs need a route, fare, or baggage-concept lookup before a useful total can be quoted.
Run the checked-bag calculator- Measure the under-seat bag before booking Basic; if it needs the overhead bin, price the large cabin bag or a bundled fare.
- Buy checked baggage before the airport when needed because the 15 kg, 20 kg, and 25 kg bag ranges depend on route, season, and timing.
- Choose the lowest checked-bag weight that realistically works; buying too little can trigger the EUR 12 per-kg airport excess charge.
Check nearby fee models before you decide.
Estimate the bag-fee hit before you book.
Use the current published fee rows for Vueling to test a simple scenario. If the price depends on route, fare, or purchase timing, this module will send you to the full calculator instead of pretending there is one universal fee.
Vueling does not publish a single broad numeric USD first-bag fee in this dataset. The price depends on route, fare, currency, purchase timing, or how the allowance is calculated.
The full calculator is the safer next step because this airline does not publish a broad numeric first checked bag fee in the current fee details.
Compare the bag bill before the fare wins.
Pick travelers, bags, route context, and bag size. The table estimates only when the stored fee data has a usable fixed amount. Route-priced airlines stay flagged for lookup instead of showing a false $0.
| Airline | Trip bag cost | Annual exposure | Best card waiver | Overweight / oversize | Next step |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vueling Current page | Route lookup needed Missing first bag fee. | Route-priced | No modeled card | Standard-size input | Price this airline Usually depends on route or market and fare family. |
| Iberia Express | Route lookup needed Missing first bag fee. | Route-priced | No modeled card | Standard-size input | Price this airline Usually depends on route or market and fare family. |
| Iberia | Route lookup needed Missing first bag fee. | Route-priced | No modeled card | Standard-size input | Price this airline Usually depends on route or market and fare family. |
| Ryanair | Route lookup needed Missing first bag fee. | Route-priced | No modeled card | Standard-size input | Price this airline Usually depends on route or market and fare family. |
| easyJet | Route lookup needed Missing first bag fee. | Route-priced | No modeled card | Standard-size input | Price this airline Usually depends on route or market and purchase timing. |
| Alaska Airlines | $180 | $180 | $180 / year Atmos Rewards Visa Business card | Standard-size input | Price this airline |
| American Airlines | $180 | $180 | Standard-size input | Price this airline | |
| Delta Air Lines | $180 | $180 | $180 / year Delta SkyMiles Gold American Express Card | Standard-size input | Price this airline |
| United Airlines | $180 | $180 | $180 / year United Explorer Card | Standard-size input | Price this airline |
| Southwest Airlines | $180 | $180 | No modeled card | Standard-size input | Price this airline |
Core fee breakdown
Published fees below are grouped by fee type and keep the route, fare, and timing limits that matter for booking.
Carry-on rules
See also the broader carry-on fee reference.
When the issue is whether a bag will physically pass at the gate, compare the published rule with sizer enforcement reality.
| Applies to | Region / route | Amount | Timing | Conditions | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic fare | All routes | 0.00 EUR | per flight | Every fare includes one underseat cabin bag; large cabin bag access depends on fare, paid add-on, infant, or availability | Source |
| Optional add-on / bundled fares | All routes | From EUR 10 to 59 online; higher at airport/gate EUR | at booking / manage booking | Overhead cabin bag price depends on route, date, bundle, seat choice, and whether bought online or at airport | Source |
Personal item rules
Checked baggage fees
See also the checked baggage fee reference. For a side-by-side baseline comparison, review Iberia Express, Iberia, Ryanair, easyJet.
| Applies to | Region / route | Amount | Timing | Conditions | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional add-on | All routes | From EUR 10 to 120 by weight tier online EUR | at booking / manage booking | Checked bags are sold in 15/20/25/30 kg tiers; price changes by route, date, channel, and airport timing | Source |
| Optional add-on | All routes | From 14 to 96 EUR | at booking / manage booking | 20 kg checked-bag product; price changes by route, season, purchase channel, and timing | Source |
| Optional add-on | All routes | From 18 to 99 EUR | at booking / manage booking | 25 kg checked-bag product; included with some bundles, otherwise priced by route and timing | Source |
| Optional add-on | All routes | From 25 to 120 EUR | web / app | 30 kg checked-bag product; destination and purchase timing drive the displayed price | Source |
| Sports equipment, large musical instruments, and special baggage | Vueling-operated flights | Special-luggage add-on EUR | booking / manage booking | Sports equipment is not included by fare; add it as special luggage and keep it within hold limits | Source |
Excess and overweight baggage
| Applies to | Region / route | Amount | Timing | Conditions | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Checked bags above purchased weight allowance | All routes | 12.00 EUR | at airport | Excess luggage is charged per kg at check-in when the purchased checked-bag weight is exceeded, up to 32 kg | Source |
Oversized baggage
| Applies to | Region / route | Amount | Timing | Conditions | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Checked bags above published size limit | All routes | Not published as separate flat fee EUR | before travel / check-in desk | Standard checked bags must stay within 158 linear cm; special items use special-luggage handling instead | Source |
Seat and fare-related fees
See also the seat selection fee reference.
| Applies to | Region / route | Amount | Timing | Conditions | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All fares | All routes | From 0 to 24 EUR | at booking / check-in | Standard seat selection; free random seat assigned at check-in if not purchased | Source |
| All fares | All routes | From 8 to 45 EUR | at booking / manage booking | Front row or extra legroom seats; price varies by route and timing | Source |
Change and cancellation references
See also the change and cancellation fee reference.
| Applies to | Region / route | Amount | Timing | Conditions | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All fares | All routes | Fee plus fare difference EUR | before departure | Flight changes may require a fee plus fare difference; TimeFlex allows changes with fewer restrictions. | Source |
| All fares | All routes | Not permitted EUR | after booking | Ticket refunds not permitted except for flight cancellation or qualifying circumstances | Source |
How to avoid paying this fee
- Measure the under-seat bag before booking Basic; if it needs the overhead bin, price the large cabin bag or a bundled fare.
- Buy checked baggage before the airport when needed because the 15 kg, 20 kg, and 25 kg bag ranges depend on route, season, and timing.
- Choose the lowest checked-bag weight that realistically works; buying too little can trigger the EUR 12 per-kg airport excess charge.
- Avoid relying on refunds; the refund row says tickets are not refundable except for flight cancellation or qualifying circumstances.
Fare-class behavior
Basic
Basic includes the small 40 x 20 x 30 cm under-seat bag. A larger cabin bag, checked bag, or selected seat can change the trip cost.
TimeFlex / Optima / Family
These fare paths can include the large 10 kg cabin bag, so compare the bundle against buying the add-on separately.
Checked-bag weights
Vueling sells 15 kg, 20 kg, and 25 kg checked-bag products with separate ranges that vary by route, season, and purchase timing.
Changes and refunds
Flight changes are fee-based plus fare difference unless a fare such as TimeFlex gives fewer restrictions. Refunds are not permitted except for flight cancellation or qualifying circumstances.
Real-world scenarios
For international delay and cancellation coverage on itineraries that fall within EU261 scope, see the EU261 passenger rights reference.
Flying Basic with only a small bag
The free path is one 40 x 20 x 30 cm bag under the seat and no overhead cabin bag.
Adding a large cabin bag
The large cabin bag has a EUR 8 to EUR 75 range and can also be included with TimeFlex, Optima, or Family fares.
Checking a 20 kg bag
The 20 kg checked-bag row shows a EUR 14 to EUR 69 range based on route, season, and purchase timing.
Going over purchased weight
Excess baggage is charged at EUR 12 per additional kg at the airport.
When fees may not apply
- Vueling does not offer an unaccompanied-minor service; passengers under 16 must travel with an adult.
- Ticket refunds are not permitted except for flight cancellation or qualifying circumstances.
- No Vueling co-branded card baggage waiver is listed in the current fee details.
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