Vueling baggage fees and fare rules

IATA: VY

Last verified: 2026-08-23

Last verified: 2026-08-23Core baggage status: Recently checked

Where the base fare stops

Cabin-bag trigger

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.

What travels free

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.

Paid checked-bag model

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.

Highest-risk restriction

The main Vueling fee traps are Basic small-bag limits, paid large cabin bags, checked-bag timing, seat selection, and refund limits.

Quick ways to avoid fees

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.

Last verified note: Vueling carry-on, checked-bag, seat, change/cancellation, and unaccompanied-minor details were last verified on 2025-12-24.

Core fee breakdown

Start with what the base fare excludes, then check how purchase timing, bag size, and weight change the price.

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	Official sourceChecked 2026-08-23
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	Official sourceChecked 2026-08-23

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	Official sourceChecked 2026-08-23
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	Official sourceChecked 2026-08-23
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	Official sourceChecked 2026-08-23
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	Official sourceChecked 2026-08-23

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	Official sourceChecked 2026-08-23

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	Official sourceChecked 2026-08-23

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	Official sourceChecked 2026-08-23
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	Official sourceChecked 2026-08-23

Change and cancellation references

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.	Official sourceChecked 2026-08-23
All fares	All routes	Not permitted EUR	after booking	Ticket refunds not permitted except for flight cancellation or qualifying circumstances	Official sourceChecked 2026-08-23

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.

Compare with other airlines

Comparison links below are limited to airlines with closely related fee structures or booking models.

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