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Iberia vs Vueling Baggage Allowance
Cabin bag size, checked allowance and excess fees for Iberia and Vueling side by side — both from the airlines' official policies, checked 30 October 2026.
Iberia
- Cabin bag: 1 bag max 56 x 40 x 25 cm; Business long-haul: 2 bags
- Personal item: 1 personal carry-on item max 30 x 40 x 15 cm, under the seat
- Cabin weight: 10.0 kg
- Checked (Standard piece (all fares)): Max standard weight 23 kg per piece, max 158 cm (H+W+L) incl. handle/pockets/wheels; number of free pieces depends on the ticket fare (see Iberia baggage calculator)
- Prepaid vs airport: Lowest price when adding baggage while booking, highest during check-in; online prices are always lower than airport prices.
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Vueling
- Cabin bag: —
- Checked (Fly Light / basic (add-on)): Checked bags are paid add-ons: 15 kg, 20 kg, 25 kg or 30 kg, one bag of each type per passenger
- Prepaid vs airport: Adding a bag online is stated to be 50% cheaper than at the airport
The short verdict
By cabin volume and weight the two are closely matched — the real difference is in the fare tables below.
Both airlines count baggage differently across fares, so compare the checked tables before you book the cheaper ticket: a fare with no bag included can end up costing more.
Iberia checked baggage by fare
| Fare / class | Checked baggage allowance |
|---|---|
| Standard piece (all fares) | Max standard weight 23 kg per piece, max 158 cm (H+W+L) incl. handle/pockets/wheels; number of free pieces depends on the ticket fare (see Iberia baggage calculator) |
| Additional baggage (paid options) | Extra bags selectable at 15 kg, 23 kg or 32 kg; up to 9 checked items per passenger including free allowance (route restrictions apply) |
Bags over the allowance up to 32 kg accepted on payment of an excess fee; bags over 32 kg are not accepted.
Vueling checked baggage by fare
| Fare / class | Checked baggage allowance |
|---|---|
| Fly Light / basic (add-on) | Checked bags are paid add-ons: 15 kg, 20 kg, 25 kg or 30 kg, one bag of each type per passenger |
| Fly (if selected at purchase), Fly Grande, Optima & Family | 25 kg bag included |
| Add-on prices (web/app) | 15 kg from EUR 10-95; 20 kg from EUR 14-96; 25 kg from EUR 18-99; 30 kg from EUR 25-120, varying by destination |
Max dimension L+H+W = 158 cm regardless of weight. At the airport only the 25 kg bag price is listed: EUR 50-160.
Official source: Iberia baggage policy — official website
Policy checked: 30 October 2026. Airlines change allowances and fees — confirm on the official page before you travel.
Policy checked: 30 October 2026. Airlines change allowances and fees — confirm on the official page before you travel.
Official source: Vueling baggage policy — official website
Policy checked: 30 October 2026. Airlines change allowances and fees — confirm on the official page before you travel.
Policy checked: 30 October 2026. Airlines change allowances and fees — confirm on the official page before you travel.