Quick Answer
Vueling (VY) is Spain’s largest airline + part of IAG (parent of British Airways + Iberia). 130+ Airbus A320 family, 130+ destinations. Founded 2004. Baggage allowance: Free: 1 small item 40x30x20cm. Cabin bag 10kg 55x40x20cm: €10-30 (or with TimeFlex/Optima fare). Checked 23kg: €25-60. Sport bag (32kg): €40-90. Check-in: online 7 days-2 hours before departure (FREE). Airport check-in fee: €40 if missed online. Boarding: Excellence (Business) → Premium (Optima/TimeFlex) → Standard. Common fees: name change €60+, flight change €60+, late check-in €40. Hubs: Barcelona-El Prat BCN (main), Madrid MAD, Paris Orly, Rome Fiumicino. IAG group: shared loyalty program with BA + Iberia. Tip: TimeFlex fare includes cabin bag + flexible changes — often worth €15-25 extra over Basic.
Vueling baggage rules
- Free small item (every fare): 40x30x20cm. Under seat in front.
- Cabin bag 10kg 55x40x20cm: €10-30 add-on. Or included with TimeFlex/Optima/Excellence fares.
- Checked 23kg: €25-60 add-on. Cheaper online.
- Sport equipment (32kg): €40-90 (ski, golf, surfboard).
- Pets (small in cabin): €40 (max 8kg).
- Pets in hold: €60-100.
- Liquid limit: 100ml each + 1L resealable bag.
- Stroller (free): for under-2 children.
- Family with under-12: all seated together free.
- Excess baggage: €25-50 per kg over.
Vueling check-in
- Online check-in: 7 days to 2 hours before departure. FREE.
- Mobile boarding pass: Vueling app + PDF.
- Airport check-in: €40 if missed online.
- Boarding pass at counter: €40.
- Boarding closes 30 minutes before scheduled departure.
- Document check: required for non-Schengen flights.
- Self-service kiosks: at most airports.
Vueling fare types
- Basic: only 40x30x20cm small item. NO seat selection. NO miles. Cheapest.
- Optima: 10kg cabin bag + 23kg checked + seat selection (random). Mid-tier.
- TimeFlex: 10kg cabin bag + 23kg checked + free seat selection + flexible changes (1 free).
- Excellence (Business): 2×23kg checked + lounge access at hubs + extra legroom seats + Vueling Plus seats + Premium meal.
- VuelingClub: loyalty miles. Earn + redeem.
Vueling boarding + seats
- Excellence (Business): board first.
- Premium (Optima/TimeFlex): board second (with priority).
- Standard (Basic): board last.
- Standard seat: €5-15 (random if not selected).
- Front row + Premium seats: €15-25 extra legroom.
- Family with under-12: seated together free.
- VuelingClub Premium: priority + free seat selection.
Common Vueling fees
- Late online check-in: €40.
- Airport check-in: €40.
- Name change: €60.
- Flight change: €60+ + fare difference (Basic). Free for TimeFlex 1 change.
- Cancellation: non-refundable except taxes.
- Oversized cabin bag at gate: €70.
- Extra checked bag at airport: +€20-30 vs online.
- WiFi onboard: €5-15.
- Special assistance: FREE — book 48h ahead.
Vueling routes + hubs
- 130+ destinations: Spain + Europe + North Africa.
- Top hubs: Barcelona-El Prat BCN (main), Madrid MAD, Paris Orly ORY, Rome Fiumicino FCO.
- Spain dominant: Madrid + Barcelona + Bilbao + Sevilla + Málaga + Palma + Tenerife + Gran Canaria.
- European routes: Paris + Rome + Amsterdam + London + Berlin + Brussels.
- North African: Marrakech + Casablanca + Tunis.
- Cheap routes: €15-50 typical. €5-15 super-cheap deals.
- Airbus A320 family: all narrow-body.
- IAG group: shared with BA + Iberia + Aer Lingus + LEVEL.
Vueling tips + reviews
- Book 6-8 weeks ahead: cheapest typically.
- Tuesday + Wednesday cheapest: avoid Friday-Sunday.
- TimeFlex worth it: +€15-25 vs Basic includes cabin bag (€10-30 saving) + free changes.
- Vueling Plus card: Spanish flights only. Bag, priority, flexibility.
- Newsletter promo emails.
- App exclusive deals: some only in-app.
- Skytrax: 3-star low-cost.
- Reviews: 3.5/5 stars typical TrustPilot.
- Common complaints: baggage strict, occasional delays at BCN.
- VuelingClub: earn miles redeemable on Iberia + BA + American + Qatar.
Frequently Asked Questions
Vueling free baggage?
1 small item 40x30x20cm — FREE every fare. To bring 10kg cabin bag, pay €10-30 OR upgrade to Optima/TimeFlex/Excellence fare which includes it.
Vueling check-in online?
7 days to 2 hours before departure. FREE. Avoid airport check-in €40 fee. Mobile boarding pass via app.
Vueling Optima vs TimeFlex?
Optima includes 10kg cabin + 23kg checked + random seat. TimeFlex adds free seat selection + 1 free change. €15-25 difference. TimeFlex better value if want flexibility.
Vueling vs Iberia?
Vueling: low-cost (no included meals, fees for bags, basic). Iberia: full-service (meals included Premium Economy+, more flexibility). Both IAG group. Vueling cheaper for short-haul Spain/Europe.
Vueling fees to avoid?
Late online check-in €40, airport check-in €40, oversized cabin bag at gate €70, name change €60. Pre-book bags + select fare with included bag (TimeFlex).
VuelingClub miles?
VuelingClub earns miles redeemable on Vueling + Iberia + BA + American + Qatar Airways. Earn rate similar to other LCC programs. Bronze (10K miles), Silver (35K), Gold (60K) tiers.
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