Vueling fees and trap map

IATA: VY
Last verified: 2025-12-24
Quick summary

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What drives the fees

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Main stack to watch

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Carry-on policy
0.00 EUR

One small cabin bag included (40 × 20 × 30 cm) that must fit under the seat in front

Seat upsell signal
From 0 to 24 EUR

Standard seat selection; free random seat assigned at check-in if not purchased

Change flexibility
Varies EUR

Flight changes permitted for a fee plus fare difference; amount varies by route and timing; TimeFlex fares allow changes with fewer restrictions

How to beat Vueling fees

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Related references

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Published fee rows

11 verified rows
CategoryAmountConditionsPricingWhenSource
Carry on0.00 EUROne small cabin bag included (40 × 20 × 30 cm) that must fit under the seat in frontNot publishedper flightSource
Carry onFrom 8 to 75 EURLarge cabin bag up to 10 kg (55 × 40 × 20 cm); included with TimeFlex, Optima, or Family fares, or available as an add-on; price varies by route and timingNot publishedat booking / manage tripSource
Checked baggageFrom 10 to 59 EUR15 kg checked bag; price varies by route, season, and purchase timingNot publishedat booking / manage tripSource
Checked baggageFrom 14 to 69 EUR20 kg checked bag; price varies by route, season, and purchase timingNot publishedat booking / manage tripSource
Checked baggageFrom 18 to 89 EUR25 kg checked bag; price varies by route, season, and purchase timingNot publishedat booking / manage tripSource
Checked baggage12.00 EURExcess baggage fee per additional kg over purchased allowanceNot publishedat airportSource
Seat selectionFrom 0 to 24 EURStandard seat selection; free random seat assigned at check-in if not purchasedNot publishedat booking / check-inSource
Seat selectionFrom 8 to 45 EURFront row or extra legroom seats; price varies by route and timingNot publishedat booking / manage tripSource
Change cancellationVaries EURFlight changes permitted for a fee plus fare difference; amount varies by route and timing; TimeFlex fares allow changes with fewer restrictionsNot publishedbefore departureSource
Change cancellationNot permitted EURTicket refunds not permitted except for flight cancellation or qualifying circumstancesNot publishedafter bookingSource
Unaccompanied minorNot permitted EURVueling does not offer an Unaccompanied Minor service; passengers under 16 must travel with an adultNot publishedat bookingSource

How to use this page

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Sizer Reality Check

Carry-on measurements usually include wheels and handles. A bag marketed as "22 inches" can still fail if the real outer shell runs tall or will not compress when gate staff starts enforcing size visually.

Legacy-Carriers Baseline22 x 14 x 9 in
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