Vueling Carry-On Size & Personal Item Rules (2025 Guide)

Quick Answer
✅ Vueling includes 1 free personal item (16 x 12 x 8 in / 40 x 30 x 20 cm).
✈️ Standard carry-on bags (22 x 16 x 10 in / 55 x 40 x 23 cm, up to 22 lbs / 10 kg) are only free with Optima/Family/TimeFlex fares or for a fee.
⚠️ Base “Basic” fares do not include an overhead cabin bag.


Details

  • Personal item (free for all fares):
  • 1 item up to 16 x 12 x 8 in (40 x 30 x 20 cm).
  • Must fit under the seat.
  • Carry-on bag (paid or included in higher fares):
  • 1 bag up to 22 x 16 x 10 in (55 x 40 x 23 cm).
  • Max weight: 22 lbs (10 kg).
  • Stored in overhead bins.
  • Only included with Optima, Family, TimeFlex fares or purchased separately.
  • Checked baggage:
  • Not included with Basic fares.
  • Available for purchase (15–30 kg options).
  • International flights:
  • Same carry-on rules apply across Vueling’s Europe and North Africa routes.

Vueling Carry-On Rules Summary

Fare TypeBags AllowedSize Limit (in/cm)Weight Limit
Basic1 personal item only16 x 12 x 8 (40 x 30 x 20)
Optima/Family/TimeFlex1 carry-on + 1 personal22 x 16 x 10 (55 x 40 x 23)22 lbs (10 kg)

How to Measure Your Bag for Vueling

  1. Place your bag against a wall or flat surface.
  2. Measure height, width, and depth, including wheels, handles, and pockets.
  3. Compare with Vueling’s limits:
  • Personal item: 16 x 12 x 8 in (40 x 30 x 20 cm).
  • Carry-on bag: 22 x 16 x 10 in (55 x 40 x 23 cm).
  1. If oversized or heavier than 10 kg, your bag must be checked.

Gotchas / Common Issues

  • ✈️ Fare trap: The cheapest Basic fare does not include an overhead cabin bag.
  • ✈️ Strict checks: Bags are weighed and sized often at the gate.
  • ✈️ Cheaper online: Buying carry-on or checked baggage online saves money.

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