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In short

Vueling is a Spanish low-cost airline owned by IAG and based at Barcelona–El Prat. Its Airbus A320-family jets fly to 100+ destinations in Spain, Europe, North Africa and the Middle East, suiting short city breaks and beach trips. Vueling is not in an alliance and runs Vueling Club. Every seat is Economy, and cabin baggage depends on the fare.

Vueling is a Spanish low-cost airline owned by International Airlines Group (IAG), with Barcelona as its main base.

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What to expect

Vueling (IATA VY) is a Spanish low-cost airline headquartered in Viladecans near Barcelona and part of International Airlines Group (IAG), with British Airways, Iberia and Aer Lingus. From its main base at Barcelona El Prat and bases across Spain, Italy, France, the Netherlands and the UK it flies to around 100 destinations, mostly in Europe and North Africa. It suits travellers heading to or from Spain on short flights.

Barcelona start-up to IAG airline

Vueling was founded on 10 February 2004 and flew its first service, Barcelona to Ibiza, on 1 July 2004 with two Airbus A320s. The name blends the Spanish "vuelo", flight, with the English "-ing". Barbara Cassani became chairman in 2007.

In July 2009 Vueling merged with its Barcelona rival Clickair, and the combined business carried 8.2 million passengers that year. The Rome Fiumicino base opened on 25 March 2012. On 23 April 2013 IAG took control, and Vueling now runs as a standalone company inside the group, which owns 97.52 per cent.

Barcelona base and bases outside Spain

Barcelona El Prat is the main base, Rome Fiumicino the second, and Paris Orly, Amsterdam Schiphol and London Gatwick add bases outside Spain and Italy. Spanish bases include Alicante, Bilbao, Gran Canaria, Ibiza, Málaga, Palma de Mallorca, Santiago de Compostela, Seville, Tenerife North and Valencia, plus Florence in Italy. Bases in Brussels, Catania and Palermo closed in 2016.

Most routes link Spain with the rest of Europe, with flights to Morocco and other nearby countries. Vueling codeshares with Aer Lingus, British Airways, Iberia, Level, LATAM Brasil, Qatar Airways and TUI Airways, which lets a Vueling flight connect to an Iberia or Qatar long-haul on one ticket.

Size and results

Vueling carried more than 34 million passengers in 2019 and about 38 million in both 2024 and 2025. In 2025 it reported revenue of 3.23 billion euros and net profit of 234 million euros. Carolina Martinoli is chair and chief executive.

The move to Boeing

Vueling has flown Airbus A320 family jets since day one. In July 2025 IAG confirmed 50 Boeing 737 MAX jets for Vueling, 25 MAX 200s and 25 MAX 10s, with deliveries from 2026, so the airline will run two aircraft families for some years.

Booking early for island summer flights

Summer flights to the Balearic and Canary Islands fill early, as load factors are high, so book well ahead for July and August. Vueling Club members earn Avios, which can also be used with British Airways and Iberia.

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  • Founded2004
  • Other gatewaysORY / FCO / LGW / AMS
  • Online check-inYes

Everything you should know

Airline codes

VY · VLG

IATA · ICAO · callsign “VUELING”

Vueling’s IATA code is VY, its ICAO code is VLG, and the radio callsign is VUELING. Type VY and your flight number into a status search to follow a Vueling flight.

Key facts

Main hub

Barcelona (BCN)

Barcelona–El Prat

Also flies abroad fromParis Orly (ORY) · Rome Fiumicino (FCO) · London Gatwick (LGW) · Amsterdam (AMS)

Network

About 100+ destinations

Spain · Europe · North Africa · Middle East

Vueling flies from Barcelona and bases across Spain, plus Paris Orly, Rome, London Gatwick and Amsterdam, to cities around Europe and the Mediterranean.

Destinations

Cabin classes

Economy

One Economy cabin with Basic, Optima and TimeFlex-style fare bundles.

About the cabin

Good to know

Vueling Club points are Avios, so they can be combined with Iberia and British Airways Avios. Vueling has ordered Boeing 737 MAX aircraft for delivery from 2026. Official website: vueling.com.

Frequent flyer

Vueling Club

No global alliance

Vueling is part of IAG; its programme Vueling Club uses Avios.

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At a glance

Vueling (IATA: VY, ICAO: VLG) is a Spanish low-cost airline founded in 2004 and owned by IAG, based at Barcelona–El Prat. It flies about 142 Airbus A320-family aircraft to around 100 or more destinations in Spain, Europe, North Africa and the Middle East.

Key facts about Vueling
HeadquartersViladecans, Barcelona, Spain
Fleet typesAirbus A320, A320neo, A321, A321neo, A319
Frequent flyerVueling Club
Official websitevueling.com

Flight routes

Destinations and routes

Direct routes
Vueling serves the places below according to its published network. Routes are added, paused and rescheduled, so confirm the current Vueling timetable when you search. Search flights

Spain

Barcelona (BCN) departures9 destinations

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Fleet and aircraft

142 Airbus aircraft in August 2025: 6 A319s, 92 A320s, 22 A320neos, 18 A321s and 4 A321neos. 50 Boeing 737 MAX jets (25 MAX 200, 25 MAX 10) arrive from 2026.

  • Airbus A320-200 Narrow-body · 92 Most routes
  • Airbus A320neo Narrow-body · 22 Most routes
  • Airbus A321 Narrow-body Busy routes
  • Airbus A321neo Narrow-body Busy routes
  • Airbus A319 Narrow-body · 6 Smaller routes
  • Boeing 737 MAX 8-200 Narrow-body · on order Deliveries from 2026
  • Boeing 737 MAX 10 Narrow-body · on order Deliveries from 2026

Cabin classes

Vueling sells a single cabin, Economy, so every passenger sits in the same section.

Economy All flights

Basic, Optima and TimeFlex-style bundles

Small personal itemOptional cabin bagOptional checked bagFood for purchase

Vueling Club

Vueling’s loyalty programme, which uses Avios.

Vueling Club is an Avios programme: members earn and spend Avios on Vueling, Aer Lingus, British Airways, Iberia, Level and oneworld partners. It replaced the Punto programme in October 2017.

Baggage allowance

On Vueling, the bag allowance follows your fare type, cabin and route, and the exact figure is printed on your VY e-ticket.

Checked baggage
On your e-ticket
Cabin baggage
Depends on fare
Extra bags
Cheaper before you fly
Power banks
Cabin bag only

The Basic fare includes only a small under-seat bag; larger cabin bags and checked bags come with higher fares or as extras.

Pro tip: add a cabin trolley or checked bag when you book; it costs more at the gate.
Travel day

Online Check-in

The four steps below take you from your Vueling booking to the gate, whether you depart from BCN or another airport on its network.

  • Online check-in available
  1. Step 1

    Check in online

    Online check-in for VY flights is on the official Vueling website or app. You need the VY booking reference or e-ticket number and the passenger’s surname.

    Booking ref + surname
  2. Step 2

    Prepare your documents

    International Vueling passengers need a passport and whatever visa, residence permit or entry documents the destination requires. Domestic VY passengers should bring a photo ID the airline accepts.

    Passport · visa · ID
  3. Step 3

    Arrive early

    Get to the airport with time for Vueling check-in, bag drop and security. The airline sets a deadline for each airport, shown in your booking, and late arrivals can lose their seat.

    Well before departure
  4. Step 4

    Drop your bags

    At the airport, take your bags to the Vueling bag-drop point. Collect a printed VY boarding pass there if you have not saved one to your phone.

    Vueling counter
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Cheap tickets

How to find a cheaper Vueling fare without giving up the bag or seat you need.

  1. 01

    Try midweek VY flights

    Compare a full week of Vueling departures; midweek days are often priced below Fridays and Sundays.

    Midweek flights
  2. 02

    Avoid peak seasons

    Summer, Easter and long weekends are the busiest times on Spanish and Mediterranean routes.

    Summer & Easter
  3. 03

    Compare Vueling fare types

    The lowest VY fare is not always the cheapest trip once bags and seats are added. Compare the fare types before you pay.

    Baggage & changes

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General

Vueling is part of International Airlines Group (IAG), which holds almost all of its shares. IAG also owns British Airways, Iberia, Aer Lingus and Level, and Vueling has been an IAG airline since 2013.