Yes, you can add baggage to a Vueling booking online, in the app, or at the airport—prices rise as you get closer to departure.
Need to pack more after buying your ticket? Vueling lets you attach bags after purchase in a few clicks.
Online and app prices are usually lower than paying at the desk, and space for overhead cabin bags can sell out on busy flights.
Act early and you’ll keep costs in check and avoid surprise gate charges. Your booking updates right after payment. No extra steps.
Where To Add Bags And What It Costs
| Channel | What You Can Add | Typical Price Range* |
|---|---|---|
| Website / App | Overhead cabin bag (10 kg), checked bags 15/20/25/30 kg, special items | Online price bands: cabin bag €10–€59; checked 15–30 kg from €10–€120 (per item, one way). |
| Customer Services | Same as online, subject to availability | Admin fee €10 per passenger each way; price bands same as online. |
| Airport Desk / Gate | Checked bags and last-minute cabin space if available | Cabin bag €45–€75 at check-in, €60–€75 at gate; 25 kg checked bag €50–€120 at desk. |
*Price bands are dynamic and shown during purchase.
How To Add Bags On Vueling After You Book
Website Or App: Steps That Work
Desktop
1) Open My trips and enter your code and surname.
2) Pick your flight and choose Add bags. 3) Select the weight you need (15, 20, 25 or 30 kg) or the 10 kg overhead cabin bag.
4) Pay and download your updated confirmation. You can check in when it opens for your route.
Mobile App
Tap Trips, open your booking, and add the bag type you want. The app uses the same price bands shown on the site.
Airport: What To Expect
If you wait until the desk, you’ll pay walk-up rates and the cabin lockers may be full for pre-booked space.
Agents can still sell a checked bag and, if space remains, the 10 kg cabin piece.
If your underseat item exceeds 40×30×20 cm at the gate, staff will check it for €60–€75 per item and flight.
If any cabin bag exceeds 55×40×20 cm, gate staff charge €110–€140 and send it to the hold. Luggage already booked can’t be changed or cancelled.
Adding Baggage To A Vueling Booking After Purchase: Fees And Timing
Prices are dynamic. They vary by route, date, and where you pay. Online bands are the lowest for most trips,
and Vueling states that adding a checked bag online can be around half the cost of buying the same item at the airport.
Weight matters too. If your case goes beyond the band you bought, extra kilos are charged at the airport up to the allowed limit per case.
Pick the right weight from the start. A 15 kg band suits short getaways.
Choose 20 kg if you pack bulky clothing. Go 25 kg or 30 kg when two people share one case or you’re bringing gear.
You can buy one bag of each weight per passenger, with maximum total size 158 cm (L+H+W).
On some routes to or from parts of Africa and the Middle East, the number of checked cases can be capped by route rules.
Only one traveler needs an extra bag? Add it during online check-in from a desktop, call the Customer Services Centre, or ask at the airport.
That route lets you select baggage for selected passengers only.
If you prefer extra locker space without a separate baggage purchase, booking Space One or Space Plus seats includes a 10 kg cabin piece above your seat on many fares.
For current price bands and rules, see Vueling’s
checked luggage allowance.
That page lists sizes, weights, and the online vs. airport ranges.
Step-By-Step: Picking The Right Weight Band
Grab a scale. Place the empty case on it and note the weight. Add your usual items and weigh again.
Subtract the difference: that is your packed load. If you share a case, weigh both sets of clothes together to keep the math clean.
Match a band, not a guess. If your load lands at 17 kg, choose the 20 kg band now instead of paying per kilo at the desk later.
Airport kilos are charged in cash, and the rate per kilo adds up fast on long trips.
Leave wiggle room. Souvenirs add weight. A 20 kg band that starts out at 18.5 kg leaves you little margin.
A 25 kg band can be cheaper than paying overage on the return leg.
Traveling as a pair? Two light packs can fit one 25 kg case and cost less than two smaller bands,
since Vueling sells one bag of each weight per person. Share a packing list to avoid duplicates.
When To Add Bags On Vueling To Pay Less
Buy the item as soon as your plan is firm. Online bands tend to be lower and the airline states that online checked-bag prices can run about half of the airport desk.
Cabin locker space is also limited per flight, so the 10 kg overhead piece can sell out on peak dates.
What Happens After Payment
Your booking shows the new allowance in My trips and the confirmation email reflects the change.
At the airport, the barcode on your boarding pass pulls up your baggage allowance for staff.
If you bought a checked case, go straight to the drop counter. If you added a cabin bag, arrive early so you can board before lockers fill up.
Add bags for specific travelers when online check-in opens and finish on a desktop to keep that option available.
Special Items And Sports Gear
Bringing a bike, golf clubs, skis, a surf board, or a musical instrument? Vueling sells a special category with fixed bands by channel.
These items carry their own limits and prices. Buy them online if you can, as counters charge more than the site or app.
Hand Luggage Rules That Shape Your Choice
All travelers get one underseat item sized up to 40×30×20 cm. This is free and lives under the seat in front.
The 10 kg cabin piece sized 55×40×20 cm is paid unless your fare or seat selection includes it.
Space One or Space Plus seats include that cabin piece and give you a better shot at space above your row.
Arrive at the gate within the time on your pass. Late boarding reduces locker options even when you pre-bought a cabin piece,
as crew may need to move cases to balance space. The allowance still applies, and staff will tag your piece to go in the hold if lockers are full.
Route-By-Route Price Reality
Two trips on the same day can show different bands. A short hop may list a 15 kg case near the bottom of its range,
while a holiday leg can price the same band near the top. The only valid quote is the one you see when you add the item in My trips or in the app.
Packing Tips To Hit The Right Band
- Put heavy shoes, chargers, and a jacket in your underseat item to keep your checked case closer to its paid weight.
- Use a luggage scale and aim 0.5–1 kg under the limit to allow for last-minute items.
- Liquids and power banks stay in cabin bags; that keeps your checked case lighter and avoids queuing to repack at security.
- Roll clothing and use compression cubes to save space; weight still counts, so check the scale before you leave.
Vueling Bag Types And Limits
| Bag Type | Size / Weight | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Underseat Personal Item | 40×30×20 cm | Always free; must fit under the seat in front. |
| Overhead Cabin Bag | 55×40×20 cm, 10 kg | Paid add-on or included with Space One/Plus or selected bundles; limited space. |
| Checked Bag | 15/20/25/30 kg; max size 158 cm | Buy online or via app for best price; extra kg charged at airport up to 32 kg. |
Edge Cases And Fixes
Only some passengers need bags. Add luggage for specific travelers during online check-in on a computer, by phone with the Customer Services Centre, or at the airport desk if needed.
Already booked the wrong item. Items already purchased can’t be changed or cancelled, so choose the band you genuinely need. Weigh at home to avoid last-minute surprises.
Codeshare trips. If your flight number starts with VY and Vueling operates the leg, you can add bags in My trips. If another airline flies a segment with its own number, rules may differ on that sector.
Multiple types on one ticket. If you want more than one case type per person, agents may ask you to complete this at the desk on the day, and standard counter prices apply.
Gate size checks. Over-size cabin items are charged and sent to the hold. Save screenshots or emails that show the bag you booked in case staff need to verify your allowance.
Final Pointers For Adding Bags
- Book online or in the app for the lowest bands and to lock space while it’s still available.
- Choose the weight band that matches your real packing list; size limit for checked cases is 158 cm all-in.
- Weigh your case before you leave; airport scales are strict and extra kilos cost cash.
- Need overhead space plus a seat upgrade? Picking Space One or Space Plus includes a 10 kg cabin piece on many fares.
- Want a single extra bag for just one traveler? Use desktop check-in, call the service centre, or add it at the desk.
- Keep meds, travel IDs, and a payment card in your underseat item; don’t check valuables.