Air Europa vs Iberia Express
Side-by-side comparison of Air Europa and Iberia Express: cabin and checked baggage allowances, fees, online check-in deadlines, alliances, hubs and contacts.
Spain
| Air Europa | Iberia Express | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Spain | Spain |
| Founded | 1986 | 2011 |
| Type | Full-service airline | Low-cost carrier |
| Alliance | SkyTeam | - |
| Main hubs | Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport, Tenerife South Airport, Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport | Madrid-Barajas Airport |
| Aircraft types | 2 | 2 |
| Cabin bag weight | 10 kg (22 lb) | 10 kg (22 lb) |
| Cabin bag size | 55 × 35 × 25 cm (22 × 14 × 10 in) | 56 × 40 × 25 cm (22 × 16 × 10 in) |
| Checked bag (Economy) | 1 piece · 23 kg (51 lb) | not included (from 13 EUR (≈ 15.1 USD)) |
| First checked bag fee | from 30 EUR (≈ 35 USD) | from 13 EUR (≈ 15.1 USD) |
| Extra bag fee | from 40 EUR (≈ 46 USD) | - |
| Online check-in opens | 2 days | 24 h |
| Online check-in closes | 1 h | 1 h |
| Airport check-in fee | free | free |
| Customer service phone | +34 911 401 501 | +34 91 389 43 75 |
Key differences
- Air Europa opens online check-in earlier (2 days before departure vs 24 h).
- Iberia Express is a low-cost carrier: expect a cheaper base fare with bags, seats and airport check-in sold separately, while Air Europa bundles more into the ticket.
- Air Europa is a SkyTeam member, so miles and status benefits carry over to partner airlines.
Other comparisons
Allowances shown are for the basic Economy fare on most routes. Fees are the lowest published prices and change often - confirm on the official websites before booking.