Eurowings vs Germanwings
Side-by-side comparison of Eurowings and Germanwings: cabin and checked baggage allowances, fees, online check-in deadlines, alliances, hubs and contacts.
| Eurowings | Germanwings | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Germany | Germany |
| Founded | 1993 | 1997 |
| Type | Low-cost carrier | Low-cost carrier |
| Main hubs | Hamburg Airport, Düsseldorf Airport, Cologne Bonn Airport | Hamburg Airport, Hannover Airport, Düsseldorf Airport |
| Aircraft types | 5 | 2 |
| Cabin bag weight | 8 kg (18 lb) | - |
| Cabin bag size | 55 × 40 × 23 cm (22 × 16 × 9 in) | 40 × 30 × 20 cm (16 × 12 × 8 in) |
| Checked bag (Economy) | not included (from 15 EUR (≈ 17.4 USD)) | not included |
| First checked bag fee | from 15 EUR (≈ 17.4 USD) | - |
| Extra bag fee | from 15 EUR (≈ 17.4 USD) | - |
| Online check-in opens | 3 days | 24 h |
| Online check-in closes | 3 h | - |
| Airport check-in fee | free | free |
| Customer service phone | +49 (0)221 599 882 22 | +49 (0) 221 599 882 22 |
Key differences
- Eurowings opens online check-in earlier (3 days before departure vs 24 h).
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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.

