Iberia vs Iberia Express
Side-by-side comparison of Iberia and Iberia Express: cabin and checked baggage allowances, fees, online check-in deadlines, alliances, hubs and contacts.
Spain
| Iberia | Iberia Express | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Spain | Spain |
| Founded | 1927 | 2011 |
| Type | Full-service airline | Low-cost carrier |
| Alliance | oneworld | - |
| Main hubs | Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport | Madrid-Barajas Airport |
| Aircraft types | 5 | 2 |
| Cabin bag weight | 10 kg (22 lb) | 10 kg (22 lb) |
| Cabin bag size | 56 × 40 × 25 cm (22 × 16 × 10 in) | 56 × 40 × 25 cm (22 × 16 × 10 in) |
| Checked bag (Economy) | not included (from 13 EUR (≈ 15.1 USD)) | not included (from 13 EUR (≈ 15.1 USD)) |
| First checked bag fee | from 13 EUR (≈ 15.1 USD) | from 13 EUR (≈ 15.1 USD) |
| Extra bag fee | from 13 EUR (≈ 15.1 USD) | - |
| Online check-in opens | 24 h | 24 h |
| Online check-in closes | 1 h | 1 h |
| Airport check-in fee | free | free |
| Customer service phone | 007 495 2588410 | +34 91 389 43 75 |
Key differences
- Iberia Express is a low-cost carrier: expect a cheaper base fare with bags, seats and airport check-in sold separately, while Iberia bundles more into the ticket.
- Iberia is a oneworld 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.