Ryanair vs Wizz Air
Side-by-side comparison of Ryanair and Wizz Air: cabin and checked baggage allowances, fees, online check-in deadlines, alliances, hubs and contacts.
Ireland
Hungary| Ryanair | Wizz Air | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ireland | Hungary |
| Founded | 1985 | 2003 |
| Type | Low-cost carrier | Low-cost carrier |
| Main hubs | London Stansted Airport | Henri Coandă International Airport, Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport |
| Aircraft types | 2 | 5 |
| Cabin bag weight | 10 kg (22 lb) | 10 kg (22 lb) |
| Cabin bag size | 55 × 40 × 20 cm (22 × 16 × 8 in) | 40 × 30 × 20 cm (16 × 12 × 8 in) |
| Checked bag (Economy) | not included | not included (from 14 EUR (≈ 16.3 USD)) |
| First checked bag fee | - | from 14 EUR (≈ 16.3 USD) |
| Online check-in opens | 24 h | 30 days |
| Online check-in closes | 2 h | 3 h |
| Airport check-in fee | free | from 30 EUR (≈ 35 USD) |
| Customer service phone | +353 1 691 7177 | +36 1 777 9300 |
Key differences
- Wizz Air opens online check-in earlier (30 days before departure vs 24 h).
- Ryanair lets you check in online closer to departure (2 h vs 3 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.