Vueling
SpainLow-cost carrierSince 2004
Vueling (IATA VY, ICAO VLG) is a Spanish low-cost carrier and part of International Airlines Group, based in Barcelona. It carried 38.2 million passengers in 2025, flying short-haul routes across Spain, Europe and North Africa with an Airbus A320 family fleet. Vueling belongs to no alliance and plans to switch to Boeing 737s.
- Founded
- 2004
- First flight
- 2004
- Headquarters
- Viladecans, Barcelona, Spain
- Country
- Spain
- Main hubs
- Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)
- Airline type
- Low-cost carrier
- Alliance
- None
- Loyalty
- Vueling Club
- Parent
- International Airlines Group (IAG)
- Ownership
- IAG holds 99.5% of the share capital and economic rights, held directly by Iberia (50.1%) and by IAG itself (49.4%).
- Callsign
- VUELING
- Website
- vueling.com
How travel agents book Vueling
GDS distribution
IAG's 2021 agreements with Amadeus and Travelport named Vueling among the airlines whose content those GDSs distribute. We did not verify Vueling's current EDIFACT GDS terms or any Vueling-specific GDS surcharge in an official source.
NDC
IAG agreed in 2021 to distribute Vueling NDC content through the Amadeus Travel Platform (Vueling rollout targeted for 2022) and Travelport+ (agreement December 2021). We did not confirm the current live status of Vueling NDC in each GDS.
Direct channels
Most sales go through vueling.com and the Vueling app.
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History of Vueling
Vueling was founded in Barcelona in February 2004 and began flying in July 2004 with Airbus A320s, aiming to combine low fares with a more service-focused product than the classic low-cost carrier. In 2009 it merged with Clickair, an Iberia-backed rival also based in Barcelona, and the combined airline kept the Vueling name.
International Airlines Group took control of Vueling in April 2013, and the airline now sits alongside British Airways, Iberia, Aer Lingus and LEVEL in the group. Through its Vueling Club loyalty programme it uses Avios, the group's shared currency.
Vueling has flown only Airbus A320 family aircraft since its launch. In August 2025 IAG confirmed that Vueling would operate the group's order for 50 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, 25 737-8200s and 25 737-10s, with first deliveries expected from 2026. IAG says the 737s will significantly lower Vueling's ownership and operating costs.
Milestones
- 2004Founded in February; first flights in July.
- 2009Merged with Clickair, keeping the Vueling brand.
- 2013IAG acquired control in April.
- 2021IAG signed NDC distribution deals with Amadeus and Travelport covering Vueling.
- 2025Chosen to operate IAG's order for 50 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft.
Fleet
Aircraft types in service as of 2025
Vueling flies an all-Airbus A320 family fleet of about 140 aircraft, including A320neos. IAG has assigned it 50 firm Boeing 737 MAX aircraft (25 737-8200s and 25 737-10s, with options for 100 more across the group), with the first expected from late 2026, and plans to replace the Airbus fleet over time. In 2025 Vueling took three used A320ceos directly from lessors.
Network and hubs
Barcelona–El Prat is Vueling's main base, and it has further bases in Spain and elsewhere in Europe, including Rome, Paris-Orly and Amsterdam. It flies short-haul routes within Spain and to the rest of Europe, North Africa and Türkiye.
In 2025 Vueling carried 38.2 million passengers, up 0.1%, with a load factor of 90.5% and an operating profit of EUR 393 million, according to IAG. IAG noted strength in the Spanish domestic market and new flying from Barcelona to Istanbul and Morocco.
Vueling: frequently asked questions
What are Vueling's airline codes?
Vueling uses the IATA code VY and the ICAO code VLG, with the radio callsign VUELING. IATA lists the company as Vueling Airline SA in Spain, and all its flights are sold under the VY code.
Who owns Vueling?
Vueling is part of International Airlines Group (IAG). IAG holds 99.5% of Vueling's share capital, 50.1% through Iberia and 49.4% directly, according to its 2025 results. IAG took control of the airline in April 2013.
Is Vueling in oneworld?
No. Vueling is not a member of oneworld or any other alliance, even though its IAG sister airlines British Airways, Iberia and Aer Lingus have links to oneworld. Vueling Club members collect Avios, which can be used across IAG airlines.
Is Vueling switching to Boeing?
Yes. In 2025 IAG confirmed that Vueling would receive 50 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, 25 737-8200s and 25 737-10s, from IAG's order. The first were expected from late 2026, and the 737s are meant to replace Vueling's Airbus A320 family fleet over time.
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Book a meetingSources
- IAG — Full year 2025 results (February 2026)
- Amadeus — Amadeus to distribute IAG content via NDC standard (February 2021)
- Travelport — NDC distribution agreement with British Airways, Iberia, Aer Lingus and Vueling (December 2021)
- FlightGlobal — Vueling to become IAG's first 737 Max operator (August 2025)
- Paddle Your Own Kanoo — Vueling is making an epic shift to the Boeing 737 MAX (August 2025)
- IATA — Airline code search (Vueling)
- FAA — JO 7340.2 Contractions, ICAO aircraft operator designators