TOP 10
Top 10 best low-cost airlines
TOP 10 · 2026
The ranking
Ryanair
10/10
Europe's largest low-cost with Spain bases.
✓ Pros- Very low fares
- Huge European network
✗ Cons- Strict baggage policy
- Paid seats and priority
Vueling
9/10
IAG low-cost with Barcelona base.
✓ Pros- Many Spain/Europe routes
- Low prices in advance
✗ Cons- Everything is extra
- Occasional delays
easyJet
8/10
European low-cost with strong Spain presence.
✓ Pros- Competitive prices
- Clear app
✗ Cons- Paid baggage
- Paid assigned seats
Wizz Air
7/10
Central European low-cost with Spain bases.
✓ Pros- Very low fares
- Eastern Europe routes
✗ Cons- Very limited baggage
- Fees for everything
Volotea
6/10
Spanish low-cost to mid-size cities.
✓ Pros- Underserved routes
- Megavolotea subscription
✗ Cons- Small fleet
- Limited schedules
Transavia
5/10
Air France-KLM group low-cost.
✓ Pros- Good Netherlands routes
- Reasonable price
✗ Cons- Fewer Spain domestic routes
- Paid extras
Norwegian
4/10
Scandinavian low-cost on select routes.
✓ Pros- WiFi on many flights
- Limited long-haul today
✗ Cons- Reduced network post-restructure
- Typical low-cost extras
Jet2
3/10
UK charter and low-cost holidays.
✓ Pros- Holiday packages
- Often rated above Ryanair service
✗ Cons- UK focus limited Spain departures
- Seasonal
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Travel criteria
Routes from Spain, baggage policy, perceived punctuality, support and indicative total price.
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