TOP 10
Top 10 best airlines
TOP 10 · 2026
The ranking
Iberia
10/10
Spanish flag carrier with global network.
✓ Pros- Madrid hub
- Iberia Plus program
- LATAM connections
✗ Cons- Baggage and extras paid
- Price varies by date
Vueling
9/10
IAG low-cost with Barcelona base.
✓ Pros- Many Spain/Europe routes
- Low prices in advance
✗ Cons- Everything is extra
- Occasional delays
Ryanair
8/10
Europe's largest low-cost with Spain bases.
✓ Pros- Very low fares
- Huge European network
✗ Cons- Strict baggage policy
- Paid seats and priority
Air Europa
7/10
Spanish full-service airline in Air Europa group.
✓ Pros- More service than low-cost
- Islands and Europe links
✗ Cons- Mid-high price
- Fleet renewal ongoing
Lufthansa
6/10
German airline with Frankfurt/Munich hubs.
✓ Pros- Global connections
- Premium business service
✗ Cons- High economy price
- Hubs outside Spain
British Airways
5/10
British flag carrier with London hub.
✓ Pros- Avios club
- Transatlantic links
✗ Cons- London stopover common
- Basic fares no bag
Air France
4/10
French SkyTeam airline with Paris hub.
✓ Pros- Good France service
- Flying Blue
✗ Cons- Premium pricing
- Paris connection
easyJet
3/10
European low-cost with strong Spain presence.
✓ Pros- Competitive prices
- Clear app
✗ Cons- Paid baggage
- Paid assigned seats
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Travel criteria
Routes from Spain, baggage policy, perceived punctuality, support and indicative total price.
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