Vueling operates an all-economy Airbus A320 fleet with a standard 3-3 layout. While there's no premium cabin, strategic seat selection can significantly improve comfort, particularly in exit rows offering up to 35" pitch.
Vueling's A320 is configured entirely in economy with 3-3 seating. Book exit rows 12 or 14 for maximum legroom (35" pitch), or Space Plus seats on A320neo for USB power at every seat. Avoid the last row on A320neo variants and Row 1 if you value under-seat storage, as the bulkhead tray table reduces usable seat width.
Not available. Vueling operates an all-economy configuration on the Airbus A320, with no premium cabin or business-class seating.
All passengers fly economy on Vueling's A320. The standard cabin features a 3-3 layout with approximately 17.7" seat width. Standard pitch is around 29", but Vueling offers several seat categories with varying comfort levels. Space One (Row 1) provides a bulkhead seat with extra legroom but limited under-seat storage due to the fixed tray table. Space Plus seats (rows 2-4 on A320neo) offer 30" pitch with USB power at every seat, ideal for device charging. Exit rows 12 and 14 provide the most spacious pitch at approximately 35", making them the best economy choice for legroom. Standard economy rows maintain the baseline 29" pitch.
Seat | Cabin | Why |
|---|---|---|
12A, 12C, 12F, 14A, 14C, 14F | Economy | Exit row seating with maximum 35" pitch for superior legroom |
2-4 (Space Plus on A320neo) | Economy | 30" pitch with USB power at every seat for device charging |
1A, 1C, 1F (Space One) | Economy | Bulkhead row with extra forward space and prestige positioning |
Seat | Cabin | Why |
|---|---|---|
Last row (A320neo) | Economy | Narrower seats without windows; reduced comfort and no outside views |
1A, 1C, 1F (Space One) | Economy | Fixed tray table reduces seat width and eliminates under-seat storage for carry-ons |
Row 13 | Economy | Row is skipped in aircraft configuration; cannot be booked |
Vueling charges €5 - 15 for standard seat selection depending on route length and demand, with exit rows (extra legroom at 31 - 32" pitch) commanding €15 - 25. Front rows toward the cabin doors cost €10 - 20 for faster boarding and deplaning. For most short-haul European routes, paying for an exit row is worth the €15 - 20 premium if you're over 6 feet tall or value comfort; standard seat selection is rarely necessary unless you have specific row preferences. A round-trip seat selection on Vueling (€20 - 40 total) remains substantially cheaper than equivalent legacy carrier upcharges (€60 - 120), making it one of the few areas where the budget model genuinely saves money.
Standard Vueling A320 seats offer 29" pitch with 17.7" width - noticeably tighter than Ryanair's identical 29" pitch but marginally narrower than easyJet's 18.1" average width. The slimline seats feel genuinely cramped for anyone over 6 feet or broad-shouldered; knees touch the seat in front on most flights, and the seatback pocket intrudes slightly into legroom space. Laptop work is feasible only on exit rows or if you recline (which annoys the person behind you); a 13-inch MacBook Air fits on the tray table, but a 15-inch requires the seat in front to be reclined or the device to be tilted at an angle. Exit rows deliver a noticeable 31 - 32" pitch that transforms the experience into almost-tolerable legroom.
Vueling A320s have zero USB ports or power outlets in economy - you'll need to arrive with a fully charged phone or battery pack for flights over 2 hours. WiFi is not available on any Vueling aircraft; the airline relies entirely on mobile connectivity at cruising altitude (spotty at best). If connectivity is critical, purchase a local SIM or pre-download entertainment; most passengers report 3 - 4 hours of comfortable phone use before battery anxiety sets in on longer routes. Bring a 20,000mAh power bank for any flight longer than 2 hours, especially if you plan to use your phone for navigation or entertainment.
Vueling uses a tiered boarding system (priority → standard rows in reverse order), with front rows boarding first - choosing rows 1 - 5 saves 10 - 15 minutes of gate-lunge chaos but costs extra. Exit deplaning is dramatically faster from rows near both the front L1/L2 and rear L3/L4 doors; avoid middle rows (8 - 20) where you'll queue behind 80+ people funneling through a single aisle. For tight connections under 90 minutes, pay for row 1 - 3 or the rear exit row (seat 28A/B/C) to deplane first and sprint; the middle cabin becomes a parking lot within 30 seconds of the door opening. Standard rows in the rear (24 - 30) deplane last but board last - useful if you have time and want to avoid the crowd.
No. Vueling operates an all-economy configuration on the Airbus A320, with no business or premium economy cabins available.
Space One is the bulkhead row (Row 1) with extra forward legroom but a fixed tray table that reduces seat width and eliminates under-seat storage. Space Plus (rows 2-4 on A320neo) offers 30" pitch with USB charging at every seat, providing a middle-ground option between standard economy and exit rows.
Yes. Exit rows 12 and 14 offer 35" pitch compared to the standard 29", significantly improving comfort on longer flights. However, note that exit row passengers may have restrictions on what can be stored nearby due to safety regulations.
The A320neo variant offers USB power at every seat in Space Plus rows (2-4), making it preferable if charging is important. Both variants share the same cabin layout and pitch specifications otherwise.
Standard economy seats in the middle rows offer the baseline 29" pitch. Exit rows (12 & 14) may incur an additional fee but provide substantially more legroom. Evaluate your flight duration and comfort priorities before purchasing upgrades.
