With Vueling you can correct spelling mistakes in a name for free by calling customer services, while transferring your ticket to another person means paying a change fee plus any fare difference through manage booking. Either way, the change is possible up to 2 hours before the first flight departs and only if none of the flights in the booking has been used. Here is what you can change and how.
Correction or change of passenger: the difference
Vueling treats two situations differently:
- Correction: the passenger is the same, but the name is misspelt or differs from the ID. In many cases this is free.
- Name change: someone else travels instead. This is done through manage booking by paying the change fee and any fare difference.
The name on your boarding pass must match your ID card or passport: if there is a mistake, correct it as soon as possible.
Free corrections
At any time you can ask Vueling customer services for these corrections free of charge:
| Correction | Example |
|---|---|
| Translating the first name | Jorge instead of George |
| Swapping first name and surname | Smith John instead of John Smith |
| Adding a second surname | For passengers who have two |
| Changing a middle name | Mary Ann instead of Mary |
| Adding a compound first name, if the surnames stay the same | Anne Marie |
| Contact email for the booking | Wrong address |
With supporting documents, changes for legal reasons after booking are also possible: reversing surnames, a change of surname due to marital status (for example returning to a maiden name) and a change of name due to gender identity.
It is not possible to add or change the first surname, except in the legal cases above.
How to transfer your ticket to someone else
- Go to manage booking on the Vueling website or app with your booking code and surname.
- Choose to change the passenger and enter the new person's details exactly as on their ID.
- Pay the change fee and any fare difference the system shows.
- Check the new confirmation to make sure the name is correct.
You cannot add passengers to an existing booking: you can only add an infant, by calling customer services. If you bought XCover insurance, update the name on the XCover website too.
Deadlines to keep in mind
- changes are possible up to 2 hours before the first flight departs;
- only if no flight in the booking has been flown: once you have flown out, you cannot change the name for the return;
- for bookings made through a travel agent, the agent's conditions apply.
If the Vueling flight is then delayed or cancelled
Whoever travels on a transferred ticket has the same rights as any other passenger. If the flight arrives 3 hours or more late, is cancelled with less than 14 days' notice or is overbooked, compensation of €250, €400 or €600 per passenger may be due. Everything is on our Vueling delays and compensation page.
With DelayFlight24 you can check for free in 2 minutes: you pay nothing upfront and our fee is 25% + VAT only if you get compensated. Before you fly, read our guide to Vueling online check-in too.
Frequently asked questions about Vueling name changes
How much does it cost to correct a name with Vueling?
Corrections such as translating the first name, swapping first name and surname or adding a second surname are free by calling customer services.
Can I give my Vueling ticket to a friend?
Yes, through manage booking, by paying the change fee and any fare difference, up to 2 hours before departure.
I have already flown out: can I change the name for the return?
No, name changes are only possible if no flight in the booking has been used.
Can I add a passenger to my booking?
No, you can only add an infant, by calling customer services. Anyone else needs a new booking.
What happens if the name on the ticket does not match my ID?
You risk being refused boarding. The name on the boarding pass must match your ID: correct it before you travel.
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Article updated on 22/10/2026 by the DelayFlight24 editorial team.