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Vietnam Airlines Baggage Allowance
The exact Vietnam Airlines cabin bag size, checked baggage allowance by fare brand and excess baggage fees — copied from the official Vietnam Airlines baggage policy and checked on 30 October 2026.
Policy checked: 30 October 2026 · Source: official Vietnam Airlines website (link below)
Vietnam Airlines baggage allowance at a glance
Cabin: Free hand baggage up to 12 kg stated on Vietnam Airlines official route pages; Premium/Business carry-on total up to 18 kg stated on official route pages
· Weight: 12 kg
Checked (Economy (domestic)): 1 piece of 23 kg
How Vietnam Airlines counts your baggage
Vietnam Airlines uses the piece concept: your allowance is counted in bags (pieces), and each piece has its own weight and size limit. Two lighter bags are not automatically the same as one heavier bag — check the per-piece limit in the table below.
Vietnam Airlines cabin baggage allowance
| Cabin bag | Free hand baggage up to 12 kg stated on Vietnam Airlines official route pages; Premium/Business carry-on total up to 18 kg stated on official route pages |
| Cabin weight limit | 12 kg |
| Notes | Hand baggage dimensions were not shown on the official checked-baggage page opened, so dimensions are omitted. Allowance varies by itinerary and fare type. |
Vietnam Airlines checked baggage allowance by fare
| Fare / class | Checked baggage allowance |
|---|---|
| Economy (domestic) | 1 piece of 23 kg |
| Premium Economy (domestic) | 1 piece of 32 kg |
| Business (domestic) | 1 piece of 32 kg |
| Economy (international, general) | 1 piece up to 23 kg on routes described on official route pages; 2 pieces x 23 kg on some long-haul routes e.g. to/from Americas |
| Business (international, general) | Up to 2 pieces x 32 kg on routes described on official route pages |
Max total dimensions per checked piece 158 cm. Free allowance varies by itinerary and fare type; check Manage Booking or Baggage Calculator. Lotusmiles Titanium/Gold/Elite/Elite Plus: +1 piece 23 kg; Million Milers/Platinum: +2 pieces 23 kg each.
Excess and extra baggage fees
| Overweight bags | If checked baggage exceeds weight/size standards, passenger must repack or pay excess baggage at airport or transport as cargo (amounts via Baggage Calculator, not listed on page read) |
Special items on Vietnam Airlines
Infants & strollers
Infants under 2 without seat: tickets with free allowance - to/from Americas 1 piece up to 23 kg + foldable stroller; other itineraries 1 piece up to 10 kg + foldable stroller; tickets without free allowance - foldable stroller only. Infant piece max 115 cm total dimensions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the cabin baggage allowance on Vietnam Airlines?
Cabin bag: Free hand baggage up to 12 kg stated on Vietnam Airlines official route pages; Premium/Business carry-on total up to 18 kg stated on official route pages Hand baggage dimensions were not shown on the official checked-baggage page opened, so dimensions are omitted. Allowance varies by itinerary and fare type.
How much checked baggage is included on Vietnam Airlines?
Economy (domestic): 1 piece of 23 kg; Premium Economy (domestic): 1 piece of 32 kg; Business (domestic): 1 piece of 32 kg; Economy (international, general): 1 piece up to 23 kg on routes described on official route pages; 2 pieces x 23 kg on some long-haul routes e.g. to/from Americas Max total dimensions per checked piece 158 cm. Free allowance varies by itinerary and fare type; check Manage Booking or Baggage Calculator. Lotusmiles Titanium/Gold/Elite/Elite Plus: +1 piece 23 kg; Million Milers/Platinum: +2 pieces 23 kg each.
What happens if my bag is overweight on Vietnam Airlines?
If checked baggage exceeds weight/size standards, passenger must repack or pay excess baggage at airport or transport as cargo (amounts via Baggage Calculator, not listed on page read)
Policy checked: 30 October 2026. Airlines change allowances and fees — confirm on the official page before you travel.