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Virgin Australia Baggage Allowance
The exact Virgin Australia cabin bag size, checked baggage allowance by fare brand and excess baggage fees — copied from the official Virgin Australia baggage policy and checked on 30 October 2026.
Policy checked: 30 October 2026 · Source: official Virgin Australia website (link below)
Virgin Australia baggage allowance at a glance
Cabin: For travel from 2 Feb 2026: Economy 1 bag only, up to 8kg, max 56 x 36 x 23cm, plus a personal item. Economy X, Business and selected Velocity members: up to 2 bags, 14kg combined, no single bag over 8kg, max 56 x 36 x 23cm, plus a personal item
· Personal item: 1 personal item (e.g. purse, handbag, laptop bag, camera bag, small backpack) placed under the seat in front; max 45 x 33 x 20cm under the from-2-Feb-2026 rules
· Weight: 8 kg
Checked (Economy Lite): No checked baggage included; available to purchase for an additional cost
How Virgin Australia counts your baggage
Virgin Australia 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.
Virgin Australia cabin baggage allowance
| Personal item | 1 personal item (e.g. purse, handbag, laptop bag, camera bag, small backpack) placed under the seat in front; max 45 x 33 x 20cm under the from-2-Feb-2026 rules |
| Cabin bag | For travel from 2 Feb 2026: Economy 1 bag only, up to 8kg, max 56 x 36 x 23cm, plus a personal item. Economy X, Business and selected Velocity members: up to 2 bags, 14kg combined, no single bag over 8kg, max 56 x 36 x 23cm, plus a personal item |
| Cabin weight limit | 8 kg |
| Notes | weight_kg shows the Economy figure from 2 Feb 2026 (8kg). Before 2 Feb 2026 the Economy carry-on limit was 7kg total; Business was 14kg combined. |
Virgin Australia checked baggage allowance by fare
| Fare / class | Checked baggage allowance |
|---|---|
| Economy Lite | No checked baggage included; available to purchase for an additional cost |
| Economy Choice | 1 x 23kg (Silver/Gold Velocity: 2 x 23kg; Platinum: 3 x 23kg) |
| Economy Flex | 1 x 23kg (higher Velocity tiers get additional 23kg pieces, as for Choice) |
| Business | 2 x 32kg (Platinum Velocity: 3 x 32kg) |
Piece concept by fare type, per Virgin Australia's official Sydney destination page fare table and baggage FAQ. Checked figures shown are for the base (non-member/Red Velocity) allowance.
Frequently asked questions
What is the cabin baggage allowance on Virgin Australia?
Cabin bag: For travel from 2 Feb 2026: Economy 1 bag only, up to 8kg, max 56 x 36 x 23cm, plus a personal item. Economy X, Business and selected Velocity members: up to 2 bags, 14kg combined, no single bag over 8kg, max 56 x 36 x 23cm, plus a personal item Personal item: 1 personal item (e.g. purse, handbag, laptop bag, camera bag, small backpack) placed under the seat in front; max 45 x 33 x 20cm under the from-2-Feb-2026 rules weight_kg shows the Economy figure from 2 Feb 2026 (8kg). Before 2 Feb 2026 the Economy carry-on limit was 7kg total; Business was 14kg combined.
How much checked baggage is included on Virgin Australia?
Economy Lite: No checked baggage included; available to purchase for an additional cost; Economy Choice: 1 x 23kg (Silver/Gold Velocity: 2 x 23kg; Platinum: 3 x 23kg); Economy Flex: 1 x 23kg (higher Velocity tiers get additional 23kg pieces, as for Choice); Business: 2 x 32kg (Platinum Velocity: 3 x 32kg) Piece concept by fare type, per Virgin Australia's official Sydney destination page fare table and baggage FAQ. Checked figures shown are for the base (non-member/Red Velocity) allowance.
Policy checked: 30 October 2026. Airlines change allowances and fees — confirm on the official page before you travel.