Virgin Australia Hand Baggage Allowance
When flying, Virgin Australia often has restrictions on how many pieces of hand baggage travellers can bring onboard with, how big, how heavy and what it can or cannot contain. As a treat, we have provided you with a guide on Frequently Asked Questions regarding hand baggage allowance - now, all you have to do is read on and we guarantee a smooth check-in for you!
Hand Baggage VS Check-In Baggage - aren't they both the same?
Also known as Cabin Baggage, Hand Baggage are typically your smaller bags filled with your more personal items (camera, laptop) that you are allowed to carry onboard the plane with you. You will then stow these hand baggage in either the storage compartment above your seat or place it under the seat in front of you.
On the other hand, Check-In Baggage would be your bulkier and bigger suitcases that you will check-in with the check-in counter before your flight. You will then collect these luggage at the baggage belt at the airport upon your arrival.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many bags can I carry as hand baggage with Virgin Australia?
- What is the maximum weight of my hand baggage?
- How big can my hand luggage be?
- What happens if my hand luggage exceeds the weight/ size limit?
- What can I not bring along with me in my hand baggage onboard Virgin Australia?
- I am travelling with an infant, what can I bring along?
- I am travelling with a child, what can I bring along?
How many bags can I carry as hand baggage with Virgin Australia?
Additional items allowed onboard:
Besides your cabin baggage, passengers are allowed to carry one personal item onboard Virgin Australia flights as well.
What is the maximum weight of my hand baggage?
Economy, Economy X & Premium Economy Class:
Business Class, Velocity Gold & Platinum Members:
[Back to top](#backtotop)How big can my hand luggage be?
Dimensions are measured as the sum of length, width and height of the hand baggage. The following measurements are the same for all travelling Classes.
[Back to top](#backtotop)What happens if my hand luggage exceeds the weight/ size limit?
Travellers are able to pre-purchase additional baggage, preferably done online via Manage Your Booking, which can be done up to 3 hours before departure.
What can I not bring along with me in my hand baggage onboard Virgin Australia?
Prohibited Items & Weapons
Prohibited items are not allowed to be carried in hand baggage. Some examples include: hammers, flares, disabling devices (tasers, pepper spray) and fireworks.
Note: Please visit the Virgin Australia website for a full list of prohibited items.
Dangerous Goods
Dangerous goods are not allowed to be carried in both checked and hand baggage onboard Virgin Australia flights. Some examples include: flammable solids, fertilisers, Meals Ready-to-Eat and spillable batteries. However, some dangerous goods are permitted to be carried by a passenger due to personal reasons, of which is listed here on the Virgin Australia website.
Note: Please also visit the Virgin Australia website for a full list of dangerous goods.
I am travelling with an infant, what can I bring along?
When travelling with infants (aged 23 months or younger) onboard Virgin Australia, it is not mandatory to purchase a separate seat for the infant as they are able to travel on your lap. Do note that only one baby per passenger is allowed to travel on lap. Babies with a separate purchased seat will be required to have an approved child restraint device (car-type child seat/ child harness).
In addition to your standard cabin baggage allowance, you may carry onboard infant food (baby milk, sterilised water, juice, baby food) and care items (disposable wipes) for free, for up to 7 kg. Adults travelling with infants will also be able to carry up to 23 kg of infant special items at no additional costs. The check-in weight limit of these items differs onboard domestic/ international short haul and international long haul flights. Hence, do check Virgin Australia’s website before making your way to the airport.
I am travelling with a child, what can I bring along?
When travelling with children (aged 2-11 years old), do remember to purchase their own tickets which are usually of a special discounted rate, as compared to adult fare onboard Virgin Australia’s international flights. Children with seats will then enjoy hand baggage allowance according to the length of their flight: Domestic/ international short haul or international long haul flights.
Now, you are ready to beat the crowd this travel season with all these reminders! Do keep in mind that rules concerning baggage are subject to change, so do check out Virgin Australia's website for the latest guide!