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Virgin Australia - Baggage Allowances

Economy carry-on

1 bag up to 7kgs, dimensions up to 56 + 36 + 23 cms, or 2 smaller bags up to 7kgs total, dimensions 48 + 34 + 23 cms. You may also take 1 small personal item such as a small handbag, coat, thin laptop etc

Infants may take 1 bag up to 7kgs with essential baby products.

Economy check-in

Please refer to your fare rules or e-ticket for your kgs permitted.

For all travel between Australia and New Zealand, the South Pacific or Bali as well as domestic Australia travel each bag must not exceed 140 cms total including length + width + height.

For travel between Australia/New Zealand and Asia (excluding Bali and Hong Kong) and Europe each bag must not exceed 158 cms total including length + width + height.

Infants may check in up to 3 of the following items, pram/stroller, portable cot, car seat, baby capsule, 1 bag up to 23kgs.


Business carry-on

1 bag up to 7kgs, dimensions up to 56 + 36 + 23 cms. Or 2 small bags up to 7kgs each, dimensions up to 48 + 34 + 23 cms. Or 1 bag plus 1 suit pack up to 7kgs each. Maximum bag size of 56 + 36 + 23 cm and maximum suit pack size of 114 cm + 60 cm + 11cms. Plus 1 small personal item is permitted such as a small handbag, coat, thin laptop etc.

For travel between New Zealand/Australia and Asia (excluding Bali), the USA and Europe an adult accompanying an infant is entitled to an extra carry on bag up to 7kgs with dimensions uo to 115cms total.

Business check-in

Please refer to your fare rules or e-ticket for your kgs permitted.

For all travel between Australia and New Zealand, the South Pacific or Bali as well as domestic Australia travel each bag must not exceed 140 cms total including length + width + height.

For travel between New Zealand/Australia and Asia (excluding Bali and Hong Kong) and Europe each bag must not exceed 158 cms total including length + width + height.

Infants may check in up to 3 of the following items, pram/stroller, portable cot, car seat, baby capsule, 1 bag up to 23kgs.

Any baggage item longer than 1 metre in any direction is considered an oversized item for which a handling fee applies on top of the weight allowance purchased.

Infants do not have a carry on or check in baggage allowance however you may check in a pram, stroller or portable cot for free.

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