Virgin Australia Baggage Fees 2023

Virgin Australia Carry On 2023 - Cabin Bag Size & Weight Limit

For 2023, Virgin Australia has standardised their carry-on baggage policy for all destinations, and it is based on the fare class you are flying.

Virgin Australia Economy and Economy X Carry-On Bag Policies 2023
All Economy and Economy X passengers to all destinations may bring either 1 larger or 2 smaller carry-on bags as their carry-on allowance, with a total weight of both items not to exceed 7 kg. The maximum dimensions are as follows: [AMZ asins='B00LB7REFK,B082K8ZNQ1,B07ZWLQF9T,B00NW62PCA']

1 Larger Carry-On Item - Max 56 x 36 x 23 cm - Max Weight 7 Kg
2 Smaller Carry-On Items - Max 48 x 34 x 23 cm - Max Combined Weight 7 kg
1 Smaller Carry-On Item (56 x 36 x 23 cm) + 1 Suit Pack (114 x 60 x 11 cm) - Max Combined Weight 7 kg

In all cases, you may also bring a small personal item such as handbag, purse (of reasonable size), umbrella, blanket, or overcoat.

Virgin Australia Business Class, Velocity Gold, Velocity Platinum Carry-On Bag Policies 2023
The following carry-on bag policies applies to all destinations, except when flying on F100 aircraft and Alliance Airlines operated flights, on which the Economy Class carry-on policy applies to all passengers.

Business Class, Velocity Gold, and Velocity Platinum members may choose to carry either 1 larger carry-on (max weight 7 kg), or 2 smaller carry-on bags (max weight 7 kg each). Alternatively, one of the smaller carry-on bags may be substituted for a suit pack.
Dimensions are as follows:

1 Larger Carry-On Item - Max 56 x 36 x 23 cm - Max Weight 7 Kg
2 Smaller Carry-On Items - Max 48 x 34 x 23 cm - Max Weight 7 kg each
1 Smaller Carry-On Item (56 x 36 x 23 cm) + 1 Suit Pack (114 x 60 x 11 cm) - Max Combined Weight 7 kg

Virgin Australia Checked Baggage Fees 2023 - Checked Bag Weight & Size Limits

Virgin Australia has updated it's baggage fees for 2023. They have split Domestic and International Short-Haul flights, so each type now has it's own different baggage fees. Please review the updated fees below:

Virgin Australia Domestic Checked Baggage Allowances 2023
Economy Lite - No Free Checked Bags Included (Available for Purchase - $75 online/$160 at the airport)
Economy Choice - 1 x 23 Kg Checked Bag
Economy Flex - 1 x 23 Kg Checked Bag
Business - 2 x 32 Kg Checked Bags
Virgin Australia Reward Seat - 1 x 23 Kg Checked Bag

All bags must be within the maximum linear dimensions of 140 cm (55 inches) - meaning Length + Width + Height = 140 cm.

Virgin Australia Short-Haul International Checked Baggage Allowances 2023
Economy Lite - No Free Checked Bags Included (Available for Purchase - $55 online/$110 at the airport - $60 online/$160 at airport for 3h+ flights)
Economy Choice - 1 x 23 Kg Checked Bag
Economy Flex - 1 x 23 Kg Checked Bag
Business - 2 x 32 Kg Checked Bags
Virgin Australia Reward Seat - 1 x 23 Kg Checked Bag

All bags must be within the maximum linear dimensions of 140 cm (55 inches) - meaning Length + Width + Height = 140 cm.

Velocity Status Complimentary Checked Baggage Allowance
Velocity Red status does not increase your free checked baggage allowance. Only Velocity Silver and Gold members are entitled to 2 x 23 kg bags (3 x 23 kg for Platinum members) when flying on Economy Choice, Flex, and Reward seats. Velocity status does not include any bags when flying on a Lite fare ticket.

For business class passengers, Velocity Platinum status increases your baggage allowance to 3 x 32 kg free of charge.

Velocity complimentary baggage allowance is based on status at time of travel, not time of booking.

Purchasing Additional Bags on Virgin Australia Flights
You may purchase additional bags by adding them to your reservation online, via the Guest Contact Centre, or at the airport. We always recommend to add your bags online, as it is the cheapest way to add extra bags to your booking. The fees for additional bags are as follows:

Virgin Australia Domestic Baggage Fees 2023 - Short Flights Less than 3 Hours
Online: $55
Guest Contact Centre: $60
At the Airport: $110

Virgin Australia Domestic Baggage Fees 2023 - Longer Flights 3+ Hours
Online: $60
Guest Contact Centre: $80
At the Airport: $160

Virgin Australia Short-Haul International Baggage Fees 2023
Online: $75
Guest Contact Centre: $100
At the Airport: $160

You may purchase up to 2 additional bags online or via the contact centre for your flight. If you need to add more bags (up to a maximum of total 9 bags per passenger, subject to available space), you may do so only at the airport while checking-in for your flight. In this case, the higher "At the Airport" baggage rate will apply.

Virgin Australia Overweight Baggage Fee 2023 - Extra Bag Fee - Oversize Baggage

You may bring additional checked baggage, as well as oversize and overweight baggage, with Virgin Australia upon paying the appropriate fees. If bringing additional baggage, we recommend paying for your bags online to save up to 50% compared to the airport rate.

Additional Bags on Virgin Australia
You may pre-purchase up to 2 additional bags ahead of time at the discounted rates. If you need more bags (up to a maximum of 9 total bags, subject to available space), you will have to pay for these at the airport at the time of check-in.

Virgin Australia Domestic Baggage Fees 2023 - Short Flights Less than 3 Hours
Online: $55
Guest Contact Centre: $60
At the Airport: $110

Virgin Australia Domestic Baggage Fees 2023 - Longer Flights 3+ Hours
Online: $60
Guest Contact Centre: $80
At the Airport: $160

Virgin Australia Short-Haul International Baggage Fees 2023
Online: $75
Guest Contact Centre: $100
At the Airport: $160

Virgin Australia Overweight Baggage Fees
If any of your bags weighs more than the allowed weight of 23 kg, an overweight baggage fee will be charged. Keep in mind that no bag heavier than 32 kg will be accepted.

Virgin Australia Domestic Overweight Baggage Fee: $50
Virgin Australia Short-Haul International Overweight Baggage Fee: $100 AUD / NZD

Oversized Baggage on Virgin Australia
Oversized baggage can be checked in, provided each item does not exceed 32kg in weight. Items heavier than 32kg must be shipped as Freight.

Virgin Australia’s fleet includes a number of different aircraft types, all of which have slightly different operational limitations that affect the weight and size of the baggage they can carry.

Aircraft Type - Maximum Length
Boeing 737 - 3.0 metres in length
Airbus A320 - 9.8 metres in length (depending on the flexibility of the item)
F100 - 6.0 metres in length (depending on the flexibility of the item)

If flying with oversized items, you must contact the airline ahead of time to notify them of the size of the items you are planning to fly with.

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