Virgin Australia hand luggage and carry-on allowance
Virgin Australia allows one cabin bag, also called hand luggage or a carry-on, of 56 x 36 x 23 cm (about 22 x 14.2 x 9.1 in) weighing up to 8 kg. Check your own bag against it below.
Small bag — Personal item
Cabin bag — Standard carry-on bag
Virgin Australia hand luggage and carry-on rules
- Economy, including Velocity Red or Silver: "one carry-on option for the overhead locker (up to 8kg total)" plus one personal item. The standard bag is L56cm x W36cm x H23cm.
- The personal item must fit under the seat in front of you and is L45cm x W33cm x H20cm at most.
- Business, Economy X and Velocity Gold, Platinum or Platinum Plus: one of the options below (up to 14 kg combined) plus a personal item.
- Options: one standard bag (8 kg, 56 x 36 x 23 cm); two small bags (14 kg combined, 48 x 34 x 23 cm each); or one standard bag and one suit pack (114 x 60 x 11 cm) at 14 kg combined.
- "No individual item can exceed 8kg in weight."
- Flights operated by Alliance Airlines or Link Airways on behalf of Virgin Australia get the Economy allowance whatever the cabin or Velocity status.
Source: Carry-on baggage | Virgin Australia. Checked 27 October 2026.
Remember that the liquids rule that applies to you is set by the airport you fly from, not the airline. Check your departure airport before you pack.
Frequently asked questions
What size is Virgin Australia hand luggage?
Virgin Australia's cabin bag allowance is 56 x 36 x 23 cm, up to 8 kg.
What is the free under-seat bag size on Virgin Australia?
The small bag allowance is 45 x 33 x 20 cm, and it is included in the fare.
Is the cabin bag free on Virgin Australia?
Yes. Economy (including Velocity Red and Silver): one bag up to 8 kg plus a personal item. Business, Economy X and Velocity Gold, Platinum and Platinum Plus: up to 14 kg combined, as one standard bag, two small bags (48 x 34 x 23 cm each) or one standard bag plus a suit pack (114 x 60 x 11 cm), plus a personal item. No individual item can exceed 8 kg.
What is the Virgin Australia carry-on size?
The Virgin Australia carry-on (hand luggage or cabin bag) size limit is 56 x 36 x 23 cm, about 22 x 14.2 x 9.1 in.
What is the Virgin Australia cabin bag size in inches?
Virgin Australia's cabin bag limit is 22 x 14.2 x 9.1 in, which is 56 x 36 x 23 cm.
Is hand luggage the same as carry-on on Virgin Australia?
Yes. Hand luggage, cabin baggage and carry-on all mean the bag you take into the cabin. See the size and weight limits above for Virgin Australia.