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Virgin Australia cabin bag size 2026
On Virgin Australia’s cheapest fare (Lite) you can bring one free under-seat bag up to 45 × 33 × 20 cm. A cabin bag up to 56 × 36 × 23 cm and 8 kg is included too.
Some details on this page couldn’t be fully confirmed on the official site. Check before you fly.
Check my bag against Virgin Australia- Free under-seat bag
- 45 × 33 × 20 cmOn Lite
- Overhead cabin bag
- 56 × 36 × 23 cmup to 8 kgIncluded on Lite
Check your bag against Virgin Australia’s limits
Virgin Australia hand luggage and cabin bags by fare
What each ticket type includes, as published by Virgin Australia.
| Fare | Under-seat bag | Cabin bag |
|---|---|---|
Lite
| Included 45 × 33 × 20 cm One small personal item that fits under the seat in front, such as a handbag, laptop bag, camera bag or small backpack. Published as L45 × W33 × H20 cm. Virgin Australia gives no separate weight limit, but no single item can weigh more than 8 kg. | Included 56 × 36 × 23 cm · 8 kg One standard bag for the overhead locker, up to 8 kg in total. Published as L56 × W36 × H23 cm. Examples are a wheeled suitcase, a duffle bag or a large backpack. |
Choice
| Included 45 × 33 × 20 cm One small personal item that fits under the seat in front, such as a handbag, laptop bag, camera bag or small backpack. Published as L45 × W33 × H20 cm. Virgin Australia gives no separate weight limit, but no single item can weigh more than 8 kg. | Included 56 × 36 × 23 cm · 8 kg One standard bag for the overhead locker, up to 8 kg in total. Published as L56 × W36 × H23 cm. Examples are a wheeled suitcase, a duffle bag or a large backpack. |
Flex
| Included 45 × 33 × 20 cm One small personal item that fits under the seat in front, such as a handbag, laptop bag, camera bag or small backpack. Published as L45 × W33 × H20 cm. Virgin Australia gives no separate weight limit, but no single item can weigh more than 8 kg. | Included 56 × 36 × 23 cm · 8 kg One standard bag for the overhead locker, up to 8 kg in total. Published as L56 × W36 × H23 cm. Examples are a wheeled suitcase, a duffle bag or a large backpack. |
Business
| Included 45 × 33 × 20 cm One personal item that fits under the seat in front. Published as L45 × W33 × H20 cm. | Included 56 × 36 × 23 cm · 8 kg Choose one option: one standard bag (L56 × W36 × H23 cm), two small bags (each up to L48 × W34 × H23 cm), or one standard bag plus a suit pack (L114 × W60 × H11 cm). The options total up to 14 kg, and no single bag can weigh more than 8 kg. |
If your bag is too big at the gate
Carry-on over the size or weight limits cannot go in the cabin and must be checked in, and baggage fees may apply. If the overhead lockers are full, staff may ask you to check your carry-on bag at the gate.
It’s almost always cheaper to add the right bag when you book or online before you fly.
Other Virgin Australia cabin rules worth knowing
- Economy X seats, Business Class, and Velocity Gold, Platinum and Platinum Plus members can bring up to 14 kg combined, in the same three options as Business. Velocity Red and Silver members get the standard Economy allowance.
- Flights run by Alliance Airlines or Link Airways for Virgin Australia always get the Economy allowance, whatever your cabin or Velocity status.
- On flights Virgin Australia sells but Air New Zealand or ANA operates, the fare tables show 7 kg in Economy and 14 kg in Business, in 2 pieces at most. Flights run by Qatar Airways have their own carry-on page.
- Small musical instruments up to L85 × W34 × H23 cm count as one carry-on bag. Larger ones need an extra seat.
- Medical and assistive items you need for travel do not count towards your allowance.
- Inflatable items such as sports balls and pool floats must be fully deflated to come on board.
Also check before you fly Virgin Australia
Power banks on Virgin Australia
Spare batteries and power banks must go in your hand luggage, never in the hold.
Power-bank rules and Wh calculatorLiquids depend on the airport
The airline doesn’t set the liquids limit. The departure airport’s security does. Some now allow up to 2 litres.
Liquids rules by airportVirgin Australia cabin bag questions
What size is Virgin Australia’s free under-seat bag (personal item)?
45 × 33 × 20 cm on the Lite fare. It must fit under the seat in front of you.
What size cabin bag can I take on Virgin Australia?
Up to 56 × 36 × 23 cm and 8 kg. It’s included with Lite, Choice, Flex and Business.
What is the Virgin Australia hand luggage weight limit?
The cabin bag can weigh up to 8 kg. Virgin Australia’s published rules give no weight limit for the free under-seat bag.
What happens if my bag is too big for Virgin Australia?
Carry-on over the size or weight limits cannot go in the cabin and must be checked in, and baggage fees may apply. If the overhead lockers are full, staff may ask you to check your carry-on bag at the gate.
What are the Virgin Australia cabin bag dimensions in inches?
Free under-seat bag (45x33x20 cm): 17.7 × 13 × 7.9 in. Cabin bag (56x36x23 cm): 22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in.
How many litres is the Virgin Australia cabin bag allowance?
At most 29.7 litres for the free under-seat bag (45x33x20 cm) and at most 46.4 litres for the cabin bag (56x36x23 cm). That is the volume of a square-cornered box with exactly those measurements. A real bag has rounded corners, so check the size on the label as well as the litres.
Can I use a backpack as my free under-seat bag on Virgin Australia?
Usually yes. The limit is on size, not on the type of bag, so a backpack that measures 45 × 33 × 20 cm or less when packed fits the free allowance. Straps and pockets count towards the size.
What are the liquids rules for Virgin Australia hand luggage?
Virgin Australia doesn’t set the liquids limit. The airport you fly from does: some airports still enforce 100 ml, while others now allow containers up to 2 litres. Check your departure airport on our liquids rules page.
Shopping for a bag? See cabin bag size in litres to turn centimetres into litres.
How Virgin Australia compares
Free allowances on the cheapest fare of similar airlines.
| Airline · cheapest fare | Free under-seat bag | Overhead cabin bag | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin AustraliaLite | Under-seat45 × 33 × 20 cm | Cabin bag56 × 36 × 23 cm · 8 kg | |
| Aer LingusSaver | Under-seat40 × 30 × 20 cm | Cabin bagPaid add-on · 55 × 40 × 24 cm · 10 kg | |
| Emerald Airlines (Aer Lingus Regional)Saver | Under-seat40 × 30 × 20 cm | Cabin bagPaid add-on · 55 × 40 × 24 cm · 10 kg | |
| TUI AirwaysTUI holiday (package) | Under-seat40 × 30 × 20 cm | Cabin bag55 × 40 × 20 cm · 10 kg |