International Short Haul definition
Adults and children travelling on our International Short Haul network are allocated a checked baggage allowance, as detailed below.
Each piece of baggage has a maximum total linear dimension (length + width + height) of 140cm (55in).
If you are travelling with non-standard items such as musical and sporting equipment, please refer to Oversized and Fragile Items.
Cabin Class | None/Red | Silver | Gold | Platinum |
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Economy | 1 x 23kg | 2 x 23kg | 2 x 23kg | 3 x 23kg |
Business | 2 x 32kg | 2 x 32kg | 2 x 32kg | 3 x 32kg |
Adults accompanying infants are entitled to carry up to 3 infant special items as checked baggage free of charge on Virgin Australia flights. Each item must not exceed 23kg. These items include, but are not restricted to the following:
Children are entitled to the same baggage allowance as adults. Adults accompanying children are entitled to carry two special equipment items, as checked baggage free of charge. These include items, but are not restricted to the following:
View more information on travelling with infants and children.
In addition to your fare’s baggage allowance, you can add a maximum of two pieces of baggage at 23kg each per person before you arrive at the airport.
Online:
If you’d like to purchase additional baggage to an existing booking, go to Manage your Booking.
Guest Contact Centre:
Please contact the Virgin Australia Guest Contact Centre on 13 67 89 if you are calling from within Australia.
View contact numbers outside of Australia.
At the Airport:
Additional baggage can be selected and purchased via self-service Kiosks or via an Agent at the Check-In counter. Higher baggage rates will apply at the airport.
Baggage fees are charged for each additional piece, per one-way journey and are subject to change at any time without notice. Pre-purchased baggage may only be purchased if you are travelling on a Virgin Australia ticketed and operated flight. For tickets or connecting flights operated by other airlines, additional baggage may only be purchased at the airport on the day of departure.
Additional Baggage Fees per piece (maximum 23kg)
An additional two bags may be purchased online or via the Guest Contact Centre. If you need more than two additional bags, you may purchase up to 9 bags at the airport, subject to availability.
Departing From | Online | Guest Contact Centre | At the Airport |
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Australia* | AUD 70 | AUD 80 | AUD 150 |
New Zealand | NZD 75 | NZD 85 | NZD 155 |
Solomon Islands | SBD 400 | SBD 446 | SBD 800 |
Papua New Guinea | PGK 165 | PGK 188 | PGK 335 |
Fiji | FJD 104 | FJD 119 | FJD 215 |
Tonga* | TOP 110 | TOP 126 | TOP 225 |
Cook Islands* | NZD 75 | NZD 85 | NZD 155 |
Samoa* | WST 128 | WST 146 | WST 260 |
Vanuatu | VUV 5655 | VUV 6464 | VUV 11,500 |
Indonesia | IDR 687,258 | IDR 785,557 | IDR 1,420,000 |
*Pre-purchase of additional baggage allowance is not available on flights to Cook Islands, Samoa and Tonga due to operational requirements and load restrictions, but it can be pre-purchased for flights departing Cook Islands, Samoa and Tonga.
If you’re travelling Economy or Premium Economy with a little extra weight, fees will apply at the airport to any piece of fare inclusive or pre-purchased baggage over 23kg.
For items that are over the maximum total linear dimensions, please refer to Oversized and Fragile Items.
For items that are over 32kg, please refer to our Cargo services.
Fees are charged at the airport on the day of departure for each additional piece, per one-way journey (includes formal connecting flights) as listed below.
Departing From | At the Airport |
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Australia | AUD 90 |
New Zealand | NZD 95 |
Solomon Islands | SBD 480 |
Papua New Guinea | PGK 200 |
Fiji | FJD 130 |
Tonga | TOP 135 |
Cook Islands | NZD 95 |
Samoa | WST 155 |
Vanuatu | VUV 7,000 |
Indonesia | IDR 855,000 |
Each guest may check in up to 9 pieces on Virgin Australia operated flights. The 9 pieces includes fare allowance, Velocity tier allowance, pre-purchased baggage and additional airport baggage.
Additional baggage fees will only be refunded if we cancel the flight or you are entitled to a refund of your fare or your baggage fees under the fare rules and/or the Australian Consumer Law. If you cancel your flight, you may be entitled to a refund in accordance with the fare rules. These are in addition to your rights under the Australian Consumer Law.