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.

Baggage Allowance

Virgin Australia International Services to and from Trans Tasman, Pacific Islands and Indonesia

Cabin Class	None/Red	Silver	Gold	Platinum
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

For Velocity Members:

Velocity complimentary baggage allowance is based on status at time of travel, not time of booking.
Additional baggage allowances for Velocity Silver, Gold and Platinum members only apply for flights operated by Virgin Australia. Additional baggage allowances for Velocity Silver, Gold and Platinum members do not apply when travelling on codeshare or interline services operated by other carriers.
Baggage allowances for Reward Seat fares with Velocity airlines partners will be based on the operating carrier’s baggage allowances as found on their website and as per your class of travel. Silver, Gold and Platinum members may be entitled to further complimentary baggage allowances, as outlined at the Velocity Frequent Flyer website.

Things to Know

No single item may exceed 32kg. See our Cargo services for heavier items.
Multiple items held together will not be accepted as a single piece of baggage. Additional Baggage fees may apply.
We are unable to accept checked baggage that is not travelling with a passenger. Unaccompanied baggage must be sent as Cargo.
For Economy, Premium Economy fares and purchased Checked Baggage, items over 23kg will incur fees. Overweight Baggage fees may apply.

For Travellers with Infants and Children

Infants

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:

Pram/stroller
Portable cot
Car seat
Baby capsule
Bag

Children

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:

Pram/stroller
Portable cot
Car seat
Baby capsule

View more information on travelling with infants and children.

Additional Baggage

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.

How to purchase Additional Baggage

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.

Additional Baggage Fees

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
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.

Overweight Baggage

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.

Overweight Baggage Fees

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.

Overweight Baggage Fees per piece (23kg to 32kg)

Departing From	At the Airport
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

Important Information about Additional Baggage

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.

RESTRICTIONS

The carriage of additional baggage is at the sole discretion of Virgin Australia and is subject to aircraft loads.
We will endeavour to carry your Checked Baggage on the same flight as you, however, Additional and Overweight Baggage will be accepted on a space-available basis. If your baggage cannot be carried on the same flight with you due to operational limitations, it will be transported on the next available flight with sufficient load capacity.

REFUNDS

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.