Woman dropping off dog to Virgin Australia Cargo pet transport service

Products and Services

Virgin Australia Cargo moves cargo throughout the Virgin Australia domestic network. For specific port locations, lodgement times and operating hours, refer to the ‘Our Cargo Network’ section.

Same day service

Whether you are sending general cargo, urgent medical supplies or permitted dangerous goods, our highest priority service enables you to select your preferred date and flight for travel (subject to operational requirements and space availability). The maximum weight limit per piece is 60 kilograms.

Perishable transport service

If you are planning to ship fruit, vegetables, flowers, plants, seafood and fresh meats, our perishable transport service enables you to select your preferred date and flight for travel (subject to priority, operational requirements and space availability). The maximum weight limit per piece is 60 kilograms.

Pet and animal travel

Our animal transport service enables you to choose your preferred date and flight for travel (subject to priority, operational requirements and space availability). The maximum weight limit is 65 kilograms (combined weight of the animal, container and container attachments). Please refer to the Animal and Pet Transport page for more information.

International Cargo Services

Virgin Australia does not accept bookings for international services.

Aircraft compatibility

We currently use the following aircraft types to move cargo around the Virgin Australia network.  Please note that the figures below are provided for guidance purposes only and may differ between aircraft.  For information on maximum animal crate sizes, please proceed to our ‘Pet and Animal Travel’ page.

Aircraft fleet

Terms and conditions

All bookings and shipments with Virgin Australia Cargo are governed by our Cargo Conditions of Carriage.