Adults and children travelling on our International Long 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 158cm (62in).

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 the Americas:

Cabin Class	None/Red	Silver	Gold	Platinum
Economy Light* *Available on flights to America from Australia	1 x 23kg	2 x 23kg	2 x 23kg	2 x 23kg
Economy Getaway, Elevate and Freedom	2 x 23kg	3 x 23kg	3 x 23kg	3 x 23kg
Premium Economy	For tickets issued prior to 11 June 2019
	2 x 32kg	3 x 32kg	3 x 32kg	3 x 32kg
	For tickets issued on or after 11 June 2019
	2 x 23kg	3 x 23kg	3 x 23kg	3 x 23kg
Business	2 x 32kg	3 x 32kg	3 x 32kg	3 x 32kg

Virgin Australia International Services to and from Hong Kong and Japan:

Cabin Class	None/Red	Silver	Gold	Platinum
Economy Light	1 x 23kg	2 x 23kg	2 x 23kg	2 x 23kg
Economy Getaway, Elevate and Freedom	2 x 23kg	3 x 23kg	3 x 23kg	3 x 23kg
Business	2 x 32kg	3 x 32kg	3 x 32kg	3 x 32kg

Flights operated by Virgin Australia's partner airlines

Virgin Australia international codeshare services operated by Delta Air Lines:

Cabin Class	None/Red	Silver	Gold	Platinum
Economy Light* *Available on flights to America from Australia	1 x 23kg	2 x 23kg	2 x 23kg	2 x 23kg
Economy Getaway, Elevate and Freedom Premium Economy	2 x 23kg	3 x 23kg	3 x 23kg	3 x 23kg
Business	2 x 32kg	3 x 32kg	3 x 32kg	3 x 32kg

Virgin Australia international codeshare services operated by Etihad Airways:

Cabin Class	When travelling to	None/Red	Silver	Gold	Platinum
Economy (Getaway)	Europe (from Australia/New Zealand)	30kg	40kg	45kg	50kg
Economy (Getaway)	Middle East, Asia and Africa (from Australia/New Zealand) and to Australia	23kg	33kg	38kg	43kg
Economy (Elevate)	All destinations (to and from Australia/New Zealand)	30kg	40kg	45kg	50kg
Economy (Freedom)	All destinations (to and from Australia/New Zealand)	35kg	45kg	50kg	55kg
Business (Saver)	All destinations (to and from Australia/New Zealand)	40kg	50kg	55kg	60kg
Business	All destinations (to and from Australia/New Zealand)	40kg	50kg	55kg	60kg
First	All destinations (to and from Australia/New Zealand)	50kg	60kg	65kg	70kg

Virgin Australia international codeshare services to and from South Africa operated by South African Airlines:

Cabin/Fare Class	None/Red	Silver	Gold	Platinum
Economy	2 x 23kg	2 x 23kg	2 x 23kg	2 x 23kg
Business	2 x 32kg	3 x 32kg	3 x 32kg	3 x 32kg

Virgin Australia international codeshare services operated by Singapore Airlines/SilkAir:

Cabin	None/Red	Silver	Gold	Platinum
Economy (Fare Class T, Q,V, N, E or L)	30kg	30kg	45kg	50kg
Economy (Fare Class K, H, B or Y)	35kg	35kg	45kg	50kg
Premium	35kg	35kg	50kg	55kg
Business	40kg	40kg	55kg	60kg

Virgin Australia International Codeshare Services to and from the United Kingdom operated by Virgin Atlantic:

Cabin	None/Red	Silver	Gold	Platinum
Economy	2 x 23kg	2 x 23kg	2 x 23kg	2 x 23kg
Business	2 x 32kg	2 x 32kg	2 x 32kg	2 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)

Destinations	Online	Guest Contact Centre	At the airport*
Flights to the USA	AUD 120	AUD 140	AUD 200
Flights from the USA	USD 120	USD 140	USD 200
Flights to Hong Kong	AUD 120	AUD 140	AUD 200
Flights from Hong Kong	HKD 670 / CNY 575	HKD 780 / CNY 670	HKD 1120
Flights to Japan	AUD 120	AUD 140	AUD 200
Flights from Japan	JPY8,760	JPY10,200	JPY14,600

*You may purchase up to 9 additional bags at the airport.

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)

Destinations	At the Airport*
Flights to the USA	AUD 100
Flights from the USA	USD 100
Flights to Hong Kong	AUD 100
Flights from Hong Kong	HKD 600
Flights to Japan	AUD 100
Flights from Japan	JPY 7,300
Flights to Africa from Australia	AUD 70 per kg
Flights to Asia from Australia	AUD 30 per kg
Flights to Europe from Australia	AUD 70 per kg

*Depending on your full travel itinerary, different overweight baggage fees may apply when travelling on Interline and Codeshare partners.

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.