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.
Cabin Class | None/Red | Silver | Gold | Platinum |
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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 |
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 |
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 |
Cabin Class | When travelling to | None/Red | Silver | Gold | Platinum |
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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 |
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 |
Cabin | None/Red | Silver | Gold | Platinum |
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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 |
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 |
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)
Destinations | Online | Guest Contact Centre | At the airport* |
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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.
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.
Overweight Baggage Fees per piece (23kg to 32kg)
Destinations | At the Airport* |
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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.
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.