Travelling while breastfeeding or expressing milk

Virgin Australia is committed to providing a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment for parents and caregivers feeding young children – whether breastfeeding, bottle feeding or expressing milk.

Breastfeeding and expressing milk while travelling

You can feel welcome and supported when travelling with us, to breastfeed, bottle feed or express milk at any stage of your journey, whenever and wherever you are most comfortable to do so.

This includes at any stage of your journey through the airport (including in our lounges if eligible for entry) and onboard.

Additional information

Please note, Virgin Australia is unable to store breastmilk, medications or food in fridges, either in our lounges or onboard, for health and safety reasons, however we can provide ice cubes in our lounges for use in cooler bags or similar.

Flying with kids

Find helpful information if you are travelling with child(ren).

Airport security restrictions

If you are travelling on an international flight, there may be restrictions on the quantity of liquids and certain powders you can carry onboard. Learn more about restrictions and relevant exemptions.

Australian Border Force rules

The Australian Border Force website also contains relevant information on the list of items you can and can't bring in.

Submit feedback

If you would like to submit feedback relating to your experience, you can get in contact with us via our Complaints and Compliments form.

Parent rooms

Most airports in Australia have purpose-built parent rooms which are accessible by any users of the airport.

Refer to your departing airports website for more information.

Melbourne Airport

Location: Mezzanine level, Terminal 3, next to gate 1

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Perth Airport

Location: Terminal 1 Domestic, between gates 43-44

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Canberra Airport

Location: Level 2, turn left after Virgin Australia check-in desk

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Sydney Airport

Location: Level 2 near Heinemann retail

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Brisbane Airport

Location: Level 2, just after gate 41

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Adelaide Airport

Location: Level 2, opposite gate 16 or 12

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Gold Coast Airport

Location: Level 2, opposite gate 16 or 12

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Specific needs and assistance

If you require assistance due to a disability, medical condition, or special circumstance, our team is here to provide support tailored to your needs.