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Luggage allowances for Virgin Australia depend on whether the flights are operating domestic, international short haul or international long haul.
Check in Baggage Allowance
Check in baggage allowance of Virgin Australia airlines depends on whether the airline is operating the domestic or international routes. It also depends on fare category been booked and the frequent flyer status.
Domestic Flights
Fare Type |
None/Red |
Silver |
Gold |
Platinum |
Economy |
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Getaway Elevate Freedom Reward |
1 bag of 23kg |
2 bags of 23kg each |
2 bags of 23kg each |
3 bags of 23kg each |
Business |
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Business Saver Reward |
2 bags of 32 kg each |
2 bags of 32 kg each |
2 bags of 32 kg each |
3 bags of 32 kg each |
International Short Haul Flights
Fare Type |
None/Red |
Silver |
Gold |
Platinum |
Go |
No Free Allowance |
1 bag of 23kg |
2 bags of 23kg each |
2 bags of 23kg each |
Go Plus |
1 bag of 23 kg each |
2 bags of 23 kg each |
2 bags of 23 kg each |
3 bags of 23 kg each |
Getaway Freedom Economy Reward |
1 bag of 23 kg each |
2 bags of 23 kg each |
2 bags of 23 kg each |
3 bags of 23 kg each |
Premium Saver Premium Premium Reward |
2 bags of 23 kg each |
2 bags of 23 kg each |
2 bags of 23 kg each |
3 bags of 23 kg each |
Business Saver Business Business Reward |
2 bags of 32 kg each |
2 bags of 32 kg each |
2 bags of 32 kg each |
3 bags of 32 kg each |
International Long Haul Flights
a) To/from Americas and Hong Kong
Fare Type |
None/Red |
Silver |
Gold |
Platinum |
Economy |
2 bags of 23 kg each |
3 bags of 23 kg each |
3 bags of 23 kg each |
3 bags of 23 kg each |
Business/Premium Economy |
2 bags of 32 kg each |
3 bags of 32 kg each |
3 bags of 32 kg each |
3 bags of 32 kg each |
b) Codeshare services operated by Etihad
Fare Type |
None/Red |
Silver |
Gold |
Platinum |
Economy (Getaway Fares) |
1 bag of 23 kg |
2 bags of 23 kg each |
2 bags of 23 kg each |
2 bags of 23 kg each |
Economy (Elevate and Freedom Fares) |
2 bags of 23 kg each |
3 bags of 23 kg each |
3 bags of 23 kg each |
3 bags of 23 kg each |
Business/Premium Economy |
2 bags of 23 kg each |
3 bags of 32 kg each |
3 bags of 32 kg each |
3 bags of 32 kg each |
c) To/from South Africa operated by South African Airways
Fare Type |
None/Red |
Silver |
Gold |
Platinum |
Economy |
2 bags of 23 kg each |
2 bags of 23 kg each |
2 bags of 23 kg each |
2 bags of 23 kg each |
Business |
2 bags of 32 kg each |
3 bags of 32 kg each |
3 bags of 32 kg each |
3 bags of 32 kg each |
d) Codeshare flights operated by Singapore Airlines/SilkAir:
Fare Type |
None/Red |
Silver |
Gold |
Platinum |
Economy |
30 kg |
30 kg |
45 kg |
50 kg |
Business/Premium Economy |
40 kg |
40 kg |
55 kg |
60 kg |
First |
50 kg |
50 kg |
65 kg |
70 kg |
Virgin Australia allows carriage of excess baggage but the charges have to be paid. This depends on whether it is a domestic flight, international short haul flight or international long haul flight of the carrier.
Domestic Flights
You can pre-purchase excess baggage before checking-in and avail of the discounted rates. However, if you buy it at airport, the charges are more. Both of these charges are given below:
Airport Charges for Excess baggage on Virgin Australia:
1st additional piece- $70
2nd additional piece-$90
3rd additional piece-$150
Overweight fee for each bag- $70 each
One passenger can bring up to 9 pieces of luggage, in general. Lesser number of bags would be allowed for flights of smaller airplanes, such as ATRs.
Pre-paid excess baggage charges are:
$35 for 1 additional piece, and
$70 for 2 additional pieces.
For International Short Haul flights, the excess baggage can be bought either at the airport or be pre-paid before check-in.
Departing From |
1st Additional Bag |
2nd Additional Bag |
3rd Additional Bag and above (each) |
Australia |
AUD 130 |
AUD 200 |
AUD +250 each |
Christmas Island and Cocos Island |
AUD 130 |
AUD 200 |
AUD +250 each |
New Zealand |
NZD 130 |
NZD 215 |
NZD +265 |
Solomon Islands |
SBD 780 |
SBD 1,300 |
SBD +1,600 each |
Papua New Guinea |
PGK 300 |
PGK 400 |
PGK +500 |
Fiji |
FJD 200 |
FJD 330 |
FJD +410 |
Tonga |
TOP 220 |
TOP 330 |
TOP +410 |
Cook Islands |
NZD 130 |
NZD 215 |
NZD +265 |
Samoa |
WST 250 |
WST 400 |
WST +500 |
Vanuatu |
VUV 10,000 |
VUV 17,000 |
VUV +21,000 |
Indonesia |
IDR 1,250,000 |
IDR 2,200,000 |
IDR 2,700,000 |
Pre-paid charges are given in table below:
a) While travelling to following destinations from Australia, the charges in AUD are:
1 extra piece |
2 extra pieces |
|
Tasman (on Go fares only) |
AUD 25 |
AUD 55 |
Tasman (all other fares) & Short Haul International Islands |
AUD 55 |
AUD 110 |
Indonesia |
AUD 65 |
AUD 130 |
b) When bought in other currencies and while departing from the following destinations, the charges are:
Departing From |
1 Additional Bag |
2 Additional Bags |
New Zealand (to all other destinations) |
NZD 55 |
NZD 110 |
New Zealand (to Indonesia) |
NZD 65 |
NZD 130 |
Solomon Islands |
SBD 365 |
SBD 730 |
Papua New Guinea |
PGK 120 |
PGK 240 |
Fiji |
FJD 100 |
FJD 200 |
Tonga* |
TOP 65 |
TOP 130 |
Cook Islands* |
NZD 55 |
NZD 110 |
Samoa* |
WST 65 |
WST 130 |
Vanuatu |
VUV 5225 |
VUV 10450 |
Indonesia |
IDR 680,000 |
IDR 1,360,000 |
For International Long Haul flights, there is no provision to buy excess baggage by paying in advance before check-in. Travellers will have to pay at the following airport rates:
a) To/from Americas and Hong Kong
Item |
Additional piece (each) |
Overweight Piece (Economy only, over 23kg, but under 32kg) |
Flights to the USA |
AUD 160 |
AUD 100 |
Flights from the USA |
USD 160 |
USD 100 |
Flights to Hong Kong |
AUD 140 |
AUD 100 |
Flights from Hong Kong |
HKD 850 |
HKD 600 |
b) To/from other destinations
Destination |
Flights from Australia |
Flights to Australia |
Africa |
AUD 70 per kg |
N/A |
Asia |
AUD 30 per kg |
N/A |
Europe |
AUD 70 per kg |
N/A |
Check in Baggage Allowance for Infants on Virgin Australia
Domestic And International Short Haul flights
Infants are allowed to carry pram/stroller, car seat, baby capsule and portable cot in check in baggage on domestic flights without any charges. Children above the age of 2 are allowed to carry these items in not more than 2 numbers. The children are entitled to same baggage allowance as that of adult on Virgin Australia domestic flights.
International Long Haul flights
Besides pram/stroller, bassinet or car seat, adults travelling with infants can also having additional check in baggage allowance.
For US flights, 1 extra check in bag of up to 23 kg in economy and 32 kg in Business or Premium Economy class is allowed.
For all other destinations, an additional piece of 10 kg in check in is allowed.
Carry-on baggage of up to 7 kg weight is also allowed free for infants on these flights. The size of bag shall not be more than 115 cm in sum of dimensions.
On domestic and international short haul flights of Virgin Australia, 7 kg carry-on baggage is allowed for every adult. You can bring:
2 pcs of small bags of linear dimension 105 cm. Or,
1 small bag plus a suit pack (185 cm linear dimensions) or garment bag (105 cm linear dimension).
Musical instruments can also be taken as carry-on luggage. Total linear dimension of 142 cm is allowed for musical instrument. This substitutes carry-on luggage of 105 cm linear dimension.
One personal item can also be carried apart from the cabin baggage allowance.
In a departure from the aviation policies being followed world over, the Australian government has allowed the following items to be carried in carry-on baggage. These are given below:
Needles for knitting and crochet
Fork with square-ended or round-ended tines and a non-detachable handle that is round-ended
Blunt-ended or round-ended scissors with blades less than 6cm long
Pointed metal nail files and nail clippers
Disposable or safety razors
On international long haul flights of Virgin Australia
|
Piece Allowance |
Max. Weight (per piece) |
Total Dimensions (per piece) |
Economy |
1 piece + 1 personal item |
7kg |
115cm |
Premium Economy |
1 piece + 1 personal item |
7kg |
115cm |
Business |
2 pieces + 1 personal item |
7kg |
115cm |
Carry-on or hand baggage allowance is 1 pc of 7 kg of dimensions 115 cm for economy or premium economy. For Business class, the allowance is 2 pc that do not exceed 115 cm in linear dimensions.
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Annette Anton
Posted on 19-Jan-2020Admin Reply :
Barbara Tillotson
Posted on 14-Jan-2020Admin Reply :
No, this will entail additional charges. If weight goes above 23 kg in any one check in bag, it is charged for. Anyways, the weight of a single check in bag shall not be more than 32 kg. So, we do not suggest increasing weight of one check in bag to more than 23 kg.
Prabin Malbul
Posted on 07-Jan-2020Admin Reply :
Please mention the route and cabin class of travel.
David Harrison
Posted on 05-Jan-2020Admin Reply :
Oversized and bulky check in baggage would cost about AUD 200, if flying from Australia. You must also confirm this with the airline local office. You have not mentioned the place of origin of flight.
Pru
Posted on 29-Dec-2019Admin Reply :
Linear dimensions shall be 158 cm for any check in bag.
Wendy Tonks
Posted on 22-Dec-2019Admin Reply :
It is 105 cm in linear dimensions.
daniel larkin
Posted on 20-Dec-2019Admin Reply :
If flying on economy, up to 1 bag of 23 kg can be taken per adult or child passenger for free in check-in baggage.
Zoe N Elms
Posted on 25-Nov-2019Admin Reply :
You have not mentioned the flight route and cabin class or fare ticket bought. Without this information, we will not be able to answer your query appropriately.
MAIKE Schablitzki
Posted on 24-Nov-2019Admin Reply :
Yes, it can be booked. The rates are provided in the content above.
Janice W Keynton
Posted on 23-Nov-2019Admin Reply :
You have not mentioned the route of travel. However, carrying Poster tube in carry on shall not be a problem if it fits the overhead cabin. However, we would suggest you to inform the airline about its carriage well in advance of travel.
Alex Wien
Posted on 12-Nov-2019Admin Reply :
These might not be allowed to be carried on board the flight.
Fran Richards
Posted on 28-Jul-2019Admin Reply :
Ski bag shall be taken as a part of free check in baggage allowance. So, if you already have check in baggage, this can be taken on payment of charges.
Nelly Adrianna Basile
Posted on 01-Jul-2019Admin Reply :
You have not mentioned which fare type ticket you have bought. Economy class travelers are allowed 1 bag of 23 kg in check in and business class 2 bags of 32 kg each, This is the free allowance and there is no special charge for this.
Grace Leung
Posted on 27-Jun-2019Admin Reply :
You will have to check this with the local of airline.
COLIN LOWRY
Posted on 21-Jun-2019Admin Reply :
This will have to be checked in.
colin
Posted on 20-Jun-2019Admin Reply :
It has to be checked in .
iain Robertson
Posted on 31-May-2019Admin Reply :
Please note that we are not Virgin Australia airline, We are an independent website. For your query, please approach the airline customer service directly. We believe that your request would be suitably accomodated by the airline.
Larraine Gudgeon
Posted on 10-May-2019Admin Reply :
Sum of length, breadth and height shall not exceed 140 cm. These are sum of linear dimensions, l+b+h, with l, b and h being counted only once. You do not have to take the perimeter of baggage.
Carla
Posted on 09-May-2019Admin Reply :
You can buy additional baggage at airport for NZ 130. Pre-purchase online is not allowed when flying to Cocos Islands. However, if the airplane being used in the flight which has operational constraints, the airline might again mention that this is not allowed. So, please check the Auckland office of the airline once.
Ross CALLAGHAN
Posted on 08-May-2019Admin Reply :
This depends on which fare type has been booked.
1 check in bag of up to 23 kg is free if you fly on Getaway, Elevate, Freedom and Economy Reward fares. 2 bags of 32 kg each are free for Business, Business Saver and Business Reward fares. Size of check in bag shall not be more than 140 cm in l+b+h.
Carry on allowance is (1 cabin bag of 7 kg OR 2 small bags of total weight 7 kg OR 1 standard and 1 suitcase of total weight 7 kg) AND one personal item for economy class.
If you are flying Business class or are Velocity Gold or Platinum members, then carry on allowance is 1 bag of 7kg OR 2 bags of 7 kg each OR1 standard bag and 1 suitcase of 7 kgs each AND 1 personal item.
Patricia
Posted on 30-Aug-2018Admin Reply :
Is there any other carrier involved?