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Virgin Australia Baggage Rules
Published personal item, carry-on and checked bag allowances for Virgin Australia (VA), verified against the carrier's own policy page on August 16, 2026.
Official Virgin Australia baggage policyWill my bag fit Virgin Australia?
Measure your bag including wheels and handles, then check it against Virgin Australia's published limit.
Virgin Australia carry-on limit: 22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in (55.9 × 36.1 × 23.1 cm) · 15.4 lb
Allowance
Personal Item
| Cabin / fare | Route | Max size | Max weight | Fees & notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| economy | All routes | 15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in (39.9 × 30 × 15 cm) | None published | Free |
Allowance
Carry-On
| Cabin / fare | Route | Max size | Max weight | Fees & notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| economy | All routes | 22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in (55.9 × 36.1 × 23.1 cm) | 15.4 lb (7 kg) | Included |
Allowance
Checked Bag
| Cabin / fare | Route | Max size | Max weight | Fees & notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| economy | All routes | 62 in total (L+W+D) / 157.5 cm | 50.7 lb (23 kg) | Fee on Economy Lite |
Security rules for flights from Australia
These are government security and safety rules — separate from your airline's baggage allowance. They are set by the aviation authority at your departure point, not by the airline.
Screening at major departure airports
Melbourne Tullamarine (MEL)
- Authority:
- Department of Home Affairs
- Liquids:
- 100 ml containers in one 1 L bag on international departures only
- Scanners:
- CT scanners at international terminals
- Electronics:
- Domestic flights have no liquids limit
Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD)
- Authority:
- Australian Government / CASA
- Liquids:
- 100 mL containers in a 1 litre transparent bag on international departures
- Scanners:
- In deployment
- Electronics:
- Spare batteries and power banks in cabin baggage only
CASA lithium battery and power bank rules
Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA)Spare lithium batteries and power banks must travel in carry-on baggage only. Batteries up to 100 Wh are permitted; 100–160 Wh requires airline approval and is limited to two spares; above 160 Wh is not permitted in passenger baggage. Smart bags with non-removable batteries are restricted.
- Carry-on:
- Yes, carry-on only
- Checked:
- No — spare batteries and power banks are prohibited in checked baggage
- Container limit:
- Terminals protected against short circuit
- Watt-hour ceiling:
- 160 Wh
- Medication:
- Medical devices with larger batteries may be approved by the airline in advance.
Devices containing lithium batteries in checked baggage must be switched completely off, not in sleep mode.
Last verified August 16, 2026Official source
Liquids, aerosols and gels (international)
Department of Home Affairs / CASAOn international departures, liquids, aerosols and gels must be in containers of 100 ml or less, all fitting in one transparent resealable bag of up to one litre per passenger. Domestic flights within Australia have no liquids restriction.
- Carry-on:
- Yes - 100 ml containers in one 1 L clear bag
- Checked:
- Yes, subject to dangerous goods limits
- Container limit:
- 100 ml
- Medication:
- Prescription medicines and baby products are allowed in larger quantities with proof of need.
Remove the liquids bag from your carry-on at screening unless a CT scanner is in use.
Last verified August 16, 2026Official source
ICAO dangerous goods baseline
International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)ICAO Technical Instructions set the worldwide baseline that national regulators adopt: no spare lithium batteries in checked baggage, no flammable gases or liquids, no strike-anywhere matches, and e-cigarettes carried in the cabin only and never charged in flight.
- Carry-on:
- E-cigarettes and vapes: cabin only, charging prohibited
- Checked:
- Spare batteries, flammable liquids and gases prohibited
- Watt-hour ceiling:
- 160 Wh
- Medication:
- Medical oxygen and battery-powered medical devices require advance airline arrangement.
Where your departure country publishes no separate rule, carriers apply this ICAO baseline.
Last verified August 16, 2026Official source
FAQ
Virgin Australia baggage questions
- What is Virgin Australia's carry-on size limit?
- Virgin Australia's published cabin bag limit is 22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in (55.9 × 36.1 × 23.1 cm).
- Does Virgin Australia weigh carry-on bags?
- Yes — the published cabin bag weight limit is 15.4 lb (7 kg), and gate staff can weigh bags at any time.
- What size personal item does Virgin Australia allow?
- The under-seat personal item allowance is 15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in (39.9 × 30 × 15 cm).
- What is Virgin Australia's checked bag size and weight limit?
- Checked bags are limited to 62 in total (L+W+D) / 157.5 cm, with a 50.7 lb weight limit. Bags over the limit are charged overweight or oversize fees.
- How do I know if my bag will fit on Virgin Australia?
- Measure your bag with the wheels and handles included, then run the measurements through the Travel Review HQ bag size checker. It compares your bag against Virgin Australia's published limits and, for connecting itineraries, against the strictest carrier on your route.
- Are Virgin Australia's baggage rules the same as airport security rules?
- No. Virgin Australia sets the size, weight and fee allowance. Liquids, power banks and prohibited items are set by the security authority in your departure country (Australia for most Virgin Australia departures), and both sets of rules apply to the same bag.
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Airline and airport baggage policies can change. Travel Review HQ verifies requirements against official sources, but travelers should confirm current restrictions with their airline before departure.