Personal-item bag · 34 × 19 × 15 cm (13.4 × 7.5 × 5.9 in)
Tight exactly at the limit on the depth
Virgin Atlantic cabin bag and personal item size
Checked against Virgin Atlantic's baggage page on 20 October 2026
Personal item (under the seat)
40 × 30 × 15 cm16 × 12 × 0 in
Cabin bag (overhead locker)
56 × 36 × 23 cm22 × 14 × 9 in
Weight: 10 kg (22 lb)
Will your bag fit Virgin Atlantic?
Personal item. Free on every fare. One under seat bag (handbag, laptop bag, small rucksack) in all cabins, in addition to hand baggage. Page omits the depth in inches.
Cabin bag. Included on every fare listed below. One bag in Economy Light, Classic, Delight and Premium. Included on all tickets; must be liftable into the overhead bin unaided.
What each Virgin Atlantic fare includes
| Fare | Personal item | Cabin bag | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy Light / Classic / Delight | Included | Included (10 kg) | 1 bag, 10kg (22lbs), 23 x 36 x 56cm, plus under seat bag. |
| Premium | Included | Included (10 kg) | 1 bag, 10kg (22lbs), plus under seat bag. |
| Upper Class | Included | Included (16 kg) | Up to 2 bags: max 12kg (26lb) with one bag, or 16kg (35lb) combined with two. |
Will a standard carry-on fit Virgin Atlantic?
The most common US carry-on size is 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm, wheels included). On Virgin Atlantic it just fits, with under 1 cm to spare. The common European cabin size, 55 × 40 × 20 cm, doesn't fit (4 cm (1.6 in) too wide).
Virgin Atlantic's cabin bag allowance holds about 46 litres. 38 of the 151 airlines we track have a smaller one.
Bags that fit Virgin Atlantic
We checked 1,046 bags with published sizes. 19 fit the personal-item size with at least 1 cm to spare on every side, and another 38 are within a centimeter. 590 fit the cabin bag size comfortably.
Personal item
Personal-item bag · 39.1 × 27.4 × 14.5 cm (15.4 × 10.8 × 5.7 in)
Tight 0.5 cm (0.2 in) to spare on the depth
Personal-item bag · 38.1 × 30.5 × 14 cm (15 × 12 × 5.5 in)
Tight 0.5 cm (0.2 in) too wide; soft-sided, so it only goes in if it squeezes
Personal-item bag · 40 × 30 × 15 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in)
Tight exactly at the limit on the length
Cabin bag
Carry-on suitcase · 19.1 × 12.8 × 8.9 in (48.5 × 32.5 × 22.6 cm)
Tight 0.4 cm (0.2 in) to spare on the depth; 7.1 kg left for packing
Carry-on suitcase · 55.9 × 35.6 × 22.9 cm (22 × 14 × 9 in)
Tight 0.1 cm (0 in) to spare on the length
Carry-on suitcase · 55.9 × 35.6 × 22.9 cm (22 × 14 × 9 in)
Tight 0.1 cm (0 in) to spare on the length
Carry-on suitcase · 55.9 × 35.6 × 22.9 cm (22 × 14 × 9 in)
Tight 0.1 cm (0 in) to spare on the length; 5.6 kg left for packing
All bags that fit Virgin Atlantic →
If your bag is too big at the gate
From 23 March 2026, bags over the allowance may incur a £65 charge and be placed in the hold. Source
Power banks on Virgin Atlantic
You can’t use a power bank on board. Power banks up to 100 Wh go in the cabin; 100–160 Wh needs the airline's approval. Limit: 2 per passenger. Never in checked bags. Max 2 power banks; up to 5 spare batteries/power banks total. Cannot charge other devices or be plugged into seat power. Stow accessibly, not in overhead lockers; terminals protected; must fit the 37x28x10cm fire containment bag.
Work out your power bank's watt-hours · Power bank rules on every airline
Worth knowing
- £65 charge for over-allowance hand baggage from 23 March 2026.
- Upper Class: 12kg for one bag or 16kg combined for two.
- Power banks must not go in overhead lockers or be plugged into seat power.
- Devices used onboard must fit the 37x28x10cm fire containment bag.
Airlines with similar limits
- Jetstar: 56 × 36 × 23 cm
- Virgin Australia: 56 × 36 × 23 cm
- Qantas: 56 × 36 × 23 cm
- Cathay Pacific: 56 × 36 × 23 cm
Virgin Atlantic bag questions
What size is the Virgin Atlantic personal item?
Virgin Atlantic's free personal item can be up to 40 × 30 × 15 cm (16 × 12 × 0 in). One under seat bag (handbag, laptop bag, small rucksack) in all cabins, in addition to hand baggage. Page omits the depth in inches.
How big can a Virgin Atlantic cabin bag be?
Up to 56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14 × 9 in), and no heavier than 10 kg (22 lb). The airline doesn’t say whether wheels and handles count, so measure them in.
Which bags fit Virgin Atlantic's limits?
Of the 1,046 bags we track, 19 fit the personal-item size with at least 1 cm to spare and 590 fit the cabin bag size. See the list.
Can I take a power bank on Virgin Atlantic?
Yes, in your cabin bag only. You can’t use a power bank on board. Power banks up to 100 Wh go in the cabin; 100–160 Wh needs the airline's approval. Limit: 2 per passenger. Never in checked bags.
Sources. official help page: hand baggage allowance (dated July 30, 2026) · official PED / power bank policy. Rules checked 20 October 2026. Some details the airline doesn’t publish are marked as such above. Airline staff have the final say at the gate. Spotted a change? Tell us.
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