Personal-item bag · 16.5 × 11.8 × 5.9 in (41.9 × 30 × 15 cm)
Fits 3 cm (1.2 in) to spare on the width
Virgin Australia cabin bag and personal item size
Checked against Virgin Australia's baggage page on 5 October 2026
Personal item (under the seat)
45 × 33 × 20 cm17.7 × 13 × 7.9 in
Cabin bag (overhead locker)
56 × 36 × 23 cm22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in
Weight: 8 kg (18 lb)
Will your bag fit Virgin Australia?
Personal item. Free on every fare. Must fit under the seat in front.
Cabin bag. Included on every fare listed below. Economy: one overhead-locker bag, up to 8 kg total, plus a personal item.
What each Virgin Australia fare includes
| Fare | Personal item | Cabin bag | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | Included | Included (8 kg) | One carry-on up to 8 kg plus personal item. |
| Business / Economy X / Velocity Gold-Platinum | Included | Included (14 kg) | One bag to 14 kg, or two small bags 48x34x23 cm (max 8 kg each), or bag plus suit pack. |
Will a standard carry-on fit Virgin Australia?
The most common US carry-on size is 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm, wheels included). On Virgin Australia 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 Australia's cabin bag allowance holds about 46 litres. 38 of the 151 airlines we track have a smaller one.
Bags that fit Virgin Australia
We checked 1,046 bags with published sizes. 196 fit the personal-item size with at least 1 cm to spare on every side, and another 180 are within a centimeter. 590 fit the cabin bag size comfortably.
Personal item
Personal-item bag · 16.5 × 11.8 × 5.9 in (41.9 × 30 × 15 cm)
Fits 3 cm (1.2 in) to spare on the width
Personal-item bag · 15.4 × 12.6 × 5.9 in (39.1 × 32 × 15 cm)
Fits 1 cm (0.4 in) to spare on the width
Personal-item bag · 15.6 × 12.2 × 7.5 in (39.6 × 31 × 19.1 cm)
Tight 0.9 cm (0.4 in) to spare on the depth
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; 5.1 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; 3.6 kg left for packing
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If your bag is too big at the gate
Bags over size/weight limits must be checked in and baggage fees may apply; amount not stated. Source
Power banks on Virgin Australia
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. Keep under seat, in seat pocket or on you, not in overhead lockers. 100-160 Wh needs Virgin Australia approval and declaration at check-in.
Work out your power bank's watt-hours · Power bank rules on every airline
Worth knowing
- Business and Economy X may split 14 kg across two small bags, none over 8 kg.
- Suit pack allowed up to L114 x W60 x H11 cm in premium allowance.
Airlines with similar limits
- Jetstar: 56 × 36 × 23 cm
- Qantas: 56 × 36 × 23 cm
- Virgin Atlantic: 56 × 36 × 23 cm
- Cathay Pacific: 56 × 36 × 23 cm
Virgin Australia bag questions
What size is the Virgin Australia personal item?
Virgin Australia's free personal item can be up to 45 × 33 × 20 cm (17.7 × 13 × 7.9 in). Must fit under the seat in front.
How big can a Virgin Australia cabin bag be?
Up to 56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in), and no heavier than 8 kg (18 lb). The airline doesn’t say whether wheels and handles count, so measure them in.
Which bags fit Virgin Australia's limits?
Of the 1,046 bags we track, 196 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 Australia?
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. carry-on baggage page · batteries page. Rules checked 5 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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