VietJet Air Baggage Allowance 2026, Carry-on & Checked Bag Rules
VietJet Air allows one cabin bag up to 56 x 36 x 23 cm plus one very small personal item up to 30 x 20 x 10 cm with a combined total weight limit of 7 kilograms for all hand luggage together on all fares, and checked baggage is not included on basic Eco tickets so you have to pre purchase hold luggage by weight separately for all Vietnamese domestic and regional routes.
Published on July 9, 2026 · Last verified on July 10, 2026 by Luggage Validator
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VietJet Air Baggage Policy Strictness
Very Strict
Overview
Standard baggage allowance for your selected route and fare class. All dimensions include wheels and handles.
Carry-on Bag
56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in)
Overhead bin · Not specified
Personal Item
30 × 20 × 10 cm (11.8 × 7.9 × 3.9 in)
Under seat ·Not specified
Checked Baggage
Not specified
Not allowed free total
Max per piece: Not specified
Free Special Items
Items you can bring for free that do not count toward your standard baggage allowance on VietJet Air.
Coat or jacket
Umbrella
Walking aids and crutches
For passenger's own use
Infant food for in flight use
Duty free items
Purchased at the airport on the day of travel
Standard Economy Allowance
Quick reference for your selected route type. See below for full cabin class comparison.
| Baggage Type | Free | Max Size | Weight Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carry-on Bag Overhead bin · per piece | 1 pc | 56×36×23cm 22×14.2×9.1in | Not specified |
| Personal Item Under seat · per piece | 1 pc | 30×20×10cm 11.8×7.9×3.9in | Not specified |
| Checked Baggage Cargo hold · weight system | Not allowed | - | Not specified |
Full Cabin Class Comparison
Compare allowances across all fare types and cabin classes for your selected route.
| Item | Eco | Deluxe | Skyboss | Skyboss Business |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Personal Item Under seat | 1 pc | 1 pc | 1 pc | 1 pc |
| Personal Item Size L × W × H | 30×20×10cm 11.8×7.9×3.9in | 30×20×10cm 11.8×7.9×3.9in | 30×20×10cm 11.8×7.9×3.9in | 30×20×10cm 11.8×7.9×3.9in |
| Carry-on Pieces Overhead bin access | 1 pc | 1 pc | 1 pc | 1 pc |
| Carry-on Size L × W × H | 56×36×23cm 22×14.2×9.1in | 56×36×23cm 22×14.2×9.1in | 56×36×23cm 22×14.2×9.1in | 56×36×23cm 22×14.2×9.1in |
| Carry-on Weight Per piece | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified |
| Free Checked Bags Total weight | Not allowed | Not allowed | Not allowed | Not allowed |
| Checked Bag Size Max per piece | - | - | - | - |
| Checked Bag Weight Per piece max | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified |
Recent Traveller Feedback
Booked the cheapest Eco fare with VietJet from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi and completely forgot that there is no free checked baggage included at all, so I had to pay extra at the airport for my 15 kg suitcase which cost about 450,000 Vietnamese dong and was definitely more expensive than pre booking it online would have been.
450000 VND
Flew VietJet from Tan Son Nhat to Da Nang and they had scales right at the check in counter where they weighed every single carry on bag together with the personal item, and since the total combined limit is only 7 kg my bag plus my backpack came in just barely under at 6.8 kg so I passed without any extra charges.
I was surprised how small the personal item allowance is on VietJet because the maximum size is only 30 x 20 x 10 cm which is basically just a small handbag, and my normal laptop backpack was way too big for that category so I had to count it as part of my main cabin bag weight instead.
Went through security at Noi Bai Airport in Hanoi for my VietJet flight and the standard 100 milliliter liquid rule was enforced just like at every other international airport, so I kept all my toiletries in a clear plastic bag and everything went through the checkpoint completely smoothly with no issues at all.
Common Luggage Compatibility
Based on VietJet Air · Economy class. Compare luggage compatibility across all fare types and cabin classes using the filters above.
| Luggage | Personal Item | Carry-on | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
Regular Backpack | Over Limit | OK | OK (0kg total) |
16" Under-seat Briefcase | Over Limit | OK | OK (0kg total) |
18" Cabin Suitcase | Over Limit | OK | OK (0kg total) |
Standard 20" Carry-on | Over Limit | OK | OK (0kg total) |
22" North American Carry-on | Over Limit | Over Limit | OK (0kg total) |
24" Medium Checked Suitcase | Over Limit | Over Limit | OK (0kg total) |
26" Mid-size Checked Suitcase | Over Limit | Over Limit | OK (0kg total) |
28" Large Checked Suitcase (IATA Standard) | Over Limit | Over Limit | OK (0kg total) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the carry on size and weight limits for VietJet Air flights?
VietJet Air allows one main cabin bag per passenger with maximum dimensions of 56 x 36 x 23 cm including wheels and handles, and the bag must fit in the overhead lockers on board the aircraft.
The total combined weight of your cabin bag plus your personal item together must not exceed 7 kilograms, and this 7 kg limit covers everything you bring into the cabin rather than being a per bag allowance.
This free hand baggage allowance applies to all fare types on VietJet Air including the cheapest Eco tickets, so every passenger gets the same cabin bag size and weight limit regardless of which ticket type they book.
How big can the personal item be on VietJet Air?
The personal item allowance on VietJet Air is much smaller than on most other airlines, and the maximum dimensions are only 30 x 20 x 10 cm which is basically the size of a small handbag or a very compact pouch.
Acceptable items include a small handbag, laptop bag, camera bag, baby food bag or a small duty free shopping bag, and the item must fit completely under the seat in front of you on the plane.
A normal sized backpack or laptop bag will usually be too big for the personal item category on VietJet Air, so in that case it counts as part of your main cabin bag weight instead.
Does the basic VietJet Air Eco fare include any free checked baggage?
No, the cheapest Eco fare on VietJet Air does not include any free checked baggage at all because it is a low cost carrier, and you have to purchase hold luggage separately if you want to bring a suitcase that goes in the cargo hold.
Checked baggage on VietJet Air is sold by weight rather than by the piece, and you can choose different weight packages when you book your ticket or add them later through the website or mobile app.
Buying your checked baggage allowance online in advance is normally much cheaper than paying for excess weight at the airport on the day of your flight, and the prices can vary depending on your route and how far in advance you book.
Is the 7 kg limit just for the cabin bag or for all hand luggage together?
The 7 kilogram limit on VietJet Air covers all of your hand luggage combined, which means your main cabin bag plus your personal item are weighed together and the total of both pieces cannot go over the 7 kg limit.
A lot of travelers mistakenly think the 7 kg is only for the main cabin bag and that the personal item is extra, but that is not how VietJet Air counts it and you can get charged extra if the combined weight is too high.
This is why it is important to keep your personal item very light on VietJet Air, because every kilogram you use for your handbag or laptop bag takes away from the weight you have left for your main rolling suitcase.
Is VietJet Air strict about weighing carry on bags at the airport?
VietJet Air can be quite strict about weighing hand luggage especially at busier airports in Vietnam like Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, and they often have scales at the check in counters and boarding gates where they can weigh every single cabin bag.
Enforcement does vary a little bit by airport and by how busy the flight is, but on popular domestic routes they are known for checking the weight quite often and charging passengers who go over the 7 kilogram combined limit.
The safest approach is to weigh your bags at home before you leave for the airport, and if you think you might be close to the limit it is better to pre book some checked baggage online rather than risk paying much higher fees at the gate.
All baggage rules on this page are from the official VietJet Air website. Last updated July 10, 2026. Before you fly, please check the official site again to make sure nothing has changed.
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