Vietnam Airlines Baggage Allowance 2026, Carry-on & Checked Bag Rules
Vietnam Airlines economy class includes one cabin bag up to 22 x 14 x 9 inches or 56 x 36 x 23 cm plus one personal item up to 16 x 12 x 6 inches or 40 x 30 x 15 cm with a combined total weight of 12 kilograms for all hand luggage, and international economy fares include two free checked bags of 23 kilograms or 50 pounds each while domestic routes use a weight system with 20 kilograms total free allowance.
Published on July 9, 2026 · Last verified on July 10, 2026 by Luggage Validator
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Vietnam Airlines Baggage Policy Strictness
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 × 9 in)
Overhead bin · 10 kg (22 lbs)
Personal Item
40 × 30 × 15 cm (16 × 12 × 6 in)
Under seat ·Not specified
Checked Baggage
≤ 158 cm (62 in)
2 free pc · 23 kg (50 lbs)/pc
Free Special Items
Items you can bring for free that do not count toward your standard baggage allowance on Vietnam Airlines.
Coat or jacket
Umbrella or walking stick
Crutches and walking aids
For passenger's own use
Collapsible stroller
One fully collapsible stroller per infant
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 22×14×9in | 10 kg 22 lbs |
| Personal Item Under seat · per piece | 1 pc | 40×30×15cm 16×12×6in | Not specified |
| Checked Baggage Cargo hold · piece system | 2 pc free | ≤ 158 cm 62 in | 23 kg 50 lbs |
Full Cabin Class Comparison
Compare allowances across all fare types and cabin classes for your selected route.
| Item | Saver | Classic | Premium Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Personal Item Under seat | 1 pc | 1 pc | 1 pc | 1 pc |
| Personal Item Size L × W × H | 40×30×15cm 16×12×6in | 40×30×15cm 16×12×6in | 40×30×15cm 16×12×6in | 40×30×15cm 16×12×6in |
| Carry-on Pieces Overhead bin access | 1 pc | 1 pc | 2 pc | 2 pc |
| Carry-on Size L × W × H | 56×36×23cm 22×14×9in | 56×36×23cm 22×14×9in | 56×36×23cm 22×14×9in | 56×36×23cm 22×14×9in |
| Carry-on Weight Per piece | 10 kg 22 lbs | 10 kg 22 lbs | 10 kg 22 lbs | 10 kg 22 lbs |
| Free Checked Bags Piece system | 2 pc | 2 pc | 2 pc | 2 pc |
| Checked Bag Size Max per piece | ≤ 158 cm 62 in | ≤ 158 cm 62 in | ≤ 158 cm 62 in | ≤ 158 cm 62 in |
| Checked Bag Weight Per piece max | 23 kg 50 lbs | 23 kg 50 lbs | 23 kg 50 lbs | 32 kg 70 lbs |
Recent Traveller Feedback
Flew Vietnam Airlines from Ho Chi Minh City to Seoul in economy class and was happy to confirm that two checked bags up to 23 kilograms each are included in the fare on international routes, which is more generous than a lot of other full service airlines in the region.
Took a Vietnam Airlines flight from Hanoi to Danang and learned that the 12 kilogram carry on limit is the combined total for your main cabin bag plus your personal accessory together, so my 10 kilogram rolling bag plus my 3 kilogram laptop bag was actually 1 kilogram over and I had to move some things into my checked suitcase.
Was surprised that Vietnam Airlines uses a weight system for domestic flights within Vietnam rather than counting pieces, and economy class passengers get 20 kilograms total which you can split across one bag or multiple bags however you prefer.
Flew business class on Vietnam Airlines from Saigon to Bangkok and really appreciated being able to bring two full size carry on bags weighing up to 10 kilograms each plus a personal accessory, with a total combined allowance of 18 kilograms for all hand luggage together.
Common Luggage Compatibility
Based on Vietnam Airlines · Economy class · Asia / Middle East routes. Compare luggage compatibility across all fare types and cabin classes using the filters above.
| Luggage | Personal Item | Carry-on | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
Regular Backpack | OK | OK | OK |
16" Under-seat Briefcase | Over Limit | OK | OK |
18" Cabin Suitcase | Over Limit | OK | OK |
Standard 20" Carry-on | Over Limit | OK | OK |
22" North American Carry-on | Over Limit | OK | OK |
24" Medium Checked Suitcase | Over Limit | Over Limit | OK |
26" Mid-size Checked Suitcase | Over Limit | Over Limit | OK |
28" Large Checked Suitcase (IATA Standard) | Over Limit | Over Limit | OK |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the carry on size and weight limits for Vietnam Airlines?
Vietnam Airlines economy class passengers can bring one main cabin bag with maximum dimensions of 56 x 36 x 23 centimeters or 22 x 14 x 9 inches including wheels and handles, and each individual cabin bag can weigh no more than 10 kilograms.
The total combined weight of your cabin bag plus your personal accessory together must not exceed 12 kilograms for economy class, and this combined limit covers everything you bring into the cabin rather than applying to each bag separately.
The size and weight rules for hand luggage are the same across both Saver and Classic economy fare types on Vietnam Airlines, so every economy passenger gets the same free carry on allowance.
What size is the personal item or accessory on Vietnam Airlines?
Every Vietnam Airlines passenger is allowed one small personal accessory in addition to their main cabin bag, and the maximum dimensions for this item are 40 x 30 x 15 centimeters or 16 x 12 x 6 inches, and it must fit completely under the seat in front of you.
Common examples of acceptable personal accessories include a small handbag, laptop bag, briefcase or a small duty free shopping bag, and as long as the item stays within the official size limit it is always included for free on every fare type.
The personal accessory does not have its own separate weight limit on Vietnam Airlines, and instead its weight counts towards the 12 kilogram combined total hand luggage allowance for economy class passengers.
How much checked baggage comes with Vietnam Airlines economy class?
On all international routes Vietnam Airlines economy class uses the piece concept system and includes two free checked bags per passenger, with each bag weighing up to 23 kilograms or 50 pounds and measuring no more than 158 centimeters or 62 inches in total linear dimensions.
On domestic flights within Vietnam the airline uses a weight based system instead, and economy class passengers receive 20 kilograms of total free checked baggage allowance which you can split across one suitcase or multiple bags however you prefer.
This means your exact checked baggage allowance on Vietnam Airlines depends entirely on whether you are flying domestically or internationally, so it is important to check which system applies to your specific route before you pack.
Does business class get more carry on baggage on Vietnam Airlines?
Yes, business class passengers on Vietnam Airlines are allowed two full size cabin bags instead of one, with each individual bag weighing up to 10 kilograms, plus one personal accessory just like in economy class.
The total combined hand luggage allowance for business class is 18 kilograms across all pieces, which is 6 kilograms more than the 12 kilogram limit that applies to economy class on all routes.
Business class passengers also get a larger checked baggage allowance, with two free bags weighing up to 32 kilograms or 70 pounds each on international routes compared to the 23 kilogram per bag limit in economy.
Why is the baggage allowance different on domestic vs international Vietnam Airlines flights?
Vietnam Airlines uses two different baggage systems depending on your route, and international flights follow the piece concept where you get a set number of free bags with individual weight limits while domestic flights use a weight system with one total weight allowance.
On domestic routes within Vietnam economy passengers get 20 kilograms of total checked baggage by weight, and you can use one bag or multiple bags as long as the combined weight stays under the limit.
On all international flights the airline switched to the piece system many years ago to match other global full service carriers, and economy passengers get two free checked bags of 23 kilograms each which is generally considered a very generous allowance for a full service airline in Asia.
All baggage rules on this page are from the official Vietnam Airlines 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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