Vietnam Airlines Baggage Allowance: Complete Passenger Guide

Vietnam Airlines allows travellers to bring plenty of luggage as carry-on or checked baggage. The overall baggage allowance of the airline depends on the cabin class and the route selected by the travellers. Moreover, Vietnam Airlines not only allows 1 complimentary carry-on bag but also 1 accessory bag across its cabins.

Precisely, the carry-on bags shouldn’t exceed the size dimensions of 56cm x 36cm x 23 cm. Whereas the checked bags must be of 115 cm. Despite being cost-efficient, Vietnam Airlines is quite strict about the baggage dimensions and weight limit. Hence, to avoid additional charges, flyers can refer to this detailed blog on airlines’ baggage allowance.

What are the Carry-On Size Limits for Vietnam Airlines?

First and foremost, travellers should be aware that they can bring 1 carry-on bag and 1 accessory for free onboard. Although the passengers travelling through business class are allowed to carry 2 carry-on luggage items in the cabin. All the important details mentioned about the carry-ons are given here: 

• The size dimensions of the carry-on bags brought by travellers in-flight should be 56cm x 36cm x 23cm. This means that the carry-on bags’ size should not exceed 115 cm.
• Also, the accessory bag must remain within 40cm x 30cm x 15cm, i.e. the bag must remain around 85 cm. 
• Therefore, the total weight, inclusive of carry-on bags and accessory bags in Economy and Premium Economy, should be 12 kgs.
• Whereas, for Business Class, the weight can go up to 18 kgs.
• Along with this, travellers can also carry 1 personal item to the cabin that will be again free of cost.
• Most importantly, travellers should ensure that their carry-on bags fit either under the front seat or the baggage compartment.
• Along with this, Vietnam Airlines has separate baggage allowance guidelines for children.
• For children under the age of 2, parents can carry 1 personal bag not weighing more than 3 kilograms.
• For kids aged 2, compatible strollers can be brought inside the dedicated cabins.

Apart from this, for carry-on bags that exceed the weight or size limits, an additional fee will be charged.

Additionally, the cost of oversized and overweight bags is generally equivalent to the price of checked baggage or oversized luggage. The cost will be the same as that charged by the airport authorities.

What is the checked baggage allowance for Vietnam Airlines?

Unlike other regional carriers, Vietnam Airlines provides free checked bags as well. Quite unconventionally, passengers can carry checked luggage without any charges under the following circumstances: 

• Above all, the checked bag’s length, breadth and height shouldn’t exceed 158cms.
• Each traveller can bring 1 complimentary checked baggage across all the cabins.
• However, the weight of the bag varies from Economy to Business Class.
• In Economy class, the weight of the bag must remain 23 kg.
• Whereas, in Premium Economy and Business Class, it can go up to 32 kg.
• Most importantly, the weight of bags depends on the route chosen by Vietnam Airlines’ passengers.
• Also, the customers who are flying with infants can carry checked baggage for free.
• Generally, parents can carry 1 piece of 23 kg, which doesn’t exceed 115 cm.
• Additionally, 1 foldable stroller can be brought for free.

To make this simpler, all the necessary details are listed in this table.

Route	Economy	Premium Economy	Business
Vietnam Domestic Route	1 piece, 23kg	1 piece, 32kg	1 piece, 32kg
Southeast Asian Countries	1 piece, 23kg	1 piece, 23kg	1 piece, 32kg
Between Vietnam and Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, and South Korea	1 piece, 23kg	2 pieces, 23kg	2 pieces, 32kg
Australia and Europe	1 piece, 23kg	2 pieces, 23kg	2 pieces, 32kg
Between Hanoi/Ho Chi Minh City and Tokyo, Osaka	2 pieces, 23kg	2 pieces, 23kg	2 pieces, 32kg
Between Hanoi and Nagoya	2 pieces, 23kg	2 pieces, 23kg	2 pieces, 32kg
Between Vietnam and Russia	1 piece, 23kg	2 pieces, 23kg each	2 pieces, 32kg each
Americas	2 pieces, 23kg each	2 pieces, 23kg each	2 pieces, 32kg each

Moreover, Lotusmiles and SkyTeam members can get additional checked bags for free. However, the number of pieces and the weight of the luggage depend on the tier of membership. The complete information is given below: 

Titanium: 1 piece of 23kg with baggage tags

Gold: 1 piece of 23kg with baggage tags

Elite: 1 piece of 23kg

Elite Plus: 1 piece of 23kg with baggage tags

Million Milers or Platinum Members: 2 pieces, 23kg each with baggage tags

Vietnam Airlines Baggage Restrictions

Now that travellers have a fair idea about Vietnam Airlines’ carry-on and baggage allowance. It’s equally important to know about the restricted items as well. This list will help travellers to pack things accordingly.

• Explosives
• All sorts of flammable substances
• Oxidisers, organic peroxides and similar commodities.
• Toxic substances, corrosives, and infectious substances
• Radioactive materials
• Magnetised materials.
• Materials with low ignition temperature
• Organic detergents.
• Hair irons with built-in batteries

Here are all the items that are prohibited in the carry-on bags: 

• Sharp objects such as knives, swords, scissors, and axes.
• Tools or things which can cause injury, such as crowbars, shovels, drills/screwdrivers, blow torches, and blades, among other similar items.
• Baseball bats, billiards, hockey sticks, golf clubs, martial arts items, batons, and self-defence sprays.
• Even toy guns and similar items aren’t allowed inside the cabin.

What are Vietnam Airlines’ Special Baggage?

Vietnam Airlines considers certain commodities as special baggage. Travellers must know that most of these items are chargeable and not considered under free carry-on or checked bags. Some of the items usually included in the category are as follows: 

Golf Sets:

• Golf sets are mostly chargeable unless and until the traveller has 1 bag and is travelling domestically.
• Travellers can carry 1 golf set bag weighing 23 kg for free on flights within Vietnam.
• Along with this, LotusMiles members in the Titanium tier can enjoy this amenity.
• Passengers must pack the bicycle sets carefully and ensure that no sharp edges remain exposed.

Wheelchairs and Strollers: 

• Vietnam Airlines baggage allowance policies don’t charge travellers for bringing wheelchairs and strollers. 
• However, travellers must inform the concerned authorities at least 24 hours before the scheduled flight.

Bicycles: 

• Vietnam Airlines counts numerous types of bicycles, including common, sports, and motor bicycles, as special baggage.
• The cost of these bicycles depends on the route and the weight of the vehicle. 
• On average, the transportation of bicycles ranges from US $170 to US $370 per piece.
• For domestic flights, the price usually ranges between 1,200,000 Vietnamese đồng and 2,500,000 Vietnamese đồng. 
• Furthermore, passengers must fold the tyres before packing the bicycles. 
• Also, passengers should disassemble heavy parts while packing the bicycle.
• Finally, passengers must cover or secure any sharp edges to avoid damage or injury.

Cabin Baggage: 

• Flyers who are carrying fragile items and want to avoid any sort of damage.
• So, they can purchase an additional seat inside the cabin to keep their stuff.
• The cost of the additional seats depends on the route chosen by the passenger.
• According to Vietnam Airlines baggage policies, the product shouldn’t weigh more than 40 kg.

Summing Up…

Hence, it can be said that Vietnam Airlines baggage allowance policies are quite economical yet stringent. Travellers have the advantage of bringing free carry-on bags as well as checked luggage onboard. This blog covers all the important details regarding the items, coupled with restricted and special luggage. Therefore, making it easier for flyers to travel with Vietnam Airlines.

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