Virgin Atlantic baggage fees: official published charges
Virgin Atlantic bag fees: first checked bag (23kg): £0–£80 (official published ranges — exact prices vary by route and date).
- Hand baggage (23x36x56cm): Free
- First checked bag (23kg): £0–£80
- Second checked bag (23kg): £0–£80
- Overweight bag: £65
- Oversized bag: £200
What are Virgin Atlantic's baggage fees?
Virgin Atlantic bag fees are shown in the official published table below. Ranges reflect the airline's own published minimum and maximum charges — exact prices vary by route, booking channel and travel date. Always verify on the Virgin Atlantic official fee page before purchasing.
Virgin Atlantic baggage fees (verified 2026-06-10). Ranges reflect official published min–max charges.
| Item | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Hand baggage (23x36x56cm) | Free | Included on all tickets |
| First checked bag (23kg) | £0–£80 | Included free on Economy Classic/Delight, Premium and Upper Class; £80 on Economy Light |
| Second checked bag (23kg) | £0–£80 | Included on Premium/Upper Class; £80 on Economy Light/Classic/Delight |
| Overweight bag | £65 | £65 per overweight bag, fixed |
| Oversized bag | £200 | £200 per oversized bag, fixed |
- Notes
- Included on all tickets
- Notes
- Included free on Economy Classic/Delight, Premium and Upper Class; £80 on Economy Light
- Notes
- Included on Premium/Upper Class; £80 on Economy Light/Classic/Delight
- Notes
- £65 per overweight bag, fixed
- Notes
- £200 per oversized bag, fixed
Why a range?
Frequently asked questions
How much is a cabin bag on Virgin Atlantic?
Virgin Atlantic does not publish a separate cabin bag fee — check the official fee page.
How do I avoid bag fees on Virgin Atlantic?
Virgin Atlantic includes hand baggage (23x36x56cm) free with every fare — travelling with only the free allowance avoids additional bag fees.
Sources & method
- Official Virgin Atlantic fee page — verified 2026-06-10
Bag fees are taken from the airline's own published fee schedule or help centre. Ranges reflect the official published min–max charges — exact prices vary by route, date and booking channel.
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