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VietJet Air Carry-On Size 2026 56 x 36 x 23 cm
By Caden SorensonVerified Nov 2026Sourced from the official VietJet Air policy
Exact VietJet Air carry-on dimensions, weight limits, and fees for 2026.
Quick answer
VietJet Air carry-on bags can be up to 56 x 36 x 23 cm (22 x 14.2 x 9.1"), with a 7 kg (15.4 lb) weight limit, and no carry-on fee on any fare, including the Eco fare.
- Carry-on size: up to 56 x 36 x 23 cm (22 x 14.2 x 9.1")
- Weight limit: 7 kg (15.4 lb)
- Carry-on fee: free on every fare, including the Eco fare
- Personal item: up to 30 x 20 x 10 cm (11.8 x 7.9 x 3.9"), free on every fare
- Gate-check risk: High
- Last verified: Nov 2026
Carry-On Bag
- Max dimensions (cm)
- 56 x 36 x 23 cm
- Max dimensions (in)
- 22 x 14.2 x 9.1"
- Weight limit
- 7 kg (15.4 lb)
- Fee
- Free
- Gate-check risk
- High
Eco and Deluxe are capped at 7 kg total for one main bag (56 x 36 x 23 cm) plus one small item. SkyBoss allows 10 kg. Business allows 18 kg on domestic and short international routes, 12 kg on flights of 7 hours or more.
Personal Item
- Max dimensions (cm)
- 30 x 20 x 10 cm
- Max dimensions (in)
- 11.8 x 7.9 x 3.9"
- Included
- Yes, free
- Weight
- Counts toward 7 kg total
One small handbag or similar item, in addition to the main cabin bag and counted inside the total cabin weight cap. A laptop bag is the exception and may be larger, up to 40 x 30 x 10 cm.
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Alliance and loyalty
- Alliance
- None
- Loyalty program
- SkyJoy
VietJet Air cabin bag dimensions and bag size
The maximum VietJet Air carry-on size is 56 x 36 x 23 cm, which works out to 22 x 14.2 x 9.1 inches. These measurements include wheels, handles, and any external pockets, so a bag marketed as "22 inch" can go over if its wheels push the total past 56 cm. Always measure your bag packed, not empty.
VietJet Air carry-on weight limit
VietJet Air limits carry-on bags to 7 kg (15.4 lb).
Does VietJet Air charge for carry-on bags?
No. VietJet Air includes a free carry-on bag plus a free personal item on every fare, including the Eco fare.
What bags fit as a VietJet Air personal item
Common bag types compared against the VietJet Air personal item limit. Sizes are typical retail dimensions and vary by brand.
| Bag type | Typical size | On VietJet Air |
|---|---|---|
Standard backpack Everyday daypack, laptop backpack | 18 x 13 x 8" | Too big |
Tote bag Canvas or leather tote | 15 x 14 x 5" | Too big |
Laptop bag Messenger or slim briefcase | 16 x 12 x 4" | Too big |
Small duffel Gym or weekender | 18 x 11 x 11" | Too big |
Purse Handbag or crossbody | 12 x 10 x 5" | Too big |
Under-seat roller Mini wheeled bag | 16 x 14 x 8" | Too big |
VietJet Air carry-on by fare class
| Fare | Carry-on | Personal item | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eco | Included | Included | 7 kg combined, no free checked bag. |
| Deluxe | Included | Included | 7 kg combined, 20 kg checked. |
| SkyBoss | Included | Included | 10 kg cabin, 30 kg checked plus a golf set on domestic and short routes. |
| SkyBoss Business | Included | Included | 18 kg cabin (12 kg on flights of 7 hours or more), 40 kg checked on domestic and short routes. |
VietJet Air overhead bin size by aircraft
All A320 and A321 narrowbody with tight overhead bins. A330 widebody on long-haul routes has more bin space but the same 7 kg rule still bites.
Avoiding gate-check on VietJet Air
SkyBoss and Business board first. Eco passengers should be ready for a strict scale at the gate, trim anything near the 7 kg ceiling.
What counts as a personal item on VietJet Air
Allowed
- Small handbag
- Laptop bag
- Jacket bag
Counts as a second carry-on
- Full-size second carry-on
- Anything pushing combined weight beyond 7 kg on Eco
Common VietJet Air carry-on mistakes
- Treating the 7 kg as per bag rather than combined with a personal item.
- Skipping prepaid checked bags on an Eco fare then paying far more at the airport.
- Booking connecting international segments without confirming the through-checked allowance.
What happens if your bag does not fit on VietJet Air
VietJet actively weighs cabin bags at check-in. Over-limit bags must be paid for per kilogram or consolidated before the jet bridge.
VietJet Air vs Scoot carry-on
VietJet and Scoot both lean on ancillary fees, but VietJet enforces a 7 kg combined cabin cap versus Scoot's 10 kg Economy allowance, so VietJet is stricter on weight. Both sell checked bags in kilogram blocks, with VietJet typically undercutting Scoot on intra-Asia routes from Ho Chi Minh City or Hanoi. Scoot uses Boeing 787s on long-haul, which VietJet does not, giving Scoot an advantage for Australia and Europe. For a carry-on only Bangkok to Ho Chi Minh City trip, VietJet is usually cheaper. For anything requiring 20 kg plus bags and a seat assignment, the total cost is often a wash.
See Scoot carry-on sizeVietJet Air checked baggage fees
* The 1st bag price is the figure VietJet Air publishes, in the currency it prints, and it varies by route, timing, and fare.
Eco does not include checked baggage; buy a 20, 30, 40, 50 or 60 kg package when booking (cheapest within 24 hours of booking; prices exclude VAT). On domestic flights and international flights under 7 hours, Deluxe includes 20 kg and SkyBoss 30 kg; longer international routes include more. Each piece max 32 kg and 119 x 119 x 81 cm.
Ways to skip the VietJet Air checked bag fee
- Pack carry-on only. Confirm your bag fits the VietJet Air carry-on size.
- Check your SkyJoy status. See whether your tier includes a free checked bag on VietJet Air.
VietJet Air special items & sports equipment
- Ski / snowboard
- Not published
- Golf clubs
- As a checked bagsee details below
- Bicycle
- Not published
- Pet in cabin
- Not published
- Pet as cargo
- Not published
Musical instruments: Large musical instruments may travel as oversized baggage or occupy an extra seat, up to 165 x 44 x 66 cm and 75 kg.
Golf sets within 203 cm total (length + width + height) count as standard checked baggage. Standard checked pieces max 32 kg and 119 x 119 x 81 cm; oversized items up to 200 x 119 x 81 cm need an oversized baggage package. Dogs and cats can fly in the cabin on domestic flights for 4,000,000 VND per cage with one pet (excluding VAT), on all fares except Business, in a cage up to 35 x 30 x 20 cm weighing no more than 7 kg with the pet.
VietJet Air basic economy restrictions
- Carry-on allowed
- Yes
- Personal item allowed
- Yes
- Checked bag surcharge
- Not published
- No checked baggage included
- 7 kg combined cabin weight cap, rechecked at the boarding gate
- Changes allowed for a change fee plus any fare difference, at least 3 hours before departure
Frequently asked questions
What is the VietJet Air carry-on size limit?
VietJet Air allows carry-on bags up to 56 x 36 x 23 cm (22 x 14.2 x 9.1"), including wheels, handles, and any external pockets. The weight limit is 7 kg (15.4 lb).
What are the VietJet Air carry-on dimensions in cm?
The VietJet Air carry-on size limit in centimeters is 56 x 36 x 23 cm. In inches that converts to 22 x 14.2 x 9.1". Both measurements include wheels, handles, and external pockets.
What is the VietJet Air hand luggage allowance?
VietJet Air hand luggage (the cabin bag that goes in the overhead bin) can measure up to 56 x 36 x 23 cm and weigh up to 7 kg. A personal item that fits under the seat is also included on every fare.
What is the VietJet Air carry-on weight limit?
VietJet Air limits carry-on bags to 7 kg (15.4 lb).
Does VietJet Air charge for carry-on bags?
No. VietJet Air includes a free carry-on bag plus a free personal item on every fare, including the Eco fare.
What is the VietJet Air personal item size?
The personal item on VietJet Air must fit within 30 x 20 x 10 cm (11.8 x 7.9 x 3.9") and slide fully under the seat in front of you. One small handbag or similar item, in addition to the main cabin bag and counted inside the total cabin weight cap. A laptop bag is the exception and may be larger, up to 40 x 30 x 10 cm.
Will my bag be gate-checked on VietJet Air?
Our guidance rates the gate-check risk on VietJet Air as High. It is our own rating, not a figure VietJet Air publishes. Plan on your carry-on being sized at the gate and be prepared to pay if it does not fit the sizer.
Can I bring a carry-on on VietJet Air Eco?
Yes. VietJet Air Eco includes a carry-on allowance. 7 kg combined cabin weight cap, rechecked at the boarding gate.
Does a 22-inch suitcase fit as a VietJet Air carry-on?
Usually yes. A standard 22 x 14 x 9 inch carry-on suitcase fits within the VietJet Air carry-on limit of 56 x 36 x 23 cm (22 x 14.2 x 9.1"). Confirm your specific bag measures under the limit with wheels and handles included.
Does a backpack count as a personal item on VietJet Air?
Only a small one. A standard daypack (roughly 18 x 13 x 8 inches) is larger than the VietJet Air personal item limit of 30 x 20 x 10 cm (11.8 x 7.9 x 3.9"). A backpack within that limit counts as the personal item, and a bigger one counts as the carry-on.
Is there a weight limit for personal items on VietJet Air?
Yes. VietJet Air counts the personal item toward the 7 kg (15.4 lb) cabin baggage limit, so your cabin bags together must weigh no more than 7 kg. Vietjet says the total can vary by fare class and route.
How much does a checked bag cost on VietJet Air?
The first checked bag on VietJet Air costs from VND 200,000. The price varies by route, travel dates, and fare. This figure comes from the official baggage information published by VietJet Air, checked in November 2026.
Sources
Facts, costs, and travel details in this carry-on guide were verified against the following sources. See our research methodology for how we vet and update data.
- Star Alliance: Members accessed 2026-10-28
- VietJet Air: Pages accessed 2026-11-01
- VietJet Air: Skyjoy frequent flyer program accessed 2026-10-28
If a figure looks wrong, email hello@vient.org, see how we handle corrections, or browse past fixes in our public changelog.
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