What is free checked baggage?

Free checked baggage means a suitcase, bag or piece that is shipped in the aircraft's baggage compartment and is free of charge. Passengers can purchase additional checked baggage if they need more baggage than the free allowance.

If you have a ticket, you can access Manage Booking to check eligible baggage standards.

Regulations on free checked baggage by itinerary

Free checked baggage on Vietnam Airlines flights should be within the following size and weight:

  • Maximum three dimensions (length x width x height) of a checked baggage piece do not exceed 158cm.

    • Regulations on VNA checked baggage size.

  • Please refer to the weight and number of pieces of free checked baggage per adult and child from 2 to 12 years old according to the itinerary information below or use the Baggage Lookup feature.

Regulations on free checked baggage apply to Vietnam domestic routes:

• Business Class: 1 piece of 32kg
• Premium Economy Class: 1 piece of 32kg
• Economy Class: 1 piece of 23kg

Regulations on free checked baggage apply to routes between Southeast Asian Countries:

• Business Class: 1 piece of 32kg
• Premium Economy Class: 1 piece of 23kg
• Economy Class: 1 piece of 23kg

Regulations on free checked baggage apply to itineraries between Vietnam and Hong Kong/China/Taiwan/South Korea:

• Business Class: 2 pieces, 32kg each
• Premium Economy Class: 2 pieces, 23kg each
• Economy Class: 1 piece of 23kg

Regulations on free checked baggage apply to itineraries from/to Australia (except for itineraries from Japan to Australia) or European countries (except for Russia):

• Business Class: 2 pieces, 32kg each
• Premium Economy Class: 2 pieces, 23kg each
• Economy Class: 1 piece of 23kg

Regulations on free checked baggage apply to itineraries between Hanoi/Ho Chi Minh City and Tokyo (Haneda and Narita)/Osaka:

  • Business Class: 2 pieces, 32kg each
  • Premium Economy Class: 2 pieces, 23kg each
  • Economy Class: 2 pieces, 23kg each

Regulations on free checked baggage apply to itineraries between Hanoi and Nagoya:

  • For tickets issued/exchanged from June 1, 2025 and departing between January 1, 2026 and March 28, 2026:
    • Business Class: 2 pieces, 32kg each
    • Premium Economy Class: 2 pieces, 23kg each
    • Economy Class: 2 pieces, 23kg each
  • For tickets issued/changed and with departures outside the above given period:
    • Business Class: 1 piece of 32kg
    • Premium Economy Class: 1 piece of 23kg
    • Economy Class: 1 piece of 23kg

Regulations on  free checked baggage apply to itineraries between Ho Chi Minh City and Fukuoka/Nagoya, between Hanoi and Fukuoka, and between Da Nang and Narita/Osaka:

  • Business Class: 1 piece of 32kg
  • Premium Economy Class: 1 piece of 23kg
  • Economy Class: 1 piece of 23kg

In case a passenger stops for more than 24 hours, a free checked baggage allowance applies to each leg of the itinerary.

In case passengers connect flights for less than 24 hours, the free checked baggage allowance for the entire itinerary is as follows:

Itineraries with legs between Hanoi/Ho Chi Minh City and Tokyo (Narita, Haneda)/Osaka: 

  • Business Class: 2 pieces, 32kg each
  • Premium Economy Class: 2 pieces, 23kg each
  • Economy Class: 2 pieces, 23kg each

Itineraries with legs between Hanoi and Nagoya:

  • For tickets issued/exchanged from June 1, 2025 and departing between January 1, 2026 and March 28, 2026:
    • Business Class: 2 pieces, 32kg each
    • Premium Economy Class: 2 pieces, 23kg each
    • Economy Class: 2 pieces, 23kg each
  • For tickets issued/changed and with departures outside the above given period:
    • Business Class: 1 piece of 32kg
    • Premium Economy Class: 1 piece of 23kg
    • Economy Class: 1 piece of 23kg

The itineraries with legs between Ho Chi Minh City and Fukuoka/Nagoya, between Hanoi and Fukuoka, and between Da Nang and Narita/Osaka:

  • Business Class: 1 piece, 32kg each
  • Premium Economy Class: 1 piece, 23kg each
  • Economy Class: 1 piece, 23kg each

Regulations on free checked baggage apply to itineraries between Vietnam and Russia:

• Business Class: 2 pieces, 32kg each
• Premium Economy Class: 2 pieces, 23kg each
• Economy Class: 2 pieces, 23kg each

Regulations on free checked baggage apply to itineraries from/to the Americas:

• Business Class: 2 pieces, 32kg each
• Premium Economy Class: 2 pieces, 23kg each
• Economy Class: 2 pieces, 23kg each

Regulations on free checked baggage apply to other itineraries:

• Business Class: 2 pieces, 32kg each
• Premium Economy Class: 2 pieces, 23kg each
• Economy Class: 1 piece of 23kg

Notes:

  • For itineraries operated by Vietnam Airlines:
    • The free checked baggage may vary depending on the itinerary and Fare type. For more details, passengers can refer to the Fare Types and Rules section.
    • If the checked baggage exceeds the weight and size standards, passengers will be required to repack or pay for excess baggage at the airport or will be required to transport baggage as cargo.
    • In some periods, the checked baggage regulations can be subject to change, depending on the operating situation.
      To update the latest information, passengers can register to receive notifications via the Vietnam Airlines web/app or E-newsletter.
  • For itineraries involving other airlines, the free baggage allowance may vary depending on the itinerary and the operating airline's policies.

Free checked baggage for Lotusmiles or SkyTeam members

In addition to the ticketed baggage allowance, Lotusmile and Skyteam members are benefited from checked baggage on VN's flights operated by Vietnam Airlines as follows:

Membership tier
 Priority baggage SkyPriority tags Additional free checked baggage
Silver
 No

No
Titanium Yes + 01 piece of 23 kg 
Gold Yes + 01 piece of 23 kg
Million Milers or Platinum members Yes + 02 pieces, 23kg each
Elite No + 01 piece of 23 kg
Elite Plus Yes + 01 piece of 23 kg

Free checked baggage for children

Checked baggage pieces for children under-2-year-old children (not seated separately) are free of charge:

From/To the Americas: 1 piece, with a maximum weight of 23kg (total 3 dimensions do not exceed 115cm) and one foldable stroller.

Other itineraries: 1 piece up to 10kg (total 3 dimensions do not exceed 115cm) and one foldable stroller (this applies only to tickets with free baggage standards).

Special baggage

When passengers carry special baggage such as: sports equipment, stroller, wheelchair, bulky baggage, bicycles and valuable items on passenger seats, please refer to the information at Special baggage or contact Vietnam Airlines for support using the below contact information.

Restricted items for carriage

Passengers can refer to the list of restricted items for carriage or conditional carriage items here.

Support contact

For advice on baggage, please contact one of the following channels:

  • Contact Center:
      • ○ For calls within Vietnam: 1900 1100
      ○ For calls from outside Vietnam: (+84-24) 38320320
  • Contact our Branch Offices