VietJet Air Baggage Fees (2026)
Quick summary
VietJet is an ultra-low-cost carrier: Promo and Eco fares include only a 7kg hand-carry allowance and NO free checked bag. Pre-book checked baggage online (starting at 15kg, then +5kg increments) — it is far cheaper than paying at the airport. Deluxe and SkyBoss fares bundle 20kg/30kg of checked baggage.
At a glance
🎒 Personal item
One small personal item (handbag, laptop bag, etc.) is included with every fare. It counts toward the combined 7kg hand-baggage limit along with your main carry-on.
🧳 Carry-on
1 main carry-on + 1 small personal item, combined total max 7kg. Main piece must not exceed 56 x 36 x 23 cm and must fit under the seat or in the overhead bin. Business Class allows up to 18kg of hand baggage. Oversized/overweight hand baggage is refused at the gate.
VietJet Air checked bag fees
| Promo / Eco fare | No free checked bag — must pre-purchase an add-on allowance |
| Deluxe fare (bundle) | 20kg checked baggage included |
| SkyBoss fare (bundle) | 30kg checked baggage included |
| Pre-booked add-on (online) | Starts at 15kg, then buy more in 5kg steps — cheapest when added during booking |
| Per-piece limit | Max 32kg and 119 x 119 x 81 cm per checked bag |
🔁 Change & cancellation
Promo and Eco fares are generally non-refundable and charge a change fee plus any fare difference. Deluxe and SkyBoss fares offer more flexible changes (and partial flexibility on cancellation). Always check the exact fare rules shown at the time of booking.
Other common fees
| Airport vs. online baggage | Buying baggage at the check-in counter or gate costs significantly more than pre-booking |
How to avoid extra fees
- Pre-book checked baggage during booking — airport-counter rates are 20–30% higher.
- Promo/Eco fares give you nothing checked, so weigh your bag at home to stay under the 7kg hand-carry limit.
- If you need ~20kg checked, compare buying the Deluxe bundle vs. an Eco fare plus a baggage add-on — the bundle is often cheaper.
- Spread weight across the 7kg cabin allowance and a pre-paid checked bag rather than risking gate weigh-ins.
VietJet Air baggage — FAQ
Does my VietJet ticket include a free checked bag?
Only Deluxe (20kg) and SkyBoss (30kg) fares do. Promo and Eco fares include just the 7kg hand-carry allowance, so you must add checked baggage separately.
What is the carry-on weight limit?
7kg total for one main carry-on plus one small personal item, with the main piece no larger than 56 x 36 x 23 cm.
Is it cheaper to add baggage online or at the airport?
Online during booking is the cheapest. Adding or paying for baggage at the check-in counter or boarding gate costs noticeably more.
Sources
This guide is independent and not affiliated with VietJet Air. Baggage fees and policies change often and vary by route, fare type, and date — always confirm on the airline's official website before booking or flying.