Personal-item bag · 34 × 19 × 15 cm (13.4 × 7.5 × 5.9 in)
Tight exactly at the limit on the depth
Vietnam Airlines cabin bag and personal item size
Checked against Vietnam Airlines' baggage page on 5 October 2026
Personal item (under the seat)
40 × 30 × 15 cm15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in
Cabin bag (overhead locker)
56 × 36 × 23 cm22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in
Also: 115 cm in total (length + width + depth).
Weight: 10 kg (22 lb)
Will your bag fit Vietnam Airlines?
Personal item. Free on every fare. Called an 'accessory'; 85cm total. Its weight counts toward the combined cabin limit (10kg Economy on most routes).
Cabin bag. Included on every fare listed below. Economy: 1 piece. Most routes: bag plus accessory combined max 10kg. To/from US, Australia, Europe: piece max 10kg, combined max 12kg.
What each Vietnam Airlines fare includes
| Fare | Personal item | Cabin bag | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy / Premium Economy (other routes) | Included | Included (10 kg) | 1 piece (10kg) plus 1 accessory, combined total not exceeding 10kg. |
| Economy (to/from US, Australia, Europe incl. Russia) | Included | Included (12 kg) | 1 piece (max 10kg) plus 1 accessory, combined total max 12kg. |
| Business (all routes); Premium Economy (US, Australia, Europe) | Included | Included (18 kg) | 2 pieces (max 10kg each) plus 1 accessory, combined total max 18kg. |
Will a standard carry-on fit Vietnam Airlines?
The most common US carry-on size is 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm, wheels included). On Vietnam Airlines it just fits, with under 1 cm to spare. The common European cabin size, 55 × 40 × 20 cm, doesn't fit (4 cm (1.6 in) too wide; 115 cm in total against a 115 cm limit).
Vietnam Airlines' cabin bag allowance holds about 46 litres. 38 of the 151 airlines we track have a smaller one.
Bags that fit Vietnam Airlines
We checked 1,046 bags with published sizes. 19 fit the personal-item size with at least 1 cm to spare on every side, and another 38 are within a centimeter. 590 fit the cabin bag size comfortably.
Personal item
Personal-item bag · 39.1 × 27.4 × 14.5 cm (15.4 × 10.8 × 5.7 in)
Tight 0.5 cm (0.2 in) to spare on the depth
Personal-item bag · 38.1 × 30.5 × 14 cm (15 × 12 × 5.5 in)
Tight 0.5 cm (0.2 in) too wide; soft-sided, so it only goes in if it squeezes
Personal-item bag · 40 × 30 × 15 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in)
Tight exactly at the limit on the length
Cabin bag
Carry-on suitcase · 19.1 × 12.8 × 8.9 in (48.5 × 32.5 × 22.6 cm)
Tight 0.4 cm (0.2 in) to spare on the depth; 103.6 cm in total against a 115 cm limit; 7.1 kg left for packing
Carry-on suitcase · 55.9 × 35.6 × 22.9 cm (22 × 14 × 9 in)
Tight 0.1 cm (0 in) to spare on the length; 114.3 cm in total against a 115 cm limit
Carry-on suitcase · 55.9 × 35.6 × 22.9 cm (22 × 14 × 9 in)
Tight 0.1 cm (0 in) to spare on the length; 114.3 cm in total against a 115 cm limit
Carry-on suitcase · 55.9 × 35.6 × 22.9 cm (22 × 14 × 9 in)
Tight 0.1 cm (0 in) to spare on the length; 114.3 cm in total against a 115 cm limit; 5.6 kg left for packing
All bags that fit Vietnam Airlines →
If your bag is too big at the gate
Excess hand baggage is charged at airport checked/oversize baggage rates per route: up to 10kg overweight or an extra piece = 1 piece checked fee; oversize = airport oversize fee; both = 2x excess fee. No fixed amount published. Source
Power banks on Vietnam Airlines
You can’t use a power bank on board. Power banks up to 100 Wh go in the cabin; 100–160 Wh needs the airline's approval. Limit: 2 per passenger. Never in checked bags. Max two power banks. Keep in seat pocket or next to you, not in hand baggage or overhead bin. No use in flight and no charging from seat outlets.
Work out your power bank's watt-hours · Power bank rules on every airline
Worth knowing
- Economy cabin limit rises to 12kg combined on US, Australia and Europe routes.
- Infants under 2 may bring one 3 kg bag plus a foldable stroller.
- Power banks must not be left in bags or the overhead bin during flight.
- Compliant cabin bags may still be checked free on some flights due to space limits.
Airlines with similar limits
- Jetstar: 56 × 36 × 23 cm
- Virgin Australia: 56 × 36 × 23 cm
- Qantas: 56 × 36 × 23 cm
- Virgin Atlantic: 56 × 36 × 23 cm
Vietnam Airlines bag questions
What size is the Vietnam Airlines personal item?
Vietnam Airlines' free personal item can be up to 40 × 30 × 15 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in). Called an 'accessory'; 85cm total. Its weight counts toward the combined cabin limit (10kg Economy on most routes).
How big can a Vietnam Airlines cabin bag be?
Up to 56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in), and no heavier than 10 kg (22 lb). The airline doesn’t say whether wheels and handles count, so measure them in.
Which bags fit Vietnam Airlines' limits?
Of the 1,046 bags we track, 19 fit the personal-item size with at least 1 cm to spare and 590 fit the cabin bag size. See the list.
Can I take a power bank on Vietnam Airlines?
Yes, in your cabin bag only. You can’t use a power bank on board. Power banks up to 100 Wh go in the cabin; 100–160 Wh needs the airline's approval. Limit: 2 per passenger. Never in checked bags.
Sources. hand baggage page (incl. weight and dimension pop-ups) · portable electronic devices and power banks. Rules checked 5 October 2026. Some details the airline doesn’t publish are marked as such above. Airline staff have the final say at the gate. Spotted a change? Tell us.
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