Premium Economy and Economy passengers are permitted to carry one item of cabin baggage weighing no more than 6kg with a maximum length of 56 cm, width of 36 cm and depth of 23 cm including wheels, handles, side pockets etc.

Upper Class Passengers are permitted to carry two items of cabin baggage weighing no more than 8kg each with a maximum length of 56 cm, width of 36 cm and depth of 23 cm including wheels, handles, side pockets etc.

In addition each passenger is allowed to carry the following items:

• Small lady's handbag
• Small camera
• Overcoat/wrap
• Umbrella
• Binoculars
• Small amount of Duty Free
• Reasonable amount of reading material for the flight

All items will be x-ray screened

There are no additional security measures in place for Virgin Atlantic flights to the UK or Hong Kong.

Passengers carrying one musical instrument in its case, which is too large to fit within the cabin baggage allowance, can carry it through the airport security checkpoint, in addition to the above allowance. However, please note that storage space is very restricted onboard and the carriage of additional items may be declined at check in without notice. Please contact us in advance, if you have any questions or if you plan to carry a large musical instrument.

Specific hand baggage restrictions will apply according to which airport you are flying from. Please use the links below for further details.

Flights departing from the UK

Flights departing from the US

Flights departing from Australia

Flights departing from the Caribbean

Flights departing from China

Flights departing from Hong Kong

Flights departing from India

Flights departing from Japan

Flights departing from Nigeria

Flights departing from South Africa

Flights departing from UAE