Virgin Atlantic allows a carry-on up to 22 x 14.2 x 9 in, measured including wheels and handles. Put your own bag's measurements in below — it opens with Virgin Atlantic's own limit filled in.
| Carry-on maximum | 22 x 14.2 x 9 in (including wheels and handles) |
| Personal item | No numeric size published — it must fit under the seat |
| Cabin weight limit | 22 lb (10 kg) |
| Is the carry-on free? | Yes, included with your fare |
| If it does not fit | You must be able to place it in the overhead bin unaided. |
Published as 23 x 36 x 56 cm; inches converted here. The document does not state whether wheels and handles are included.
Virgin Atlantic's 22 x 14.2 x 9 in works out to about 2812 cubic inches (46.1 litres) of cabin allowance, which ranks 13 of 22 among the airlines we have verified, about 5% less than the median carrier.
No other airline in our set publishes exactly 22 x 14.2 x 9 in, so a bag bought specifically for Virgin Atlantic is not automatically safe elsewhere — check before you fly a different carrier.
12 of the airlines we track allow a larger bag and 9 allow less, so a bag sized to Virgin Atlantic clears roughly 45% of the carriers here.
Common bag sizes measured against Virgin Atlantic's published limit. Every figure includes wheels and handles, which is where most bags lose.
| Bag | Size | On Virgin Atlantic | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabin-max spinner | 22 × 14 × 9 in | Only just — 0 in spare | The standard US carry-on, sold as “22-inch” |
| Compact 21-inch | 21 × 14 × 9 in | Only just — 0 in spare | A common step down |
| European cabin bag | 21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in | Too big by 1.5 in | Sized to 55 x 40 x 20 cm |
| Underseat tote | 17 × 13 × 8 in | Fits, 1 in spare | Typical personal-item size |
| Oversized “carry-on” | 24 × 16 × 10 in | Too big by 2 in | Sold as carry-on, larger than most limits |
Virgin Atlantic does not publish a numeric personal-item size — the rule is simply that it fits under the seat in front of you. Any exact figure you find quoted elsewhere is someone's inference rather than Virgin Atlantic's stated limit, which is why we do not repeat one.
Virgin Atlantic allows a carry-on up to 22 x 14.2 x 9 in, measured including wheels and handles. Published as 23 x 36 x 56 cm; inches converted here. The document does not state whether wheels and handles are included.
No — a full-size carry-on is included with your fare, alongside a personal item.
You must be able to place it in the overhead bin unaided.
Virgin Atlantic publishes a cabin weight limit of 22 lb (10 kg). 10 kg in Economy and Premium; Upper Class allows two pieces, 16 kg combined.
Virgin Atlantic publishes NO numeric personal-item size. Its baggage document lists permitted extras — a handbag, small backpack, purse, overcoat, umbrella or small camera — with no dimensions. Figures quoted elsewhere are not Virgin's published rule.
Yes. Virgin Atlantic measures the bag including wheels, handles and any external pockets, which is why a bag sold as “22 inch” can still measure over.