Explore the latest Virgin Australia (VA) fleet and aircraft seat maps. Compare amenities, baggage, check-in, children and pet travel rules.
Last updated: October 2026Explore the latest Virgin Australia (VA) fleet and aircraft seat maps. Compare amenities, baggage, check-in, children and pet travel rules.
Virgin Australia began operations on August 29, 2000. It is an Australian low-cost airline. The company is headquartered in South Bank, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. The airline's main hubs are Brisbane Airport, Melbourne Airport, Sydney Airport. Virgin Australia is also based at Adelaide Airport, Gold Coast Airport, Perth Airport, Alice Springs Airport. The airline is the second largest in the country in terms of traffic and the largest in terms of fleet size. In total Virgin Australia serves 31 routes. The company's fleet consists of 64 aircrafts.
| Route | Cities | Typical duration | Weekly flights | Service | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BNE to DOH | Brisbane to Doha | 14h 35m | 0 | NONSTOP | |
| BNE to DPS | Brisbane to DPS | 6h 15m | 0 | NONSTOP | |
| BNE to PER | Brisbane to Perth | 5h 45m | 0 | NONSTOP | |
| BNE to APW | Brisbane to APW | 4h 40m | 0 | NONSTOP | |
| BNE to DRW | Brisbane to Darwin | 4h 25m | 0 | NONSTOP |
| Cabin | Seat pitch | Seat width | Seat recline |
|---|---|---|---|
| EconomyBoeing 737 MAX 8 737 MAX 8 V.1 | 76-79 cm | 43 cm | 8 cm |
| BusinessBoeing 737 MAX 8 737 MAX 8 V.1 | 97 cm | 53 cm | 25 cm |
| EconomyBoeing 737 MAX 8 737 MAX 8 V.2 | 76-79 cm | 43 cm | 8 cm |
| BusinessBoeing 737 MAX 8 737 MAX 8 V.2 | 97 cm | 53 cm | 25 cm |
Carry-on allowance: one bag with dimensions of 56 x 36 x 23 cm and a maximum weight of 7 kg, or two smaller bags with individual dimensions of 48 x 34 x 23 cm and a combined weight of 7 kg. A standard Economy passenger on a long-haul flight, such as Americas - Hong Kong, is permitted two checked bags that weigh no more than 23 kg each. Bags must not excess 158 cm in total dimensions. Business and Premium Economy passengers are permitted two 32 kg bags.
Virgin Australia Baggage rulesPets are not permitted to travel in the cabin with Virgin Australia. Pets can be transported through an International Pet and Animal Transportation Agent. You can either travel on the same flight as your pet or send them on their own.
Flying with pets on Virgin AustraliaChildren under two years are deemed ‘infants‘ by Virgin Australia and can travel on the lap of an accompanying adult – not requiring their own seat. However, each adult traveler is limited to one lap infant: which could be one parent traveling with one infant or two parents traveling with two infants, for instance.
Virgin Australia Infants policyCheck-in can be done online (via the website or mobile app) or at the airport. Online check-in for domestic flights begins 48 hours before departure and ends 45 minutes before departure. Online check-in for international flights starts 24 hours before departure and ends 90 minutes before departure. For domestic flights, the recommended check-in time is at least 45 minutes before the scheduled departure time. The check-in deadline is 30 minutes before departure. For international flights, check-in opens 2-3 hours before departure time, and Virgin Australia recommends you check in at least 90 minutes before the scheduled departure time.
Virgin Australia Check-in rulesChildren over the age of five can travel alone. The service is mandatory for children ages 5-11 traveling without an adult at least 15 years old. Children ages 12-15 years are not required to travel as unaccompanied minors, but the service is also optional for this age group. Children under five years of age are not allowed to travel unless accompanied by an adult at least 15 years old.
Unaccompanied minors in Virgin AustraliaFind quick answers to the most common questions about flying with Virgin Australia.
It is available from 48 hours until 30 minutes before departure. Some special service requests may make passengers ineligible.
Completion 60 minutes ahead is recommended. Bag drop closes 30 minutes before departure.
At the source check date, online check-in was unavailable. Counters open three hours ahead and close 60 minutes before departure.
Not earlier than three hours before departure.
You may bring one bag up to 8 kg and 56 × 36 × 23 cm, plus a 45 × 33 × 20 cm personal item under the seat.
You may bring one additional free personal item within 45 × 33 × 20 cm, stored under the seat.
If folded within 56 × 36 × 23 cm and 8 kg, it replaces one adult bag and must stay folded. Larger strollers receive free gate check.
Download the airline app, enable notifications and internet access, and check flight eligibility in the app.
Not necessarily. A scan or system issue may be responsible. Check the arrival carousel, then contact Baggage Services if it is missing.
Tracking ends at handover. Other airlines’ baggage data are unavailable.
Explore the latest Virgin Australia (VA) fleet and aircraft seat maps. Compare amenities, baggage, check-in, children and pet travel rules.
Last updated: October 2026Explore the latest Virgin Australia (VA) fleet and aircraft seat maps. Compare amenities, baggage, check-in, children and pet travel rules.
Virgin Australia began operations on August 29, 2000. It is an Australian low-cost airline. The company is headquartered in South Bank, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. The airline's main hubs are Brisbane Airport, Melbourne Airport, Sydney Airport. Virgin Australia is also based at Adelaide Airport, Gold Coast Airport, Perth Airport, Alice Springs Airport. The airline is the second largest in the country in terms of traffic and the largest in terms of fleet size. In total Virgin Australia serves 31 routes. The company's fleet consists of 64 aircrafts.
| Route | Cities | Typical duration | Weekly flights | Service | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BNE to DOH | Brisbane to Doha | 14h 35m | 0 | NONSTOP | |
| BNE to DPS | Brisbane to DPS | 6h 15m | 0 | NONSTOP | |
| BNE to PER | Brisbane to Perth | 5h 45m | 0 | NONSTOP | |
| BNE to APW | Brisbane to APW | 4h 40m | 0 | NONSTOP | |
| BNE to DRW | Brisbane to Darwin | 4h 25m | 0 | NONSTOP |
| Cabin | Seat pitch | Seat width | Seat recline |
|---|---|---|---|
| EconomyBoeing 737 MAX 8 737 MAX 8 V.1 | 76-79 cm | 43 cm | 8 cm |
| BusinessBoeing 737 MAX 8 737 MAX 8 V.1 | 97 cm | 53 cm | 25 cm |
| EconomyBoeing 737 MAX 8 737 MAX 8 V.2 | 76-79 cm | 43 cm | 8 cm |
| BusinessBoeing 737 MAX 8 737 MAX 8 V.2 | 97 cm | 53 cm | 25 cm |
Carry-on allowance: one bag with dimensions of 56 x 36 x 23 cm and a maximum weight of 7 kg, or two smaller bags with individual dimensions of 48 x 34 x 23 cm and a combined weight of 7 kg. A standard Economy passenger on a long-haul flight, such as Americas - Hong Kong, is permitted two checked bags that weigh no more than 23 kg each. Bags must not excess 158 cm in total dimensions. Business and Premium Economy passengers are permitted two 32 kg bags.
Virgin Australia Baggage rulesPets are not permitted to travel in the cabin with Virgin Australia. Pets can be transported through an International Pet and Animal Transportation Agent. You can either travel on the same flight as your pet or send them on their own.
Flying with pets on Virgin AustraliaChildren under two years are deemed ‘infants‘ by Virgin Australia and can travel on the lap of an accompanying adult – not requiring their own seat. However, each adult traveler is limited to one lap infant: which could be one parent traveling with one infant or two parents traveling with two infants, for instance.
Virgin Australia Infants policyCheck-in can be done online (via the website or mobile app) or at the airport. Online check-in for domestic flights begins 48 hours before departure and ends 45 minutes before departure. Online check-in for international flights starts 24 hours before departure and ends 90 minutes before departure. For domestic flights, the recommended check-in time is at least 45 minutes before the scheduled departure time. The check-in deadline is 30 minutes before departure. For international flights, check-in opens 2-3 hours before departure time, and Virgin Australia recommends you check in at least 90 minutes before the scheduled departure time.
Virgin Australia Check-in rulesChildren over the age of five can travel alone. The service is mandatory for children ages 5-11 traveling without an adult at least 15 years old. Children ages 12-15 years are not required to travel as unaccompanied minors, but the service is also optional for this age group. Children under five years of age are not allowed to travel unless accompanied by an adult at least 15 years old.
Unaccompanied minors in Virgin AustraliaFind quick answers to the most common questions about flying with Virgin Australia.
It is available from 48 hours until 30 minutes before departure. Some special service requests may make passengers ineligible.
Completion 60 minutes ahead is recommended. Bag drop closes 30 minutes before departure.
At the source check date, online check-in was unavailable. Counters open three hours ahead and close 60 minutes before departure.
Not earlier than three hours before departure.
You may bring one bag up to 8 kg and 56 × 36 × 23 cm, plus a 45 × 33 × 20 cm personal item under the seat.
You may bring one additional free personal item within 45 × 33 × 20 cm, stored under the seat.
If folded within 56 × 36 × 23 cm and 8 kg, it replaces one adult bag and must stay folded. Larger strollers receive free gate check.
Download the airline app, enable notifications and internet access, and check flight eligibility in the app.
Not necessarily. A scan or system issue may be responsible. Check the arrival carousel, then contact Baggage Services if it is missing.
Tracking ends at handover. Other airlines’ baggage data are unavailable.