Vietnam Airlines baggage allowance: carry-on, checked bags and power banks
Vietnam Airlines is a full-service airline based in Vietnam, flying to 5 airports in Japan including Narita, Haneda and Kansai. Carry-on: 115cm, 10kg. The free checked bag in Economy depends on the fare.
Full-servicePower bank: not to be used
What Vietnam Airlines lets you take into the cabin
Economy, as Vietnam Airlines publishes it.
- Three sides added
- 115cm
- Each side
- 56 × 36 × 23cm
- Weight
- 10kg
- Pieces
- 1 bag + 1 accessory
- Personal item
- 40 × 30 × 15cm, accessory
- Premium cabins
- Business: 2 pieces, 18kg total (max 10kg each) + 1 accessory
In the airline's own words
What Vietnam Airlines lets you check in
Free checked baggage in Economy on flights to and from Japan.
| Fare | What is included |
|---|---|
| Da Nang–Narita/Osaka, Ho Chi Minh City–Fukuoka/Nagoya, Hanoi–Fukuoka | 1 piece, 23kg |
| Hanoi–Osaka/Nagoya, Ho Chi Minh City–Osaka (A320/A321 aircraft) | 1 piece, 23kg |
| Hanoi–Osaka/Nagoya, Ho Chi Minh City–Osaka (B787/A350 aircraft) | 2 pieces, 23kg each |
| Hanoi/Ho Chi Minh City–Narita, Hanoi–Haneda | 2 pieces, 23kg each |
- Size
- 158cm
In the airline's own words
Power banks and spare batteries on Vietnam Airlines
What Vietnam Airlines's own pages say about power banks.
Vietnam Airlines does not allow power banks to be used during the flight.
- Using it on board
- Not allowed
- No approval needed up to
- 100Wh
- With approval up to
- 160Wh
- Power banks per person
- 2max
- In checked bags
- Not allowed in checked baggage; carry-on only
- No approval needed
- Under 100Wh: allowed without prior notice to the airline
- With approval
- 100Wh to 160Wh: allowed with prior approval from the airline
- Not allowed
- Over 160Wh: power bank not allowed
- How many
- Up to 2 power banks per passenger
- Using it on board
- Must not be used during the flight, and must not be charged from the seat power outlet or any aircraft power source
- Where to keep it
- Do not leave in the overhead bin; keep where it can be monitored, e.g. front seat pocket or next to you
- Packing
- Protect from unintended activation; repack, bag separately, or tape over exposed terminals
In the airline's own words
Where these power bank rules come from
- Vietnam Airlines: vietnamairlines.com/vn/en/travel-information/baggage/restricted-baggagchecked October 3, 2026
- Vietnam Airlines: vietnamairlines.com/go/vi/plan-book/travel/travel-guide/sac-du-phong-cchecked October 3, 2026
- Vietnam Airlines: vietnamairlines.com/vn/en/travel-information/baggage/restricted-baggagchecked October 3, 2026
If you go over the allowance
Charges published by Vietnam Airlines.
- Overweight bag (23kg to 32kg) at the airport, between Vietnam and Japan, before VAT
- USD 110 per piece
- Oversized bag (158cm to 203cm in total) at the airport, between Vietnam and Japan, before VAT
- USD 150 per piece
Where Vietnam Airlines flies in Japan
Airports in Japan listed on the airline's own site or in the airport's official airline list, and the terminal to head for.
| Airport | Terminal |
|---|---|
| Narita Airport | T1 |
| Haneda Airport | T3 |
| Kansai Airport | T1 |
Vietnam Airlines and other airlines from Southeast Asia
The same numbers side by side. Tap a name for that airline's page.
| Airline | Carry-on size | Weight | Free checked (Economy) | Power bank on board |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malaysia AirlinesMalaysia · Full-service | 115cm | 7kg | Depends on the fare | Not to be used |
| Philippine AirlinesPhilippines · Full-service | 56 × 36 × 23cm | 7kg | Depends on the fare | Can be used |
| Singapore AirlinesSingapore · Full-service | 115cm | 7kg | Depends on the fare | Not to be used |
| Thai AirwaysThailand · Full-service | 56 × 45 × 25cm | 7kg | Depends on the fare | Not to be used |
| Vietnam AirlinesVietnam · Full-service | 115cm | 10kg | Depends on the fare | Not to be used |
| AirAsiaMalaysia · Low-cost | 56 × 36 × 23cm | 7kg | Depends on the fare | Not to be used |
| ScootSingapore · Low-cost | 115cm | 10kg | Not included in the fare; 20kg to 40kg can be bought for a fee | Not to be used |
| Thai Lion AirThailand · Low-cost | 56 × 36 × 23cm | — | Depends on the fare | — |
| Thai VietjetThailand · Low-cost | 56 × 36 × 23cm | 7kg | Depends on the fare | — |
| VietjetVietnam · Low-cost | 56 × 36 × 23cm | 7kg | Depends on the fare | Not to be used |
Frequently asked questions
What is the carry-on size limit on Vietnam Airlines?
Three sides added: 115cm. Each side: 56 × 36 × 23cm. Weight: 10kg. Pieces: 1 bag + 1 accessory.
How much checked baggage is included on Vietnam Airlines?
It depends on the fare. Da Nang–Narita/Osaka, Ho Chi Minh City–Fukuoka/Nagoya, Hanoi–Fukuoka: 1 piece, 23kg. Hanoi–Osaka/Nagoya, Ho Chi Minh City–Osaka (A320/A321 aircraft): 1 piece, 23kg. Hanoi–Osaka/Nagoya, Ho Chi Minh City–Osaka (B787/A350 aircraft): 2 pieces, 23kg each. Hanoi/Ho Chi Minh City–Narita, Hanoi–Haneda: 2 pieces, 23kg each. Size: 158cm.
Can I use a power bank on a Vietnam Airlines flight?
Using it on board: Must not be used during the flight, and must not be charged from the seat power outlet or any aircraft power source. Where to keep it: Do not leave in the overhead bin; keep where it can be monitored, e.g. front seat pocket or next to you.
Can I put a power bank in checked baggage on Vietnam Airlines?
In checked bags: Not allowed in checked baggage; carry-on only. No approval needed: Under 100Wh: allowed without prior notice to the airline. With approval: 100Wh to 160Wh: allowed with prior approval from the airline. How many: Up to 2 power banks per passenger.
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Sources for this page
- www.vietnamairlines.comchecked October 3, 2026
- www.vietnamairlines.comchecked October 3, 2026
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- www.vietnamairlines.comchecked October 3, 2026
- www.vietnamairlines.comchecked October 3, 2026
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