Baggage
Baggage allowances vary between destinations and flight carriers, so it pays to know what you’re able to take along with you.
You can find baggage allowances for international flights operated by Air Vanuatu listed below:
TRAVEL FROM AUSTRALIA/NEW ZEALAND
Fare Family
|
SALE / SMART / FLEXI | Dis Business / Business |
Cabin | Economy | Business |
Carry On | 7kg | 7kg |
Checked | 30kg | 40kg |
TRAVEL FROM SOLOMON ISLANDS/PAPUA NEW GUINEA
Fare Family | SALE / SMART / FLEXI | Dis Business / Business |
Cabin | Economy | Business |
Carry On | 7kg | 7kg |
Checked | 23kg | 30kg |
TRAVEL FROM NEW CALEDONIA
Fare Family | SALE / SMART / FLEXI | Dis Business / Business |
Cabin | Economy | No Business |
Carry On | 7kg | N/A |
Checked | 23kg | N/A |
TRAVEL FROM FIJI ON CODE SHARE FLIGHT
Fare Family | SALE / SMART / FLEXI | Dis Business / Business |
Cabin | Economy | Business |
Carry On | 7kg | 10kg |
Checked | 23kg | 30kg |
TRAVEL FROM FIJI ON NF PRIME FLIGHT
Fare Family | SALE / SMART / FLEXI | Dis Business / Business |
Cabin | Economy | Business |
Carry On | 7kg | 10kg |
Checked | 30kg | 40kg |
Our Baggage Policy
In the course of normal baggage handling during travel, your luggage may show evidence of wear and tear. Like most airlines, we won't accept liability for normal damage to checked luggage, including:
- broken wheels or feet
- lost pull straps
- minor cuts and scratches
- damage resulting from over-packing
- damage to retractable luggage handles
- fragile or perishable items damaged during transport
- items unsuitably packed or unsuitable for transportation
- damage resulting from inspections by the authorities.
Important Carry On Luggage Information for Economy Class Passengers
Compliant carry-on luggage is an important component for airline safety. Please ensure your carry-on baggage is clearly labelled with your name, and fits within the mandatory dimensions and weight specifications for your flight.
Luggage testing units are available at all check-in counters to help our guests to comply with these requirements.
Bulky Items
Please note that Air Vanuatu does not offer special allowances for sporting equipment such as golf clubs, surfboards and dive gear.
PREPAID EXCESS BAGGAGE
Additional baggage allowance can be purchased on Air Vanuatu operated services up to 24 hours prior to departure. Prepaid excess baggage service is available for purchase online on the Air Vanuatu website.
International
EXCESS BAGGAGE RATES FOR INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS
Air Vanuatu offers guests travelling as a group to pool their free baggage allowance, however please remember that to do this, guests must check-in together.
If you find your checked-in baggage exceeds the free allowance, excess baggage charges will apply. These can be found in the table below:
From | To | Rate/Kg |
Vanuatu | Australia | VT 1200 |
Australia | Vanuatu | AUD 16.00 |
Vanuatu | New Zealand | VT 1200 |
New Zealand | Vanuatu | NZD 16.00 |
Vanuatu | New Caledonia | VT 700 |
New Caledonia | Vanuatu | XPF 700 |
Vanuatu | Nadi & Suva | VT 700 |
Nadi & Suva | Vanuatu | FJD14.00 |
Domestic
TRAVEL FROM/TO VANUATU
Baggage Type | Weight Allowance |
Carry On | 5 kg |
Checked |
10 kg |
Condition: Not in conjunction with international Travel
TRAVEL FROM/TO AUSTRALIA/NEW ZEALAND
Baggage Type |
International Weight Allowance |
Domestic Weight Allowance |
Carry On | 5 kg | 5 kg |
Checked |
40 kg for the International Business Class passengers 30 kg for the International Economic Class passengers |
10 kg |
Conditions:
- Air Vanuatu Operated or Air Vanuatu code share flight.
- Domestic and International flights must be issued on the same ticket. Separate bookings will not permit the increased allowance on any Air Vanuatu operated domestic flights.
- Domestic and International flights must be same day connection within 24 hours.
- Use our multi-sector booking engine here
TRAVEL FROM/TO NEW CALEDONIA & FIJI
Baggage Type |
International Weight Allowance |
Domestic Weight Allowance |
Carry On | 5 kg | 5 kg |
Checked | 23 kg | 10 kg |
Conditions:
- Air Vanuatu Operated or an Air Vanuatu code share flight
- Domestic and International flights must be issued on the same ticket. Separate bookings will not permit the increased allowance on any Air Vanuatu operated domestic flights.
- Domestic and International flights must be same day connection within 24 hours.
- Use our multi-sector booking engine here
DOMESTIC EXCESS BAGGAGE RATES
- Air Vanuatu domestic carry on luggage is strictly 5KG per passenger.
- To view a list of our domestic excess baggage rates please click here.