Viva Aerobus carry-on size and personal item rules
- Latin America
- Low-cost
- Verified 28 September 2026
Viva Aerobus (VB) allows one cabin bag of 22 × 16 × 10 in (55.9 × 40.6 × 25.4 cm) and 33 lb (15 kg) on its Smart fare, plus a personal item of 18 × 14 × 8 in (45.7 × 35.6 × 20.3 cm). Viva Aerobus counts wheels and handles in this size. Verified on 28 September 2026 from the official Viva Aerobus baggage page.
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Viva Aerobus carry-on allowance by fare
| Fare | Route / class | Personal item | Cabin bag | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smart(standard) | All routes · Economy | 18×14×8 in | 22×16×10 in, 33 lb | cabin bag 33 lb |
| Switch (carry-on chosen) | All routes · Economy | 18×14×8 in | 22×16×10 in, 22 lb | cabin bag 22 lb |
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What to know about Viva Aerobus carry-on rules
- From MTY, MEX and GDL, Viva Aerobus mainly connects Mexico with United States, Colombia, Guatemala and Cuba.
- Among the 4 verified airlines from Latin America, Viva Aerobus has the 2nd largest cabin bag allowance; the strictest is LATAM Airlines (55×35×25 cm).
- As a box, Viva Aerobus' 22×16×10 in limit holds about 57.7 litres, the 6th largest volume of the 60 airlines that publish three cabin bag sides.
- Among the 66 verified airlines that include a measured cabin bag, Viva Aerobus sits at rank 6; 92% of them allow a smaller total than its 121.9 cm (48 in).
- A standard US carry-on of 22 × 14 × 9 in (55.9 × 35.6 × 22.9 cm) fits exactly at the limit on the length when measured against Viva Aerobus' 22×16×10 in.
- A typical European cabin case of 55 × 40 × 20 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in) fits, but with only 0.6 cm (0.3 in) to spare on the width when measured against Viva Aerobus' 22×16×10 in.
- Across its 2 fares, Viva Aerobus changes the rules: all 2 include a cabin bag. Weight limits vary by fare: 33 lb and 22 lb.
- Of 57 verified airlines with a published cabin weight limit, 0 allow more than Viva Aerobus' 15 kg (33 lb) for the cabin bag and 56 allow less.
- Viva Aerobus' official text counts wheels and handles in the 22×16×10 in cabin bag limit.
- Exceptions noted on the official Viva Aerobus page: “If you book with Switch fare and choose checked baggage, the maximum weight for that baggage is 33 lbs.”
- Compared with Viva Aerobus' 121.9 cm (48 in): at GDL, Volaris allows 7.6 cm (3 in) more in total (129.5 cm (51 in)).
Viva Aerobus personal item: what fits under the seat
- Every one of the 2 Viva Aerobus fares listed here also includes a cabin bag, so the personal item always comes on top of it.
- Filled as a box, Viva Aerobus' 18×14×8 in personal item holds about 33 litres, above the median of 18 L across the 56 airlines that publish three personal item sides.
- Against the 4 airlines from Latin America that publish a personal item size (average 105.6 cm in total), Viva Aerobus allows 101.6 cm, more than 67% of them.
- Viva Aerobus' personal item (18×14×8 in, about 33 L) holds 57% of the volume of its cabin bag (about 57.7 L).
- A soft 40 × 30 × 20 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 7.9 in) under-seat bag fits, but with only 0.3 cm (0.1 in) to spare on the depth against Viva Aerobus' 18×14×8 in personal item limit.
- With 101.6 cm in total, the Viva Aerobus personal item is bigger than 52 and smaller than 1 of the 57 verified airlines that publish a personal item size.
- Other personal item limits at the same airport: Volaris at GDL (22.4×15.7×12.9 in), against 18×14×8 in on Viva Aerobus.
Viva Aerobus carry-on questions
- Does the Switch (carry-on chosen) fare of Viva Aerobus include a cabin bag?
- Yes. Viva Aerobus' Switch (carry-on chosen) fare includes a cabin bag of 22 × 16 × 10 in (55.9 × 40.6 × 25.4 cm) and 22 lb (10 kg).
- Does Viva Aerobus have a weight limit for carry-on bags?
- Yes. On the Smart fare, Viva Aerobus publishes 33 lb (15 kg) for the cabin bag.
- Will a 55 × 40 × 20 cm carry-on fit Viva Aerobus' limit?
- Yes: against Viva Aerobus' 22×16×10 in limit, a hard 55 × 40 × 20 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in) case fits, but with only 0.6 cm (0.3 in) to spare on the width.
- How big can a personal item be on Viva Aerobus?
- Viva Aerobus allows a personal item of 18 × 14 × 8 in (45.7 × 35.6 × 20.3 cm) on the Smart fare, stowed under the seat in front.
- Do wheels and handles count in Viva Aerobus' carry-on size?
- Yes. Viva Aerobus' official page says the 22×16×10 in limit includes wheels and handles.
Airlines related to Viva Aerobus
- Volaris carry-on size — also flies from GDL
Official sources
- https://www.vivaaerobus.com/en-us/info/get-ready-to-fly/baggage-policies — checked on 28 September 2026