Which has the bigger carry-on allowance, Scoot or Vietjet?

Scoot: 54 × 38 × 23 cm (21.3 × 15 × 9.1 in), up to 10 kg (22 lb). Vietjet: 56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in), up to 7 kg (15.4 lb).

Do Scoot and Vietjet include a carry-on on basic economy?

Scoot: Fly includes 10 kg of cabin baggage across two pieces but no checked bag. Vietjet: Eco includes 7 kg of carry-on across two pieces; international Eco fares include no checked bag.

Where do Scoot and Vietjet fly from?

Scoot's main hubs are Singapore (SIN). Vietjet's are SGN, HAN. The better pick is often whichever flies nonstop from your airport.

Are Scoot and Vietjet partners?

They aren't in the same alliance (Scoot: none; Vietjet: none), so miles and status generally don't transfer between them.

TR vs VJ · 2026 comparison

Scoot vs Vietjet

Scoot wins on a more generous carry-on weight limit and a bigger personal item; Vietjet doesn't clearly win any category. Here's how they compare on bags, fees, comfort, reliability and loyalty.

Verified Oct 17, 2026By Steven MoHow we check Report a correction

Scoot

Wins 2 categories

A more generous carry-on weight limit
A bigger personal item

Vietjet

No clear category wins

Quick verdict

Scoot wins on a more generous carry-on weight limit and a bigger personal item; Vietjet doesn't clearly win any category. Both include a carry-on on every fare.

Carry-on size: Scoot: 54 × 38 × 23 cm · Vietjet: 56 × 36 × 23 cm
Carry-on on the cheapest fare: Scoot: Included on every fare · Vietjet: Included on every fare

Side by side

	Scoot	Vietjet
Bags
Carry-on size	54 × 38 × 23 cm	56 × 36 × 23 cm
Carry-on on the cheapest fare	Included on every fare	Included on every fare
Carry-on weight limit	10 kg (22 lb)	7 kg (15.4 lb)
Personal item	40 × 30 × 10 cm	30 × 20 × 10 cm
Network
Alliance	None	None
Loyalty program	KrisFlyer	SkyJoy
Main hubs	SIN	SGN, HAN

Highlighted values are better for travelers. Fees are for U.S. domestic economy flights; on-time data is 2025 U.S. DOT figures for each airline's own flights.

Bags and fees

Scoot allows a carry-on up to 54 × 38 × 23 cm (21.3 × 15 × 9.1 in), and Vietjet up to 56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in).

Both include it on their cheapest fares.

Carry-on weight limits: 10 kg (22 lb) on Scoot, 7 kg (15.4 lb) on Vietjet.

Personal items: 40 × 30 × 10 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 3.9 in) on Scoot, and 30 × 20 × 10 cm (11.8 × 7.9 × 3.9 in) on Vietjet.

Basic economy

Scoot (Fly): Fly includes 10 kg of cabin baggage across two pieces but no checked bag.

Vietjet (Eco): Eco includes 7 kg of carry-on across two pieces; international Eco fares include no checked bag.

Loyalty and where they fly

Scoot is not in an alliance and Vietjet is not in an alliance.

Loyalty programs: KrisFlyer (Scoot) and SkyJoy (Vietjet).

Scoot's main hubs are Singapore (SIN). Vietjet's are SGN, HAN. The best choice often comes down to which airline flies nonstop from your airport.

Which should you book?

Choose Scoot if you want…

a more generous carry-on weight limit
a bigger personal item
nonstops from SIN

Choose Vietjet if you want…

nonstops from SGN, HAN

On a route both fly, the cheaper ticket isn't always the cheaper trip: add the bags you'll actually bring, and check the fare rules before you book.

Scoot vs Vietjet FAQ

It depends on what matters most to you. Scoot wins on a more generous carry-on weight limit and a bigger personal item; Vietjet doesn't clearly win any category. If they fly the same route, compare the total price with bags included.

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Last verified Oct 17, 2026. Airlines change their rules without notice, so confirm with the airline before you fly.

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