Singapore Airlines Baggage Allowance (2026): Limits & Fees

At a Glance: Use these cheat sheets to instantly check your baggage allowance for both non-US routes (allowance calculated by weight) and US/Canada flights (allowance calculated by piece).

Non-US/Canada routes (allowance calculated by weight)

US/Canada routes (allowance calculated by piece)

🎒 Carry-On Baggage Allowance: What You Can Bring Onboard

Singapore Airlines passengers receive different cabin baggage allowances by travel class:

• Economy/Premium Economy: 1 cabin bag + 1 personal item
• Suites/First/Business Class: 2 cabin bags + 1 personal item

Cabin Bag Size & Weight Limits

Standard cabin bag limits:

• Maximum dimensions: 115cm total (length + width + height)
• Maximum weight: 7kg
• Includes handles and wheels
• Must fit in overhead bin or under seat

Bags exceeding these limits will be checked into cargo hold and may incur additional charges if you exceed your free checked baggage allowance.

What Counts as a Personal Item?

Personal item allowance:

• Maximum size: 40cm x 30cm x 10cm
• Items exceeding 80cm total dimensions count as your main cabin bag

Acceptable personal items include:

• Handbag or briefcase
• Laptop or tablet bag
• Camera bag
• Small backpack
• Umbrella or overcoat

Bonus: Passengers with infants can bring up to 6kg of baby food and amenities.

Item Restriction in Cabin/Checked Baggage

Completely banned in cabin or checked baggage:

• Explosives, 
• Lighters and strike-anywhere matches
• Compressed gases
• Flammable liquids and solids, etc.

Not allowed in cabin baggage (advised to put in checked baggage):

• Knives and sharp objects (scissors, nail clippers, etc.)
• Large sports equipment (baseball bats, golf sets, hockey sticks)

Lithium batteries & power banks:

• Only allowed in cabin baggage (not checked luggage)
• Maximum 100Wh (~27,000mAh) without approval
• 100-160Wh requires airline approval (max 2 pieces)
• Cannot be used or charged during flight

Liquids, aerosols, gels (LAGs):

• LAGs in cabin baggage: Maximum 100ml per container. Must fit in 1 clear, resealable 1-litre bag per passenger.
• LAGs in checked baggage: No restriction

Failure to declare prohibited items may result in civil or criminal penalties under Singapore regulations.

🧳 Checked Baggage Allowance: How Much Can You Check In?

Singapore Airlines provides free checked baggage allowance based on your travel class and destination, with allowances calculated using either the weight or piece concept.

Allowance by Travel Class

Weight Concept (all destinations except Canada/USA):

• Economy Lite / Value: 25kg
• Economy Standard / Flexi: 30kg
• Premium Economy Class: 35kg
• Business Class: 40kg
• First Class / Suites: 50kg

You can check in multiple bags as long as the combined weight doesn't exceed your allowance.

Unsure about cabin options? Check our Singapore Airlines Classes Explained guide to pick the perfect seat for your budget and comfort.

Flying Premium Economy, Business, First Class, or Suites? Read our Singapore Airlines Book the Cook guide to personalise your in-flight dining before flying.

Piece Concept (Canada/USA):

• Economy Class / Premium Economy Class: 2 pieces, up to 23kg each
• Business Class / First Class / Suites: 2 pieces, up to 32kg each

Each bag must NOT exceed 32kg or 158cm in total dimensions (length + width + height). 

Elite member bonuses:

• PPS Club: double the allowance weight (weight concept) or 2 additional pieces (piece concept)
• KrisFlyer Elite Gold/Star Alliance Gold: additional 20kg (weight concept) or 1 additional piece (piece concept)
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For Infants and Children: What You Need to Know

Weight Concept:

• Infants receive 10kg checked baggage allowance
• Extra allowance to check in 1 fully collapsible stroller/pushchair
• Extra allowance to check in 1 carry-cot or car seat

Piece Concept (Canada/USA):

• Infants receive 1 piece of 23kg (Economy/Premium Economy) or 32kg (Business/First/Suites)
• Extra allowance to check in 1 fully collapsible stroller/pushchair
• Extra allowance to check in 1 carry-cot or car seat

Elite membership bonuses do not apply to infant baggage allowances. Children occupying their own seat receive the same allowance as adults in their travel class.

Which Terminal is Singapore Airlines at Changi Airport? Read our ultimate Singapore Airlines Terminal Guide to get info on SQ check-in, transport and lounge locations at Changi Terminal 2 and 3.

💰 Singapore Airlines Excess & Overweight Baggage Fees

Weight Concept routes (excluding USA/Canada):

Additional baggage rates are calculated per kilogram based, and range from USD6–42/kg, depending on 

• Route band (based on distance of travel), and 
• Time before departure (>48h before departure / 48-6h before departure / within 6h to departure)

Route bands:

• Band 1: Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, etc.
• Band 2: China, Japan, Korea, etc.
• Band 3: Australia, New Zealand, etc.
• Band 4: Europe, Africa, etc.

eg. Singapore to Hong Kong (Band 2 destination) costs 

• USD12/kg if you book more than 48 hours before departure, or 
• USD14/kg if you book between 48 hours and 6 hours before departure, or
• USD15/kg if you book within 6 hours to departure

Note: each piece of baggage can weigh up to a maximum of 32kg due to safety regulations.

Piece Concept routes (SIN-US/Canada):

For SIN-USA/Canada routes, you have an option to buy an additional piece of baggage, or add additional 9kg to your existing baggage. Oversized baggage (over 158cm total dimensions) will be charged with a fee.

Additional baggage rates are calculated depending on the time before flight departure when your pre-booking is made (>48h before departure / 48-6h before departure / within 6h to departure).

Note: each piece of baggage can weigh up to a maximum of 32kg due to safety regulations.

KrisFlyer members enjoy additional discounts on pre-purchased additional baggage - you can log into your KrisFlyer account to view the discounts.

🏑️ Special Baggage (Sports Equipment, Musical Instruments, etc.)

Most sports equipment and musical instruments count towards your standard free checked baggage allowance. If you exceed your weight or piece limit, standard excess baggage fees apply.

Sports Equipment

The Golden Rules:

• Weight Limit: No single item can exceed 32kg (safety regulation). 
• Size Limit: Max dimensions are 200cm x 75cm x 80cm. 
• Packing: Items (especially bicycles and surfboards) must be in a protective hard case or box. 
• Prohibited: Motorised bicycles and hoverboards are banned. 

Quick Tips:

• Bicycles: Must be non-motorised; handle bars fixed sideways, pedals removed. 
• Scuba: Tanks must be empty; spear guns unloaded. 
• Inflatables: All balls (soccer, rugby) must be deflated. 

Musical Instruments

You have three ways to fly with your instrument:

1. Carry-On (Small): Violins can replace your standard cabin bag if they fit standard limits (7kg; 115cm total). 
2. Purchase a Seat (Large/Valuable): For cellos/guitars up to 40kg. Must not exceed 127cm (H) x 45cm (W) x 30cm (D). Contact SIA to book. 
3. Checked Baggage: Must be in a rigid hard case with strings loosened to prevent damage. 

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