Singapore
Full service airline, Singapore Changi hub Singapore Airlines baggage allowance
Singapore Airlines gives Economy 25 to 30 kg depending on the fare, Premium Economy 35 kg, Business 40 kg and Suites 50 kg. Flights to the United States and Canada count bags instead, and no single bag may pass 32 kg.
| Allowance | Economy | Business and First |
|---|---|---|
| Carry-on bagPlus one personal item under the seat | 7 kg55 x 36 x 23 cm | 2 x 7 kgUp to 115 cm |
| Checked bagMaximum weight per bag | 32 kgUp to 158 cm | 32 kgUp to 158 cm |
Cabin baggage
What you keep with you on board. The carry-on bag goes in the overhead bin, the personal item goes under the seat in front of you.
Carry-on bag
- Size
- 55 x 36 x 23 cm
- Weight
- 7 kg
- Pieces
- One bag
One cabin bag per passenger; must fit in the overhead compartment.
Personal item
- Size
- Not separately specified
- Weight
- Included in carry-on allowance
- Examples
- One small personal item such as a handbag, laptop bag, or camera bag.
Liquids: containers of 100 ml or less, all inside one transparent resealable 1 litre bag. Baby food, medication and sealed duty free purchases are exempt.
Power banks and batteries
Lithium batteries travel in the cabin, never in the hold. Since 2025 most carriers also ban using or charging a power bank during the flight.
| Item | Cabin | Checked | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power bank up to 100 WhAbout 27,000 mAh at 3.7 V | Allowed | Not allowed | One per passenger, under the seat, not in the overhead bin. Do not use or charge it on board. |
| Power bank 100 to 160 Wh | Approval needed | Not allowed | Maximum two, with airline approval before the flight. |
| Power bank over 160 Wh | Not allowed | Not allowed | Cannot travel on Singapore Airlines in any form. |
| Spare laptop and camera batteries | Allowed | Not allowed | Terminals taped or in original packaging, up to 100 Wh each. |
| Devices with built-in batteriesLaptops, phones, cameras, tablets | Allowed | Switched off | Better in the cabin. If checked, fully switched off and protected from accidental activation. |
| E-cigarettes and vapes | Allowed | Not allowed | Cabin only, never used on board. |
Checked baggage
Singapore Airlines uses a weight concept everywhere except the United States and Canada, where the piece concept applies. On weight routes you split a cabin total across bags; no single bag may exceed 32 kg either way.
| Cabin | First bag | Second bag | Max weight per bag | Max size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | Included | Included | 32 kg | 158 cm |
| Premium Economy | Included | Included | 32 kg | 158 cm |
| Business Class | Included | Included | 32 kg | 158 cm |
| First / Suites Class | Included | Included | 32 kg | 158 cm |
Economy: Weight concept: 25 kg total allowance (30 kg on routes to the Americas).
Premium Economy: Weight concept: 35 kg total allowance.
Business Class: Weight concept: 40 kg total allowance.
First / Suites Class: Weight concept: 50 kg total allowance. Allowances change by route, fare family and booking date, so confirm on the official Singapore Airlines baggage page before you pack.
Checked weight by fare family
Everywhere except the United States and Canada, the fare family and cabin decide how many kilograms you get. Lite and Value carry the same weight, as do Standard and Flexi: those fares differ in flexibility, not baggage.
| Economy Lite and Value | 25 kg | |
|---|---|---|
| Economy Standard and Flexi | 30 kg | |
| Premium Economy | 35 kg | |
| Business | 40 kg | |
| Suites and First | 50 kg |
Split the total across as many bags as you like, as long as no single bag is over 32 kg. KrisFlyer and PPS Club status adds to these figures, see status extras.
Flights to and from the Americas
Flights to and from the United States and Canada use a piece concept: a fixed number of bags, each with its own weight cap, instead of a total to split.
| Cabin | Bags included | Max weight per bag | Max size per bag |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy and Premium Economy | 2 bags | 23 kg | 158 cm |
| Business, First and Suites | 2 bags | 32 kg | 158 cm |
Applies to flights to and from the United States and Canada. Every other destination uses the weight concept.
Where travellers misread the rules
A 25 kg Economy total sounds tighter than two 23 kg bags, so travellers assume the American routes are more generous and pack to the wrong rule on the way back.
What to verify before you pay
Whether your route touches the United States or Canada, because that single fact changes the whole allowance.
Excess baggage fees
What it costs when you go over the included weight. Prices are estimates and vary by route.
| Situation | What you pay | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Extra weight | SGD 25-50 per kg, varies by route. | Varies by route and when you buy it |
| Prepaid online | Save up to 20% when prepaying online. | Buy extra weight before departure |
| Overweight bag | SGD 100-200 per piece over the limit. | Above the per-bag weight limit |
Airport prices run 20 to 40 percent higher than online.
Estimate your excess fee
Your allowance
Estimate in Singapore dollars based on published rate ranges. The exact fee depends on your route, currency and booking date. Confirm on singaporeair.com before you pay.
How the allowance plays out on a real booking. Fares, routes and KrisFlyer status can move these numbers.
- Cabin
- One 7 kg bag, 55 x 36 x 23 cm, plus a personal item
- Checked
- 30 kg in total on a Standard fare, split across as many bags as you like
- Second bag
- Fine, as long as the bags together stay under 30 kg and none passes 32 kg
- Status
- KrisFlyer Elite Gold adds 20 kg, so 50 kg in total
- Cabin
- One 7 kg bag plus a personal item
- Checked
- Two bags of up to 32 kg each, included in the fare
- Route rule
- United States and Canada routes count bags, so the 40 kg total does not apply
- Priority
- Business, Premium Economy and Suites bags are tagged for priority handling
Before you pack
Six habits that keep you out of the excess baggage queue.
- Weigh bags at homeA luggage scale costs less than a single overweight bag fee, and it settles the argument at home rather than at the counter.
- Prepay extra weight onlineBuying through singaporeair.com is 10 to 20 percent cheaper than paying at the counter.
- Wear the heavy itemsBoots, coats and jackets on your body do not count toward any limit.
- Use compression bagsVacuum bags cut clothing volume by up to 75 percent, which helps with the 158 cm size rule.
- Check your credit card perksSome premium cards include extra baggage or refund fees on selected airlines.
- Use your KrisFlyer statusElite Silver and Elite Gold members get 10 to 20 kg extra on top of the fare allowance, see status extras.
KrisFlyer status extras
KrisFlyer and PPS Club status add to the fare allowance on Singapore Airlines operated flights.
| Tier | Weight concept routes | Piece concept routes | Also included |
|---|---|---|---|
| KrisFlyer | None | None | Standard fare allowance |
| Elite Silver | +10 kg | None | Weight concept routes |
| Elite Gold | +20 kg | None | Weight concept routes |
| PPS Club | Double allowance | Up to 4 bags | Four bags of 23 kg, or 32 kg in Business and First |
KrisFlyer members: additional allowance based on tier status.
Example: a 25 kg Economy allowance becomes 45 kg for an Elite Gold member, and 50 kg for a PPS Club member.
Sports equipment, instruments and infants
Special items travel with conditions. Every one of them needs advance reservation, and acceptance at the airport is not guaranteed without it.
| Item | Size or conditions | Fee estimate | Book ahead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sporting equipment | Inside your checked allowance, up to 315 x 75 x 80 cmAnything over 32 kg cannot be checked at all, whatever it is | Included in allowance | Not usually; over 240 cm long, tell Singapore Airlines 5 working days ahead |
| Bicycles | Inside your checked allowanceExempt from the oversized bag fee, though weight charges still apply | No oversize fee | No booking needed |
| Golf equipment | Inside your checked allowanceA battery driven trolley cannot travel as baggage and has to go by cargo | Included in allowance | Cargo agent for trolleys |
| Equipment on American routes | Most sporting equipment counts as one pieceA canoe counts as two. Applies to flights to and from the United States and Canada | Counts as a piece | No booking needed |
| Musical instruments | small instruments in the cabin, larger ones as checked baggage. | ||
| Infant baggage | 10 kg checked allowance plus a collapsible stroller. |
Book special items online before travel. Airport prices are higher than the same allowance bought online, and hold space is first come, first served.
Check-in and bag drop deadlines
Counted back from scheduled departure. Miss the bag drop cut-off and the bag does not fly, even if you do.
- 48 hOnline check-in opensAuto check-in can be switched on from here too
- 24 hSelf-service bag tags openPrint at the kiosk and use the automated bag drop
- 90 minOnline check-in closesBoarding pass must be issued by now
- 50 minAirport check-in closesCounters and self-service kiosks alike
- 15 minBoarding gate closesBags of no show passengers are offloaded
If your bag does not arrive
Delayed and damaged bags follow a strict clock. Most claims fail because the report was made after leaving the airport.
Report before you leave the hall
Go to the Singapore Airlines baggage services desk in the arrivals baggage hall. You get a Property Irregularity Report (PIR) with a 10 character reference. Without it there is no claim.
Track with the PIR reference
Use the reference and your surname on the Singapore Airlines baggage tracing page. Most delayed bags arrive within 48 hours and are delivered to your address free of charge.
Track a bagKeep receipts, mind the deadlines
Essentials bought while the bag is missing can be claimed. Damage must be reported within 7 days, delayed bag expenses within 21 days of delivery, under the Montreal Convention.
How Singapore Airlines compares
Benchmark these limits against the rest of the industry before you decide which bag to bring.
Frequently asked questions
How much checked baggage does a Singapore Airlines ticket include?
Economy Lite and Value carry 25 kg, Standard and Flexi 30 kg, Premium Economy 35 kg, Business 40 kg and Suites and First 50 kg. The total splits across as many bags as you like, and no single bag may pass 32 kg.
What are the carry-on limits on Singapore Airlines?
One bag of up to 7 kg measuring 55 x 36 x 23 cm, plus a personal item that fits under the seat.
Which Singapore Airlines routes count bags instead of kilograms?
Flights to and from the United States and Canada. There Economy and Premium Economy carry two bags of 23 kg each, and Business, First and Suites two bags of 32 kg each. Everywhere else uses the weight total.
Does KrisFlyer status add baggage?
Yes. Elite Silver adds 10 kg and Elite Gold 20 kg on weight concept routes. PPS Club doubles the allowance, and on piece concept routes carries up to four bags. The extra applies on Singapore Airlines operated flights.
How much does excess baggage cost on Singapore Airlines?
Between 25 and 50 Singapore dollars per kilogram depending on the route, with up to 20 percent off when you prepay online. A bag over the per-piece limit costs 100 to 200 Singapore dollars.
When does Singapore Airlines check-in close?
Online check-in runs from 48 hours before departure until 90 minutes before. Airport counters and kiosks close 50 minutes before departure and the boarding gate closes 15 minutes before. At Changi the Jewel early check-in lounge stops taking bags three hours out.
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