Singapore Airlines Baggage Fees & Policy [2023 Update]

Singapore Airlines Baggage Fees & Tips To Cover the Expenses

- Updated: May 28, 2023, 9:47am CDT

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Singapore Airlines separates its baggage policies/fees into 2 categories: by weight (for most routes) and by piece (for all routes to/from the U.S.). This is an important concept to be aware of when attempting to calculate your baggage expenses.

If you’re on a “by weight” route, it’s nice that Singapore Airlines calculates excess weight fees per kilo vs. one hefty fee for any amount overweight.

Table of contents

Singapore Airlines Carry-on Allowance
Singapore Airlines Checked Baggage Allowance
Additional/Excess Baggage Fees
Exclusions and Waivers
Can I Prepay for Baggage?
Credit Cards That Reimburse You for Checked Bag Fees

Table of Contents

Singapore Airlines Carry-on Allowance
Singapore Airlines Checked Baggage Allowance
Additional/Excess Baggage Fees
Exclusions and Waivers
Can I Prepay for Baggage?
Credit Cards That Reimburse You for Checked Bag Fees

Singapore Airlines Carry-on Allowance

1 personal item: FREE
Standard carry-on bags:

Economy and Premium Economy: 1 FREE (up to 15.4 pounds/7 kg)
Suites, Business, and First Class: 2 FREE (up to 15.4 pounds/7 kg each)

Size Restrictions:

Personal: 15.7 x 11.8 x 3.9 inches (40 x 30 x 10 cm)
Standard: 45 inches (115 cm) max linear dimensions

Lap Infant Carry-on Policy

The combined weight of the infant food, breast milk, and amenities you may bring on board should not exceed 13.2 pounds (6 kg). This is in addition to your 15.4 pounds (7 kg) free cabin baggage allowance if traveling from Singapore. For other departure points, the airline recommends you get in touch to check country-specific restrictions.

Stroller Check Policy

Passengers may carry onboard a lightweight collapsible stroller if it meets certain requirements and this would count towards your carry-on allowance. Strollers can also be checked into the hold and this would not count towards your baggage allowance.

Singapore Airlines Checked Baggage Allowance

An individual piece of checked baggage must not exceed 158 cm (62 inches).

Weight Concept (All Flights Except To/From the U.S. And Canada)

Economy Class (tier-based)
- Flexi: 66 pounds (30 kg)
- Standard: 66 pounds (30 kg)
- Value: 55 pounds (25 kg)
- Lite: 55 pounds (25 kg)
Premium Economy: 77 pounds (35 kg)
Business: 88 pounds (40 kg)
Suites and First: 110 pounds (50 kg)

An individual piece may not exceed 70 pounds (32 kg).

Piece Concept (To/From the U.S. And Canada)

Economy: 2 pieces (up to 50 pounds/23 kg)
Premium Economy: 2 pieces (up to 50 pounds/23 kg)
Business: 2 pieces (up to 70 pounds/32 kg)
Suites and First: 2 pieces (up to 70 pounds/32 kg)

Additional/Excess Baggage Fees

Additional and excess baggage charges are based on the following band definitions:

Countries/Regions by Band (Weight Concept)

Band 1
Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam

Band 2
China, Hong Kong SAR- China, Taiwan – China, Mongolia, South Asia Subcontinent (Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka), Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Russia (in Asia), Japan, Korea, Middle East

Band 3
Australia, New Zealand, Guam, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Northern Mariana Islands, Palau, Timor Leste

Band 4
Africa, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom, Russia (in Europe)

Band 5
Copenhagen-Rome, Barcelona-Milan

Countries/Regions by Band (Piece Concept)

Band 1
Hong Kong SAR – China, Japan, Korea, Germany, United Kingdom, Taiwan – China and points in North America (direct flights)

Band 2
Singapore

Band 3
Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, South Asia Subcontinent (Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka), Australia, New Zealand

Band 4
Countries/regions outside of Band 1, Band 2, and Band 3

Band 5 (sector)
Copenhagen – Rome, Barcelona – Milan

Fees for Pre-purchased Baggage Online (Up to 48 Hours Before the Flight)

Weight Concept (All Flights Except To/From U.S. and Canada)

From/to (Per KG)	Singapore	Band 1	Band 2	Band 3	Band 4
Singapore		$6	$12	$17	$21
Band 1	$6	$12	$18	$23	$27
Band 2	$12	$18	$23	$28	$33
Band 3	$17	$23	$28	$33	$38
Band 4	$21	$27	$33	$38	$42
Sector-specific
Band 5	$5

For flights not traveling to/from the U.S., passengers can pre-purchase additional baggage in blocks of 11 pounds (5 kg) up to a maximum of 220 pounds (100 kg).

Piece Concept (To/From U.S. and Canada)

From/to (Per KG)	Between U.S. and		Other Itineraries
Additional Piece of Baggage (All Classes)	Band 1	$120	SIN – Band 3	$40
	Band 2	$160	Band 5	$40
	Band 3	$200	Others	$120
	Band 4	$280	Others	$120
Overweight Charge 50 to 70 Pounds (23 to 32 KG)	Band 1	$80	SIN – Band 3	$40
	Band 2	$100	Band 5	$40
	Band 3	$140	Others	$80
	Band 4	$180	Others	$80
Oversized Charge (Exceeding 62 Inches (158 CM))	Band 1	$80	SIN – Band 3	$40
	Band 2	$100	Band 5	$40
	Band 3	$140	Others	$80
	Band 4	$180	Others	$80

For flights traveling to/from the U.S. and Canada, passengers can purchase up to 2 additional bags.

Fees for Pre-purchased Baggage Online (Between 48 to 6 Hours Before Flight Departure)

Weight Concept (All Flights Except To/From U.S. and Canada)

From/to (Per KG)	Singapore	Band 1	Band 2	Band 3	Band 4
Singapore	–	$8	$14	$20	$26
Band 1	$8	$15	$21	$27	$33
Band 2	$14	$21	$27	$34	$39
Band 3	$20	$27	$34	$40	$45
Band 4	$26	$33	$39	$45	$51
Sector-specific
Band 5	$6

Piece Concept (To/From U.S. and Canada)

From/to (Per KG)	Between U.S. and		Other Itineraries
Additional Piece of Baggage (All Classes)	Band 1	$135	SIN – Band 3	$45
	Band 2	$180	Band 5	$45
	Band 3	$225	Others	$135
	Band 4	$315	Others	$135
Overweight Charge 50 to 70 Pounds (23 to 32 KG)	Band 1	$90	SIN – Band 3	$45
	Band 2	$113	Band 5	$45
	Band 3	$158	Others	$90
	Band 4	$203	Others	$90
Oversized Charge (Exceeding 62 Inches (158 CM))	Band 1	$90	SIN – Band 3	$45
	Band 2	$113	Band 5	$45
	Band 3	$158	Others	$90
	Band 4	$203	Others	$90

Fees for Baggage Purchased at the Airport

Weight Concept (All Flights Except To/From U.S. and Canada)

From/to (Per KG)	Singapore	Band 1	Band 2	Band 3	Band 4
Singapore		$8	$15	$22	$28
Band 1	$8	$16	$23	$30	$36
Band 2	$15	$23	$30	$37	$43
Band 3	$22	$30	$37	$44	$50
Band 4	$28	$36	$43	$50	$56
Sector-specific
Band 5	$6

Piece Concept (To/From U.S. and Canada)

From/to (Per KG)	Between U.S. and		Other Itineraries
Additional Piece of Baggage (All Classes)	Band 1	$150	SIN – Band 3	$50
	Band 2	$200	Band 5	$50
	Band 3	$250	Others	$150
	Band 4	$350	Others	$150
Overweight Charge 50 to 70 Pounds (23 to 32 KG)	Band 1	$100	SIN – Band 3	$50
	Band 2	$125	Band 5	$50
	Band 3	$175	Others	$100
	Band 4	$225	Others	$100
Oversized Charge (Exceeding 62 Inches (158 CM))	Band 1	$100	SIN – Band 3	$50
	Band 2	$125	Band 5	$50
	Band 3	$175	Others	$100
	Band 4	$225	Others	$100

The overweight charge and oversized charge are not applicable on additional pieces of baggage checked in.

For baggage fees related to special luggage (sporting equipment, musical instruments, etc.) please refer to Singapore Airlines’ policy.

Exclusions and Waivers

Weight Concept

PPS Club Members: “Extra 100%” (allowed double the standard baggage weight)

Suites and First: 220 pounds (100 kg) total
Business: 176 pounds (80 kg) total
Premium Economy: 154 pounds (70 kg) total
Economy:
- Flexi: 132 pounds (60 kg) total
- Standard: 132 pounds (60 kg) total
- Value: 110 pounds (50 kg) total
- Lite: 110 pounds (50 kg) total

KrisFlyer Elite Gold and Star Alliance Gold Members: additional 44 pounds (20 kg) per passenger

Piece Concept

PPS Club Members: “Extra 100%”

KrisFlyer Elite Gold and Star Alliance Gold Members: additional 1 piece of checked luggage included

Can I Prepay for Baggage?

Singapore Airlines does allow passengers the ability to prepay for luggage online or via the mobile app up to 6 hours before the flight departure.

Here are the ways you can prepay:

Log in to your booking from the Manage Booking area of the Singapore Airlines website
Download and log in to the Singapore Airlines app

Credit Cards That Reimburse You for Checked Bag Fees

You can be reimbursed for your checked bag fees on Singapore Airlines by using one of the Capital One cards below. Cardholders can get travel purchases within the previous 90 days reimbursed at a rate of 1 cent per mile.

To see more airline baggage fees and policies, click here.

Frequently asked questions

How many bags are allowed in Singapore Airlines?

Singapore Airlines flights to the U.S. have a baggage allowance of 2 bags (50 pounds/23 kg) for economy and premium economy and 2 bags (70 pounds/32 kg) for business, Suites, and first class.

Other routes use a weight concept, so there is no limit on the number of bags. Economy allows 55 to 66 pounds (25-30 kg); premium economy 77 pounds (35 kg); business 88 pounds (40 kg); Suites and first class 110 pounds (50 kg).

What size is carry-on luggage for Singapore Airlines?

Singapore Airlines allows passengers to bring onboard a personal item measuring 15.7 x 11.8 x 3.9 inches (40 x 30 x 10 cm) and a standard carry-on bag up to 45.3 inches (115 cm) max linear dimensions.

What is the weight of hand luggage on Singapore Airlines?

Singapore Airlines' carry-on policy allows economy and premium economy passengers to bring 1 standard piece weighing up to 15.4 pounds (7 kg). Business and first class passengers can bring 2 standard carry-on bags weighing 15.4 pounds (7 kg) each.

How much is extra baggage on Singapore Airlines?

For flights to/from the U.S. and Canada, additional bags can be purchased and the price varies from $120 to $350 per piece depending on the route.

For other routes on the weight concept, additional bags are charged by kilogram ranging from $6 to $56 per kilogram (charged in increments of 11 pounds (5 kg)).

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Singapore Airlines Baggage Fees & Tips To Cover the Expenses

Singapore Airlines Carry-on Allowance

Singapore Airlines Checked Baggage Allowance

Weight Concept (All Flights Except To/From the U.S. And Canada)

Piece Concept (To/From the U.S. And Canada)

Additional/Excess Baggage Fees

Countries/Regions by Band (Weight Concept)

Countries/Regions by Band (Piece Concept)

Fees for Pre-purchased Baggage Online (Up to 48 Hours Before the Flight)

Fees for Pre-purchased Baggage Online (Between 48 to 6 Hours Before Flight Departure)

Piece Concept (To/From U.S. and Canada)

Fees for Baggage Purchased at the Airport

Piece Concept (To/From U.S. and Canada)

Exclusions and Waivers

Weight Concept

Piece Concept

Can I Prepay for Baggage?

Credit Cards That Reimburse You for Checked Bag Fees

Frequently asked questions

How many bags are allowed in Singapore Airlines?

What size is carry-on luggage for Singapore Airlines?

What is the weight of hand luggage on Singapore Airlines?

How much is extra baggage on Singapore Airlines?

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Singapore Airlines Carry-on Allowance

Singapore Airlines Checked Baggage Allowance

Weight Concept (All Flights Except To/From the U.S. And Canada)

Piece Concept (To/From the U.S. And Canada)

Additional/Excess Baggage Fees

Countries/Regions by Band (Weight Concept)

Countries/Regions by Band (Piece Concept)

Fees for Pre-purchased Baggage Online (Up to 48 Hours Before the Flight)

Fees for Pre-purchased Baggage Online (Between 48 to 6 Hours Before Flight Departure)

Piece Concept (To/From U.S. and Canada)

Fees for Baggage Purchased at the Airport

Piece Concept (To/From U.S. and Canada)

Exclusions and Waivers

Weight Concept

Piece Concept

Can I Prepay for Baggage?

Credit Cards That Reimburse You for Checked Bag Fees

Frequently asked questions

How many bags are allowed in Singapore Airlines?

What size is carry-on luggage for Singapore Airlines?

What is the weight of hand luggage on Singapore Airlines?

How much is extra baggage on Singapore Airlines?

About Erin Miller

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