Singapore Airlines Baggage Fees and Allowance

If you have an upcoming trip with Singapore Airlines, you’ll want to familiarize yourself with the airline’s baggage allowance and fees.

In this post, we’ll explain everything that you’ll need to know, including carry-on and checked baggage allowances for all cabin classes and itineraries. If you need to pack a little more than what’s included with your ticket, we’ll detail how much you’ll have to pay for extra, oversized, or overweight baggage.

If you’re a member of a qualifying frequent flyer program, we’ll let you know what additional checked baggage allowance you’re entitled to.

Carry On Baggage Allowance

Number of Carry On Items

Carry On Bag

Passengers traveling in Economy or Premium Economy are entitled to bring 1 carry-on bag on board.

If you’re traveling in Business, First, or Suites, you can bring up to 2 carry-on bags.

Carry On Bag Size

Your carry-on bag can be up to 45 linear inches (115 centimeters) in size. This is calculated by measuring your bag’s outside length, width, and height, then adding these measurements together. Be sure to include any protruding wheels, handles, or pockets with your measurements.

Your carry-on bag should be able to fit in the overhead bin or under the seat in front of you.

Examples of typical carry-on bag items include:

• Small suitcase
• Backpack
• Duffel bag
• Garment bag

Carry On Bag Weight

Your carry-on bag can weigh up to 15 pounds (7 kilograms). Passengers traveling in Business, First, or Suites should make sure that each of their carry-on bags don’t exceed 15 pounds.

You should be able to lift your carry-on bag into the overhead bin without needing assistance.

Personal Item

All fare types include 1 personal item.

Personal Item Size

Your personal item can be up to 15.7 x 11.8 x 3.9 inches (40 x 30 x 10 centimeters) in size. It must be able to fit under the seat in front of you.

Personal Item Weight

Singapore Airlines doesn’t specify a weight limit for your personal item.

Checked Baggage Policy

Checked Baggage Size Limit

Each checked bag can weigh up to 62 linear inches (158 centimeters) in size. You calculate your bag’s size by measuring its outside length, width, and height, then add these measurements together. Be sure to include any protruding wheels, handles, or pockets with your measurements.

For itineraries using the piece concept (U.S. and Canada), Singapore Airlines will accept oversized checked bags up to 79 x 31 x 30 inches (200 x 80 x 75 centimeters) in size. Your bag will be subject to oversized baggage fees.

However, for itineraries using the weight concept, Singapore Airlines doesn’t allow checked baggage over 62 linear inches. Special baggage such as mobility items, sports equipment, and musical instruments are notable exceptions. An oversized baggage fee may apply, depending on the type of equipment.

Checked Baggage Weight Limit

Piece Concept

For flights to or from the U.S. and Canada, the weight limit of your checked baggage depends on your cabin class:

• Economy/ Premium Economy: 50 pounds (23 kilograms)
• Business/ First/ Suites: 70 pounds (32 kilograms)

Weight Concept

For itineraries using the weight concept, each checked bag can weigh up to 70 pounds (32 kilograms) for all cabin classes.

Checked Baggage Allowances

Depending on your itinerary, your checked baggage allowance will be expressed by:

• Number of bags (piece system) or
• Total baggage weight, irrespective of number of bags (weight system).

Flights to/from US and Canada

For flights to or from the U.S. and Canada, Singapore Airlines uses the piece concept for baggage allowances:

Checked Baggage Allowance for Infants

Infants receive the following checked baggage allowance, based on their parent’s or guardian’s cabin class:

You are also allowed to check in the following items at no charge:

• 1 collapsible stroller
• 1 car safety seat

All Flights (except U.S. and Canada)

For all flights, except to or from the U.S. and Canada, Singapore Airlines uses the weight concept for baggage allowances:

Checked Baggage Allowance for Infants

Infants receive a 22-pound (10 kilogram) checked baggage allowance. This allowance applies to all cabin classes and fare types.

You are also allowed to check in the following items at no charge:

• 1 collapsible stroller
• 1 car safety seat

Baggage Fees

If you wish to buy extra bags, or your baggage is oversized and/or overweight, you will have to pay a fee. All fees are in U.S. dollars.

More than one fee can apply per bag. For example, if you buy and extra bag which is both oversized and overweight, all bag fees will apply:

Bag fee + oversized fee + overweight fee

Prepaying Baggage Fees

You can prepay your baggage fees, including oversized and overweight bag fees, by accessing your booking on Singapore Airlines’ website.

It’s strongly recommended that you prepay your baggage fees if you can, as you can save some cash by doing so:

• Baggage fees paid at least 48 hours before your flight’s scheduled departure are eligible for a discount of up to 25% of the airport rate.
• Baggage fees paid between 6 and 24 hours before your flight are eligible for a 10% discount compared to the airport charge.
• Baggage fees paid within 6 hours of your flight aren’t eligible for a discount.

Important: If you used a travel agent to buy your Singapore Airlines ticket, you may not be able to log in to your booking on the airline’s website.

In that case, you would need to contact the travel agent that you purchased your ticket from. However, it’s not guaranteed that you’ll be able to benefit from Singapore Airlines’ discounted prepaid bag rates (Yet another reason why you should always buy your ticket directly from the airline).

Baggage Fees for U.S. and Canada

Baggage Regions

Singapore Airlines’ baggage fees are based on a destination’s region. We will make reference to these regions in the baggage fee tables below.

These regions apply primarily for flights to or from the U.S. and Canada only. There are a couple of exceptions to this, and they are included in the fee tables.

Region 1

• North America (direct flights only)
  • Canada
  • United States
• East Asia
  • Hong Kong
  • Japan
  • South Korea
  • Taiwan
• Europe
  • Germany
  • United Kingdom

Region 2

• Singapore

Region 3

• Southeast Asia
  • Brunei
  • Cambodia
  • Indonesia
  • Laos
  • Malaysia
  • Myanmar
  • Philippines
  • Thailand
  • Vietnam
• South Asia subcontinent
  • Afghanistan
  • Bangladesh
  • Bhutan
  • India
  • Maldives
  • Nepal
  • Pakistan
  • Sri Lanka
• Oceania
  • Australia
  • New Zealand

Region 4

• All countries excluding those above

Region 5

• Flights between Barcelona and Milan
• Flights between Copenhagen and Rome

Extra Bag Fees

For flights to/from the U.S. and Canada, you can buy up to two extra checked bags.

Each extra checked bag has a standard size limit of 62 linear inches (158 centimeters).

However, the weight allowance of your checked bag depends on your cabin class. Economy and Premium Economy passengers receive a 50-pound (23 kilograms) weight allowance, while Business, First Class, and Suite passengers enjoy a 70-pound (32 kilograms) weight limit.

It’s unusual, and frankly generous, for an airline to offer a higher weight limit for extra bags for premium cabin passengers. Most airlines provide the standard 50 pounds. Well done, Singapore Airlines!

The following table shows how much you’ll have to pay for extra baggage, based on your itinerary and whether you pay online or at the airport.

Oversized Baggage Fees

If your checked bag is larger than 62 linear inches (158 centimeters), it will be considered oversized and subject to an extra fee.

Singapore Airlines doesn’t accept checked baggage larger than 79 x 31 x 30 inches (200 x 80 x 75 centimeters) in size.

The following table shows oversized baggage fees for flights to or from U.S. and Canada:

Overweight Baggage Fees

If your checked bag is heavier than 50 pounds (23 kilograms), it will be considered overweight and subject to an extra fee.

Singapore Airlines doesn’t accept checked baggage weighing more than 70 pounds (32 kilograms).

The following table shows overweight baggage fees for flights to or from U.S. and Canada:

Extra Baggage Fees Except for U.S. and Canada

Baggage Regions

Singapore Airlines’ baggage fees are based on a destination’s region. We will make reference to these regions in the baggage fee tables below.

These regions apply for all flights, except to or from the U.S. and Canada.

Region 1

• Brunei
• Cambodia
• Indonesia
• Laos
• Malaysia
• Myanmar
• Philippines
• Thailand
• Vietnam

Region 2

• East Asia
  • China
  • Hong Kong
  • Japan
  • Macau
  • Mongolia
  • South Korea
  • Taiwan
• South Asia
  • Afghanistan
  • Bangladesh
  • India
  • Maldives
  • Nepal
  • Pakistan
  • Sri Lanka
• Central Asia
  • Kazakhstan
  • Kyrgyzstan
  • Russia (in Asia)
  • Tajikistan
  • Turkmenistan
  • Uzbekistan
• Middle East

Region 3

• Australia
• Guam
• Marshall Islands
• Micronesia
• New Zealand
• Northern Mariana Islands
• Palau
• Timor Leste

Region 4

• Africa
• Europe
  • Denmark
  • France
  • Germany
  • Italy
  • Netherlands
  • Spain
  • Sweden
  • Switzerland
  • Turkey
  • United Kingdom
  • Russia (in Europe)

Region 5

• Flights between Barcelona and Milan
• Flights between Copenhagen and Rome

Overweight Baggage Fees

For non-U.S. and non-Canadian flights, the weight concept is used for baggage allowances.

When this baggage allowance system is in use, overweight baggage fees are charged per kilogram but are purchased in 5-kilogram blocks. For example, if your checked baggage is overweight by 12 kilograms, you would need to pay for 15 kilograms (5 kg x 3).

Under the weight concept, each passenger can check-in up to 220 pounds (100 kilograms) of checked baggage. However, no single bag can weigh more than 70 pounds (32 kilograms). You’re free to distribute your weight allowance across as many bags as you like.

Caution: Overweight baggage fees, when the weight concept is in use, are prohibitively expensive. Especially when compared with baggage fees using the piece concept (flights to/from the U.S or Canada.

The following tables show overweight baggage fees by region, for non-U.S. and non-Canadian flights:

Overweight Baggage Fees to/ from Singapore

Overweight Baggage Fees to/ from Region 1

Countries in region 1 include Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Overweight Baggage Fees to/ from Region 2

Countries and territories included in region 2:

• East Asia: China, Hong Kong, Japan, Macau, Mongolia, South Korea, Taiwan
• South Asia: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka
• Central Asia: Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russian Far East, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan
• Middle East

Overweight Baggage Fees to/ from Region 3

Countries included in region 3 are Australia, Guam, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, New Zealand, Northern Mariana Islands, Palau, and Timor Leste

Overweight Baggage Fees to/ from Region 4

Countries and continents included in region 4 are:

• Africa
• Europe: Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom, European Russia

Overweight Baggage Fees to/ from Region 5

Region 5 consists of two specific itineraries only:

• Flights between Barcelona and Milan
• Flights between Copenhagen and Rome

Free Checked Baggage with Frequent Flyer Status

If you have achieved status of any of the following frequent flyer programs, you may be eligible to an additional free baggage allowance:

Kris Flyer

KrisFlyer is the name of Singapore Airlines’ frequent flyer program.

KrisFlyer Elite Gold members are entitled to the following additional baggage allowance, based on their itinerary and cabin class:

Flights to/ from U.S. and Canada

All Flights (except U.S. and Canada)

Priority Passenger Service (PPS)

PPS is Singapore Airlines’ exclusive frequent flyer program for premium cabin passengers.

If you have accrued enough PPS Value to achieve this status, you’re entitled to the following additional baggage allowance, based on their itinerary and cabin class:

Flights to/ from U.S. and Canada

All Flights (except U.S. and Canada)

Star Alliance

If you’re a Star Alliance Gold member, you are eligible for the following additional checked baggage allowance, based on your cabin class and itinerary:

Flights to/ from U.S. and Canada

All Flights (except U.S. and Canada)

Final Thoughts

I hope this post has helped you prepare for your next Singapore Airlines trip.

This airline has one of the most generous baggage allowances in the business.

Economy Class passengers are entitled to 1 carry-on bag and 1 personal item. If you’re traveling in a premium cabin, you can bring 1 additional carry-on bag.

If you’re traveling to or from U.S. or Canada, all cabin classes can check in 2 bags for free.

Excess baggage fees are very expensive, but this is standard with all airlines.

Remember to always check Singapore Airlines’ website or contact their customer service for the latest information on baggage allowances and fees.