Singapore Airlines Baggage Policy (2026) — Fees, Limits & Rules
Singapore Airlines offers a generous baggage policy, including free checked bags for all passengers. Economy passengers get 25-30 kg on most routes or two 23 kg bags on flights to/from the US and Canada.
Baggage Allowance Summary
| Airline | Singapore Airlines (SQ) |
|---|---|
| Carry-On | 1 piece up to 7 kg (15.4 lbs) and 115 cm (45 in) linear dimensions for Economy/Premium Economy. 2 pieces up to 7 kg each for Suites/First/Business. |
| Personal Item | 1 personal item allowed, maximum dimensions 40x30x10 cm (15.7x11.8x3.9 inches). Includes ladies' handbag, camera bag, document bag, or laptop bag. |
| Checked Bag Allowance | Weight concept (most routes): Economy 25-30 kg, Premium Economy 35 kg, Business 40 kg, Suites/First 50 kg. Piece concept (US/Canada): Economy/Premium Economy 2 bags (23 kg each), Business/First/Suites 2 bags (32 kg each). |
| First Bag Fee | Free (0 USD) for all classes. Economy includes 25-30 kg (weight concept) or 2 bags up to 23 kg each (piece concept to/from US/Canada). |
| Second Bag Fee | Free (0 USD) for all classes on piece concept routes (US/Canada). On weight concept routes, any number of bags is allowed as long as the total weight is within the allowance. |
| Overweight Fee | $80 to $100 USD depending on the travel band for bags weighing 23-32 kg on piece concept routes. Weight concept routes charge per kg based on zones. |
| Oversized Fee | $80 to $120 USD depending on the travel band for bags exceeding 158 cm (62 inches) linear dimensions. |
| Max Weight | 32 kg |
| Max Dimensions | 158 cm linear (L+W+H) |
| Free Bag in Economy | Yes |
Special Items
Sports Equipment
Sporting equipment (golf, skis, surfboards) counts towards your standard checked baggage allowance. If it exceeds the allowance, standard additional baggage charges apply. Must be packed in a protective bag or hard case.
Musical Instruments
Small instruments (e.g., violin) allowed as cabin baggage if under 115 cm and 7 kg. Larger instruments can be checked (counts toward standard allowance) or carried as cabin-seat baggage by purchasing an extra seat.
International Rules
Singapore Airlines uses a weight concept for most international flights (25-50 kg depending on class) and a piece concept exclusively for flights to/from the US and Canada (2 bags included for all classes).
Tips to Avoid Fees
1. Join KrisFlyer Elite Gold or PPS Club for extra baggage allowance (up to 20-50 kg extra). 2. Pre-purchase additional baggage online up to 6 hours before departure for up to 25% discount. 3. Pack heavy items in your carry-on as long as it stays under 7 kg. 4. Ensure your bag is under 158 cm to avoid oversized fees.
Unique Nuances
Singapore Airlines calculates baggage primarily by total weight rather than number of pieces for non-US/Canada routes, allowing you to check multiple smaller bags. They also have a strict 32 kg (70 lbs) maximum weight limit per individual bag for occupational health and safety reasons.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does Singapore Airlines charge for checked bags?
- Singapore Airlines charges Free (0 USD) for all classes. Economy includes 25-30 kg (weight concept) or 2 bags up to 23 kg each (piece concept to/from US/Canada). for the first checked bag and Free (0 USD) for all classes on piece concept routes (US/Canada). On weight concept routes, any number of bags is allowed as long as the total weight is within the allowance. for the second bag.
- What is Singapore Airlines's carry-on bag size limit?
- Singapore Airlines carry-on allowance: 1 piece up to 7 kg (15.4 lbs) and 115 cm (45 in) linear dimensions for Economy/Premium Economy. 2 pieces up to 7 kg each for Suites/First/Business.. 1 personal item allowed, maximum dimensions 40x30x10 cm (15.7x11.8x3.9 inches). Includes ladies' handbag, camera bag, document bag, or laptop bag.
- Does Singapore Airlines include free checked bags in economy?
- Yes, Singapore Airlines includes at least one free checked bag in economy class. Weight concept (most routes): Economy 25-30 kg, Premium Economy 35 kg, Business 40 kg, Suites/First 50 kg. Piece concept (US/Canada): Economy/Premium Economy 2 bags (23 kg each), Business/First/Suites 2 bags (32 kg each).
- What is Singapore Airlines's overweight baggage fee?
- $80 to $100 USD depending on the travel band for bags weighing 23-32 kg on piece concept routes. Weight concept routes charge per kg based on zones.
- Can I bring sports equipment on Singapore Airlines?
- Sporting equipment (golf, skis, surfboards) counts towards your standard checked baggage allowance. If it exceeds the allowance, standard additional baggage charges apply. Must be packed in a protective bag or hard case.
- What are Singapore Airlines baggage fees?
- Singapore Airlines baggage fees are Free (0 USD) for all classes. Economy includes 25-30 kg (weight concept) or 2 bags up to 23 kg each (piece concept to/from US/Canada). for the first checked bag and Free (0 USD) for all classes on piece concept routes (US/Canada). On weight concept routes, any number of bags is allowed as long as the total weight is within the allowance. for the second. Overweight bags (over 50 lbs) incur an additional fee of $80 to $100 USD depending on the travel band for bags weighing 23-32 kg on piece concept routes. Weight concept routes charge per kg based on zones.. Singapore Airlines uses a weight concept for most international flights (25-50 kg depending on class) and a piece concept exclusively for flights to/from the US and Canada (2 bags included for all classes).