How much does Singapore Airlines charge for seat selection?

Standard: Economy Lite passengers pay a fee (approx. $5-$25 USD per sector) for advance standard seat selection.. Preferred: Forward Zone seats are available for a fee (approx. $15-$50 USD) for Economy Lite and Standard passengers; free for Flexi.. Extra Legroom: Extra Legroom seats (exit rows) are available for a fee (approx. $50-$120 USD) across all Economy and Premium Economy fares..

What happens if I don't select a seat on Singapore Airlines?

You'll be assigned a seat at check-in, typically a middle seat in the back of the plane.

Singapore Airlines Seat Selection Guide (2026)

Complimentary standard seat selection is available for Economy Standard and Flexi fares, as well as Premium Economy, Business, and First Class passengers. Economy Lite fares require a fee for advance standard seat selection.

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Seat Selection Fees

Seat Type	Fee
Standard	Economy Lite passengers pay a fee (approx. $5-$25 USD per sector) for advance standard seat selection.
Preferred	Forward Zone seats are available for a fee (approx. $15-$50 USD) for Economy Lite and Standard passengers; free for Flexi.
Extra Legroom	Extra Legroom seats (exit rows) are available for a fee (approx. $50-$120 USD) across all Economy and Premium Economy fares.
Exit Row	Exit row seats are considered Extra Legroom seats and incur the same fees, subject to safety requirements.

Free Seat Selection

No — Complimentary standard seat selection is available for Economy Standard and Flexi fares, as well as Premium Economy, Business, and First Class passengers. Economy Lite fares require a fee for advance standard seat selection.

When Can You Select a Seat?

Advance seat selection is available at the time of booking or via 'Manage Booking' up to 48 hours before departure.

How to Select Your Seat

Go to the Singapore Airlines website and navigate to 'Manage Booking'.
Enter your booking reference and last name.
Click on 'Select Seats' to view the seat map for your flight.
Choose your preferred seats. Fees will be displayed if applicable.
Proceed to payment if you selected seats that require a fee, and save your selection.

Tips for the Best Seats

KrisFlyer Elite Silver, Elite Gold, and PPS Club members enjoy complimentary standard or Forward Zone seat selection depending on their tier.
If you have an Economy Lite fare, wait until online check-in opens (48 hours before departure) to select any remaining standard seats for free.
Families traveling with infants are usually assigned bassinet seats automatically or can select them for free.
Extra Legroom seats offer significantly more space but require you to meet specific safety criteria.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is seat selection free on Singapore Airlines?: Complimentary standard seat selection is available for Economy Standard and Flexi fares, as well as Premium Economy, Business, and First Class passengers. Economy Lite fares require a fee for advance standard seat selection.
How much does Singapore Airlines charge for seat selection?: Standard: Economy Lite passengers pay a fee (approx. $5-$25 USD per sector) for advance standard seat selection.. Preferred: Forward Zone seats are available for a fee (approx. $15-$50 USD) for Economy Lite and Standard passengers; free for Flexi.. Extra Legroom: Extra Legroom seats (exit rows) are available for a fee (approx. $50-$120 USD) across all Economy and Premium Economy fares..
When can I select a seat on Singapore Airlines?: Advance seat selection is available at the time of booking or via 'Manage Booking' up to 48 hours before departure.
What happens if I don't select a seat on Singapore Airlines?: You'll be assigned a seat at check-in, typically a middle seat in the back of the plane.