Singapore Airlines Baggage Fees (2026)
Quick summary
Singapore Airlines is a full-service carrier whose baggage allowance depends on your destination. Most routes use the weight concept: you get a total kg allowance you can split across as many bags as you like (no single bag over 32kg). Economy allowances scale with the fare brand — Lite 25kg, Standard 30kg, Flexi 35kg — and KrisFlyer Elite status adds more. Routes to and from the USA and Canada instead use the piece concept (typically 2 bags up to 23kg each in Economy). Always confirm the exact allowance printed on your ticket.
At a glance
🎒 Personal item
In addition to the cabin bag, you may bring one personal item free of charge — such as a small handbag, laptop bag, or thin briefcase — with combined dimensions not exceeding 40 x 30 x 10 cm (total 80 cm).
🧳 Carry-on
Free in Economy and Premium Economy: one piece of cabin baggage up to 7kg, with the sum of length, width and height not exceeding 115 cm. Business and First Class allow two cabin pieces of up to 7kg each. Bags exceeding the size or weight limit may need to be checked in.
Singapore Airlines checked bag fees
| Economy Lite — included allowance | 25 kg (weight-concept routes) |
| Economy Standard — included allowance | 30 kg (weight-concept routes) |
| Economy Flexi — included allowance | 35 kg (weight-concept routes) |
| Premium Economy — included allowance | 35 kg (weight-concept routes) |
| Business Class — included allowance | 40 kg (weight-concept routes) |
| First / Suites — included allowance | 50 kg (weight-concept routes) |
| USA / Canada routes (piece concept) | Economy 2 x 23 kg — counted by piece, not total weight |
| Max weight per single bag | 32 kg (split heavier loads across multiple bags) |
🔁 Change & cancellation
Flexibility follows the fare brand. Economy Lite is the most restrictive — changes and refunds carry fees or may not be permitted — while Standard and Flexi progressively allow cheaper or free changes and better refunds. Premium Economy, Business and First fares are generally more flexible. Always check the exact fare conditions shown at the time of booking.
Other common fees
| Prepaid extra baggage (online) | Cheaper than at the airport; price varies by route and weight |
| Excess baggage at airport | Charged per kg (weight routes) or per piece (USA/Canada routes) |
| Advance seat selection | Standard seats often free; forward/extra-legroom seats may carry a fee on Lite fares |
How to avoid extra fees
- On weight-concept routes you can bring as many bags as you like as long as the total stays within your allowance and no single bag exceeds 32kg.
- Higher Economy fares (Standard, Flexi) bundle 5–10kg more allowance — compare the fare upgrade against buying extra baggage separately.
- KrisFlyer Elite Silver adds 10kg and Elite Gold adds 20kg on weight-concept routes — link your membership before you fly.
- Flying to or from the USA or Canada? Your allowance is counted by piece (2 x 23kg in Economy), not total weight — pack accordingly.
- Buy any extra baggage online before departure; airport excess rates are significantly higher.
Singapore Airlines baggage — FAQ
How much checked baggage is included on Singapore Airlines Economy?
On weight-concept routes it depends on the fare: Economy Lite 25kg, Standard 30kg, and Flexi 35kg. You can split that total across multiple bags, with no single bag over 32kg. On USA/Canada routes Economy gets 2 pieces of up to 23kg each.
Does Singapore Airlines charge by total weight or per bag?
Most international routes use the weight concept, so you pay by total kilograms and can bring as many bags as fit within your allowance. Routes to and from the USA and Canada use a per-piece system instead.
What is the Singapore Airlines Economy carry-on allowance?
One piece of cabin baggage up to 7kg with total dimensions not exceeding 115 cm, plus one small personal item up to 40 x 30 x 10 cm. Business and First allow two cabin pieces.
Sources
This guide is independent and not affiliated with Singapore Airlines. Baggage fees and policies change often and vary by route, fare type, and date — always confirm on the airline's official website before booking or flying.