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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.
1 personal item: FREE
Standard carry-on bags:
Size Restrictions:
Lap Infant Carry-on Policy
Stroller Check Policy
An individual piece of checked baggage must not exceed 158 cm (62 inches).
An individual piece may not exceed 70 pounds (32 kg).
Additional and excess baggage charges are based on the following band definitions:
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
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
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 | |||
| 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 | |||
| 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 | |||
For flights traveling to/from the U.S. and Canada, passengers can purchase up to 2 additional bags.
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 | ||||
| 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 | |||
| 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 | |||
| 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 | |||
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 | ||||
| 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 | |||
| 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 | |||
| 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 | |||
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.
PPS Club Members: “Extra 100%” (allowed double the standard baggage weight)
KrisFlyer Elite Gold and Star Alliance Gold Members: additional 44 pounds (20 kg) per passenger
PPS Club Members: “Extra 100%”
KrisFlyer Elite Gold and Star Alliance Gold Members: additional 1 piece of checked luggage included
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:
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.
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