Baggage
Special baggage
Here you can find out more on non-standard size baggage types as well as the different rates you will be charged.
At a glance
- Sporting equipment
- Musical instruments
- Singapore Airlines Cargo
Bulky / Sporting equipment
The following are considered special baggage and will be charged at special rates.
To view the rates for each type of equipment, please expand the following tabs.
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Golfing equipment
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For golfing equipment, you will be charged a standard excess baggage charge of 6 kg which is applicable for the first 15 kg of the equipment. For every kg beyond the first 15 kg, normal excess baggage charges will apply. Excess baggage charges vary by zone of travel. As examples:
- If you are travelling from Singapore to Malaysia and your golfing equipment weighs 20 kg, you will be charged a total of USD88 (at USD8 / kg). This is calculated as follows: 8 x 6 (for the first 15 kg) + 8 x 5 (for the next 5 kg) = USD88.
- If you are travelling from Europe to Singapore, the amount charged will be USD550 (at USD50 / kg). This is calculated as follows: 50 x 6 (for the first 15kg) + 50 x 5 (for the next 5kg) = USD550.
For excess baggage charges between zones, please click here.
This special charge is only applicable to one set of golf equipment per customer.
One set of golf equipment is deemed to comprise:
- 1 golf bag containing not more than 14 golf clubs
- Maximum of 12 golf balls
- 1 pair of golf shoes
- Golf tees
- Any additional golf sets shall be charged according to the standard excess baggage charges.
For travel to/from the United States, each golf set will be considered as one piece of luggage under the piece system, and any excess baggage will be charged.
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Surfboards
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For surfboards,you will be charged a standard excess baggage charge of 6 kg for the first 15kg of the equipment. For every kg beyond the first 15 kg, normal excess baggage charges will apply. Excess baggage charges vary by zone of travel. As examples:
- If you are travelling from Singapore to Malaysia and your surfboard weighs 20 kg, you will be charged a total of USD88 (at USD8 / kg). This is calculated as follows: 8 x 6 (for the first 15 kg) + 8 x 5 (for the next 5 kg) = USD88.
- If you are travelling from Europe to Singapore, the amount charged will be USD550 (at USD50 / kg). This is calculated as follows: 50 x 6 (for the first 15kg) + 50 x 5 (for the next 5kg) = USD550.
For excess baggage charges between zones,please click here.
This special charge is only applicable to one surfboard per customer. Any additional surfboards shall be charged according to the standard excess baggage charges. The surfboard must be properly packed for transportation.
For travel to/from the United States, each surfboard will be considered as one piece of luggage under the piece system, and any excess baggage will be charged.
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Scuba diving equipment
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For scuba diving equipment, you will be charged a standard excess baggage charge of 6 kg which is applicable for the first 15 kg of the equipment. For every kg beyond the first 15 kg, normal excess baggage charges will apply. Excess baggage charges vary by zone of travel. As examples:
- If you are travelling from Singapore to Malaysia and your scuba diving equipment weighs 20 kg, you will be charged a total of USD88 (at USD8 / kg). This is calculated as follows: 8 x 6 (for the first 15 kg) + 8 x 5 (for the next 5 kg) = USD88.
- If you are travelling from Europe to Singapore, the amount charged will be USD550 (at USD50 / kg). This is calculated as follows: 50 x 6 (for the first 15kg) + 50 x 5 (for the next 5kg) = USD550.
To find out more about excess baggage charges, please click here.
This special charge is only applicable to one set of scuba diving equipment per customer.
One set of scuba diving equipment is deemed to comprise:- a buoyancy control device
- a regulator
- a mask and snorkel
- a pair of fins
- a wet suit
- a weight belt with weights
- an empty scuba diving tank
Any additional scuba sets shall be charged according to the standard excess baggage charges.
For travel to/from the United States, each set of scuba diving equipment will be considered as one piece of luggage under the piece system, and any excess baggage will be charged.
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Canoes
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A fixed charge of 15 kg will be applied on each canoe carried. This charge is regardless of the amount of checked baggage carried by the customer. The canoe must be properly packed for transportation.
For travel to/from the United States, a fixed charge equivalent to two charges will be applied on each canoe carried. This charge is regardless of the amount of checked baggage carried by the customer.
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Ski equipment
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For ski equipment, you will be charged a standard excess baggage charge of 3 kg which is applicable for the first 15 kg of the equipment. For every kg beyond the first 15 kg, normal excess baggage charges will apply. Excess baggage charges vary by zone of travel. As examples:
- If you are travelling from Singapore to Malaysia and your ski equipment weighs 20 kg, you will be charged a total of USD64 (at USD8 / kg). This is calculated as follows: 8 x 3 (for the first 15 kg) + 8 x 5 (for the next 5 kg) = USD64.
- If you are travelling from Europe to Singapore, the amount charged will be USD400 (at USD 50 / kg). This is calculated as follows: 50 x 3 (for the first 15kg) + 50 x 5 (for the next 5kg) = USD400.
For excess baggage charges between zones, please click here.
This special charge is only applicable to one set of ski equipment per customer
A set of ski equipment is deemed to comprise of either:
- a pair of skis
- a pair of ski poles
- a pair of ski boots
- a ski mask
or - a snow board with accessories
Any additional ski equipment/snow-boards shall be charged according to the standard excess baggage charges.
For travel to/from the United States, each set of ski equipment will be considered as a piece of luggage under the piece system, and will be charged as such if the customer exceeds his/her free baggage allowance.
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Bicycles
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For bicycles, you will be charged a standard excess baggage charge of 6 kg which is applicable for the first 15 kg of the bicycle. For every kg beyond the first 15 kg, normal excess baggage charges will apply. Excess baggage charges vary by zone of travel. As examples:
- If you are travelling from Singapore to Malaysia and your bicycle weighs 20 kg, you will be charged a total of USD88 (at USD8 / kg). This is calculated as follows: 8 x 6 (for the first 15 kg) + 8 x 5 (for the next 5 kg) = USD88.
- If you are travelling from Europe to Singapore, the amount charged will be USD550 (at USD50 / kg). This is calculated as follows: 50 x 6 (for the first 15kg) + 50 x 5 (for the next 5kg) = USD550.
For excess baggage charges between zones, please click here.
No excess baggage is charged if the total weight of your checked baggage and bicycle is within the free baggage allowance. Above which, a standard charge of 6kg for the first 15kg will apply. The normal excess baggage will apply after the 15kg.
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Oversized musical instruments

An oversized musical instrument (eg. cello, guitars, etc) can only be carried onboard if you are travelling in Economy Class and if you purchase an extra seat to accommodate it. The muscial instrument will be placed on the floor and properly secured by seat belts to the seat frame. Suites, First and Business Class seats do not have accessible seat frames to secure musical instruments on.
The maximum weight and dimension allowable is:
- Weight: 75 kg
- Height: 61"
- Width: 19" (based on armrest to amrest seat width)
Note:
A Double Bass is not allowed onboard as it exceeds the height limit set above.
Although guitars are normally less than 7 kg (that is within the cabin weight allowance), it may be considered as oversized due to its (dimensions) ; and may not be allowed in the cabin if no extra seat(s)have been purchased for it. If you do not plan to purchase an extra seat, your guitar should be packed in a suitable hard case and checked in to avoid damage.
Singapore Airlines Cargo
Should you need to transport a very large item or a large quantity of items you can learn more about the services provided by Singapore Airlines Cargo through their website. To learn more, please click here.