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Additional Baggage
When you fly with us, we offer you a generous baggage allowance across all classes of travel. If your baggage exceeds this free allowance, additional baggage charges will apply. To find out more about how additional baggage charges are levied, please expand the tabs below.
Exclusive discounts for KrisFlyer members
*KrisFlyer members enjoy additional discounts on pre-purchased additional baggage and other add-on deals. Simply remember to log in to your KrisFlyer account when making your flight booking to view the discounts available to you. You can enjoy these discounts on top of other offers available, on both commercial and redemption flight bookings. Find out more.
Extremely large items or a large number of items
Some restrictions apply to extremely large items or a large number of items. In this case you may seek assistance from our subsidiary, Singapore Airlines Cargo, who will be more than happy to assist you.
Learn more about Singapoer Airlines Cargo
Pre-Purchase Additional Baggage Charges
You can pre-purchase additional baggage allowance online up to six hours before your flight departs, and enjoy discounted rates of 10 to 25 percent*. That way you’ll save money and time for a faster and smoother check-in at the airport.
To pre-purchase additional baggage, log in to Manage Booking.
Learn more about Pre-Purchase Additional Baggage
If you are holding a ticket issued by Singapore Airlines, you can pre-purchase additional baggage on all flights operated by Singapore Airlines or SilkAir no less than six hours before your flight departs. You will enjoy discounted rates of up to 25 percent for additional baggage purchases made more than 48 hours before the scheduled flight departure.
Last Minute Additional Baggage
You can purchase last minute additional baggage between 48 hours and six hours before your flight departs, and enjoy discounted rates of 10 percent. This can be done even after you’ve completed your online check-in.
For itineraries not travelling to/from the United States, you can pre-purchase additional baggage in blocks of 5kg up to a maximum of 100kg per flight.
For itineraries to/from the United States, you can pre-purchase any combination of the following:
• Up to two additional baggage pieces in addition to the number of pieces allowed for free,
• or additional weight for each piece of baggage within the free baggage allowance that exceeds the weight limit in the class of travel,
• or oversize baggage for each piece of baggage within the free baggage allowance that its sum of length, weight and height exceeds 158cm.
Pre-paid and discounted rates will not be available for pets carriage.
Please click here for terms and conditions for pre-purchased additional baggage.
Pre-purchase Discounted Weight Pricing (for Non US Routes)
The table below shows the discounted additional baggage rates1 for weight concept that apply for purchases on www.singaporeair.com.
| From / To | Singapore | Band 1 | Band 2 | Band 3 | Band 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Singapore | USD3/kg | USD6/kg | USD15/kg | USD21/kg | |
| Band 1 | USD3/kg | USD6/kg | USD9/kg | USD18/kg | USD24/kg |
| Band 2 | USD6/kg | USD9/kg | USD12/kg | USD21/kg | USD27/kg |
| Band 3 | USD15/kg | USD18/kg | USD21/kg | USD30/kg | USD36/kg |
| Band 4 | USD21/kg | USD24/kg | USD27/kg | USD36/kg | USD42/kg |
| Sector Specific | |
|---|---|
| Band 5 | USD9/kg |
| Band 6 | USD3/kg |
Countries/ Regions by Band (Weight concept)
Band 1
Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam
Band 2
China, Hong Kong SAR- China, Taiwan - China, South Asia Subcontinent (Bangladesh, India, Maldives, Nepal, Sri Lanka)
Band 3
Japan, Korea, Australia, New Zealand, Middle East
Band 4
Africa, Europe, Russia (in Europe)
Band 5
Melbourne – Wellington, Moscow – Stockholm
Band 6
Cebu – Davao, Sydney – Canberra, Yangon-Mandalay
• The above system applies to all travel itineraries (except for flights to/from United States), including interline travel, with Singapore Airlines determined as the Most Significant Marketing Carrier (except in cases where Singapore Airlines stipulates that it will be the Operating Carrier) in accordance to International Air Transport Association (IATA) Resolution 302.
• For itineraries involving the United States, additional baggage charges are levied based on piece concept.
1 The charges displayed on our website are rounded up to the nearest dollar. The actual charge may differ based on the exact discount applicable.
Last Minute Discounted Weight Pricing (for Non US Routes)
| From / To | Singapore | Band 1 | Band 2 | Band 3 | Band 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Singapore | USD3.50/kg | USD7/kg | USD18/kg | USD25/kg | |
| Band 1 | USD3.50/kg | USD7/kg | USD10.50/kg | USD21.50/kg | USD28.50/kg |
| Band 2 | USD7/kg | USD10.50/kg | USD14/kg | USD25/kg | USD32/kg |
| Band 3 | USD18/kg | USD21.50/kg | USD25/kg | USD36/kg | USD43/kg |
| Band 4 | USD25/kg | USD28.50/kg | USD32/kg | USD43/kg | USD50/kg |
| Sector Specific | |
|---|---|
| Band 5 | USD11/kg |
| Band 6 | USD3.50/kg |
Countries/ Regions by Band (Weight concept)
Band 1
Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam
Band 2
China, Hong Kong SAR- China, Taiwan - China, South Asia Subcontinent (Bangladesh, India, Maldives, Nepal, Sri Lanka)
Band 3
Japan, Korea, Australia, New Zealand, Middle East
Band 4
Africa, Europe, Russia (in Europe)
Band 5
Melbourne – Wellington, Moscow – Stockholm
Band 6
Cebu – Davao, Sydney – Canberra, Yangon-Mandalay
• The above system applies to all travel itineraries (except for flights to/from United States), including interline travel, with Singapore Airlines determined as the Most Significant Marketing Carrier (except in cases where Singapore Airlines stipulates that it will be the Operating Carrier) in accordance to International Air Transport Association (IATA) Resolution 302.
• For itineraries involving the United States, additional baggage charges are levied based on piece concept.
1 The charges displayed on our website are rounded up to the nearest dollar. The actual charge may differ based on the exact discount applicable.
Pre-purchase Discounted Piece Pricing (for US Routes)
| Between USA* and | Other Itineraries | |
|---|---|---|
| Additional Piece of Baggage (all classes) Each additional piece of baggage can weigh up to 32kg and be oversized. |
Band 1 USD 120 Band 2 USD 160 Band 3 USD 200 Band 4 USD 280 |
SIN - Band 3 USD 40 Band 5 USD 40 Others USD 120 |
| Additional 9kg Each piece of baggage can weigh up to 32kg. This charge applies to baggage that’s part of your complimentary allowance. |
Band 1 USD 80 Band 2 USD 100 Band 3 USD 140 Band 4 USD 180 |
SIN - Band 3 USD 40 Band 5 USD 40 Others USD 80 |
| Oversized The sum of the length, width and height of your baggage can exceed 158cm (62in). This charge applies to baggage that’s part of your complimentary allowance. |
Band 1 USD 80 Band 2 USD 100 Band 3 USD 140 Band 4 USD 180 |
SIN - Band 3 USD 40 Band 5 USD 40 Others USD 80 |
Band 1
Hong Kong SAR - China, Japan, Korea, Germany, United Kingdom 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)
Melbourne – Wellington, Sydney - Canberra, Moscow – Stockholm, Cebu – Davao, Yangon-Mandalay
• The final additional baggage charge is derived by adding up all the individual charges.
• The Heavy Charge and the Excess Size Charge are not applicable on additional pieces of baggage checked in.
For itineraries other than those stated above, the additional baggage charge is USD150 for an additional piece, and USD100 for each heavy charge or excess size charge.
*Applies to all countries categorized under Traffic Conference 1 (TC1) in IATA Traffic Conference Areas.
Last Minute Discounted Piece Pricing (for US Routes)
| Between USA* and | Other Itineraries | |
|---|---|---|
| Additional Piece of Baggage (all classes) Each additional piece of baggage can weigh up to 32kg and be oversized. |
Band 1 USD 135 Band 2 USD 180 Band 3 USD 225 Band 4 USD 315 |
SIN - Band 3 USD 45 Band 5 USD 45 Others USD 135 |
| Additional 9kg Each piece of baggage can weigh up to 32kg. This charge applies to baggage that’s part of your complimentary allowance. |
Band 1 USD 90 Band 2 USD 113 Band 3 USD 158 Band 4 USD 203 |
SIN - Band 3 USD 45 Band 5 USD 45 Others USD 90 |
| Oversized The sum of the length, width and height of your baggage can exceed 158cm (62in). This charge applies to baggage that’s part of your complimentary allowance. |
Band 1 USD 90 Band 2 USD 113 Band 3 USD 158 Band 4 USD 203 |
SIN - Band 3 USD 45 Band 5 USD 45 Others USD 90 |
Band 1
Hong Kong SAR - China, Japan, Korea, Germany, United Kingdom 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)
Melbourne – Wellington, Sydney - Canberra, Moscow – Stockholm, Cebu – Davao, Yangon-Mandalay
• The final additional baggage charge is derived by adding up all the individual charges.
• The Heavy Charge and the Excess Size Charge are not applicable on additional pieces of baggage checked in.
For itineraries other than those stated above, the additional baggage charge is USD150 for an additional piece, and USD100 for each heavy charge or excess size charge.
*Applies to all countries categorized under Traffic Conference 1 (TC1) in IATA Traffic Conference Areas.
Additional Baggage Charges
Additional baggage charges are levied upon airport check-in.
Learn more about Additional Baggage
Additional baggage charges are assessed each time you check in. For example, if your journey takes you from Jakarta to Singapore to Tokyo to Los Angeles, you’ll be charged for:
• Three flight segments if you check in separately in Jakarta, Singapore and Tokyo
• Two flight segments if you check in separately in Jakarta and Singapore, or Jakarta and Tokyo
• One flight segment if you check in at Jakarta through to Los Angeles
The same weight and baggage size limitations apply to additional baggage as they do to free checked baggage.
We are unable to accept any item above 32kg as checked baggage, and these items may have to be re-packed or sent as cargo. Get in touch with your local SIA Cargo office prior to your travel if you wish to transport any item above 32kg as cargo.
Learn more about weight limitations
Learn more about baggage size limitations
Weight Pricing (for Non US Routes)
For travel to and from any Singapore Airlines destination, except the USA. Charges are calculated based on flight zones.
| From / To | Singapore | Band 1 | Band 2 | Band 3 | Band 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Singapore | USD4/kg | USD8/kg | USD20/kg | USD28/kg | |
| Band 1 | USD4/kg | USD8/kg | USD12/kg | USD24/kg | USD32/kg |
| Band 2 | USD8/kg | USD12/kg | USD16/kg | USD28/kg | USD36/kg |
| Band 3 | USD20/kg | USD24/kg | USD28/kg | USD40/kg | USD48/kg |
| Band 4 | USD28/kg | USD32/kg | USD36/kg | USD48/kg | USD56/kg |
| Sector Specific | |
|---|---|
| Band 5 | USD12/kg |
| Band 6 | USD4/kg |
• The above system applies to all travel itineraries (except for flights to/from United States), including interline travel, with Singapore Airlines determined as the Most Significant Marketing Carrier (except in cases where Singapore Airlines stipulates that it will be the Operating Carrier) in accordance to International Air Transport Association (IATA) Resolution 302.
• For itineraries involving the United States, additional baggage charges are levied based on piece concept.
Band 1
Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam
Band 2
China, Hong Kong SAR- China, Macau - China, Taiwan - China, Mongolia, South Asia Subcontinent (Afghanistan, Bangladesh,India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka), Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Russia (in Asia)
Band 3
Japan, Korea, Australia, New Zealand, Guam, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Northern Mariana Islands, Palau, Timor Leste, Middle East
Band 4
Africa, Europe, Russia (in Europe)
Band 5 (sector)
Melbourne – Wellington, Moscow – Stockholm
Band 6 (sector)
Cebu – Davao, Sydney – Canberra, Yangon-Mandalay
Piece Pricing (for US Routes)
| Charges for Additional Baggage | Between USA* and | Other Itineraries |
|---|---|---|
| Additional Piece of Baggage (all classes) Each additional piece of baggage can weigh up to 32kg and be oversized. |
Band 1 USD 150 Band 2 USD 200 Band 3 USD 250 Band 4 USD 350 |
SIN - Band 3 USD 50 Band 5 USD 50 Others USD 150 |
| Additional 9kg Each piece of baggage can weigh up to 32kg. This charge applies to baggage that’s part of your complimentary allowance. |
Band 1 USD 100 Band 2 USD 125 Band 3 USD 175 Band 4 US 225 |
SIN - Band 3 USD 50 Band 5 USD 50 Others USD 100 |
| Oversized The sum of the length, width and height of your baggage can exceed 158cm (62in). This charge applies to baggage that’s part of your complimentary allowance. |
Band 1 USD 100 Band 2 USD 125 Band 3 USD 175 Band 4 USD 225 |
SIN - Band 3 USD 50 Band 5 USD 50 Others USD 100 |
Band 1
Hong Kong SAR - China, Japan, Korea, Germany, United Kingdom 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)
Melbourne – Wellington, Sydney - Canberra, Moscow – Stockholm, Cebu – Davao, Yangon-Mandalay
• The final additional baggage charge is derived by adding up all the individual charges.
• The Heavy Charge and the Excess Size Charge are not applicable on additional pieces of baggage checked in.
For itineraries other than those stated above, the additional baggage charge is USD150 for an additional piece, and USD100 for each heavy charge or excess size charge.
*Applies to all countries categorized under Traffic Conference 1 (TC1) in IATA Traffic Conference Areas.
| Additional Piece Charge | Heavy Charge | Excess Size Charge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pieces allowed free | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pieces in addition to the free allowance | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
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