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Singapore Airlines Carry-On Size 2026 115 cm total (L+W+H)

By Caden SorensonVerified Oct 2026Sourced from the official Singapore Airlines policy

Exact Singapore Airlines carry-on dimensions, weight limits, and fees for 2026.

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  1. Quick answer
  2. Weight limit
  3. Carry-on fee
  4. Bag fit matrix
  5. Fare class breakdown
  6. Overhead bin size
  7. What counts as a personal item
  8. vs Cathay Pacific
  9. Checked bag fees
  10. Special items
  11. Basic economy
  12. FAQ
  13. Sources

Quick answer

Singapore Airlines carry-on bags can be up to 115 cm (45 in) in total length + width + height, with a 7 kg (15.4 lb) weight limit, and no carry-on fee on any fare, including the Economy Lite fare.

  • Carry-on size: up to 115 cm (45 in) total (L+W+H)
  • Weight limit: 7 kg (15.4 lb)
  • Carry-on fee: free on every fare, including the Economy Lite fare
  • Personal item: up to 40 x 30 x 10 cm (15.7 x 11.8 x 3.9"), free on every fare
  • Gate-check risk: Low
  • Last verified: Oct 2026

Carry-On Bag

Max dimensions (cm)
115 cm total (L+W+H)
Max dimensions (in)
45" total (L+W+H)
Weight limit
7 kg (15.4 lb)
Fee
Free
Gate-check risk
Low

Economy and Premium Economy 1 piece up to 7 kg; Suites, First and Business 2 pieces up to 7 kg each. The length plus width plus height of each piece must not exceed 115 cm (45 in). Singapore Airlines does not publish individual length, width or height limits.

Personal Item

Max dimensions (cm)
40 x 30 x 10 cm
Max dimensions (in)
15.7 x 11.8 x 3.9"
Included
Yes, free

ONE additional item is free, such as a handbag, camera bag, document bag or laptop bag up to 40 x 30 x 10 cm. An item over 80 cm in total counts as your cabin bag.

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Alliance and loyalty

Alliance
Star Alliance
Loyalty program
KrisFlyer
Official partner airlines

Singapore Airlines carry-on weight limit

Singapore Airlines limits carry-on bags to 7 kg (15.4 lb).

Does Singapore Airlines charge for carry-on bags?

No. Singapore Airlines includes a free carry-on bag plus a free personal item on every fare, including the Economy Lite fare.

What bags fit as a Singapore Airlines personal item

Common bag types compared against the Singapore Airlines personal item limit. Sizes are typical retail dimensions and vary by brand.

Bag typeTypical sizeOn Singapore Airlines
Standard backpack
Everyday daypack, laptop backpack
18 x 13 x 8"Too big
Tote bag
Canvas or leather tote
15 x 14 x 5"Too big
Laptop bag
Messenger or slim briefcase
16 x 12 x 4"Too big
Small duffel
Gym or weekender
18 x 11 x 11"Too big
Purse
Handbag or crossbody
12 x 10 x 5"Too big
Under-seat roller
Mini wheeled bag
16 x 14 x 8"Too big

Singapore Airlines carry-on by fare class

FareCarry-onPersonal itemNotes
EconomyIncludedIncluded1 piece up to 7 kg, max 115 cm sum (L+W+H). Plus 1 personal item up to 40x30x10 cm.
Premium EconomyIncludedIncluded1 piece up to 7 kg, max 115 cm sum. Plus 1 personal item up to 40x30x10 cm.
BusinessIncludedIncluded2 pieces, each up to 7 kg, each within 115 cm sum. Plus 1 personal item.
First / SuitesIncludedIncluded2 pieces, each up to 7 kg, each within 115 cm sum. Plus 1 personal item.

Singapore Airlines overhead bin size by aircraft

Singapore Airlines applies weight-based rules globally but uses a piece concept for flights to and from the USA and Canada.

What counts as a personal item on Singapore Airlines

Allowed

  • Ladies' handbag
  • Camera or camera bag
  • Document bag
  • Laptop in bag within 40x30x10 cm

Singapore Airlines vs Cathay Pacific carry-on

Singapore and Cathay both cap Economy carry-on at 7 kg, so neither gives you more weight than the other. Singapore uses a 115 cm linear sum, while Cathay only publishes its cabin bag dimensions through its baggage calculator, so check both before you fly with a hard-shell. In Business, Cathay bumps the single-bag limit to 10 kg, whereas Singapore keeps each of two bags at 7 kg, so Cathay wins if you pack one heavy roller and Singapore wins if you split your load. Both allow a separate personal item in every cabin.

See Cathay Pacific carry-on size
Singapore Airlines checked baggage fees
Domestic economy
1st bagFree
2nd bagFree
Long-haul / international
1st bagFree
Weight limit51 lb
Linear dim62 in
Overweight & oversize
51–70 lbNot published
71–100 lbNot published
63–80 inNot published

On US/Canada routes (piece concept), Economy includes 2 checked bags at 23 kg / 51 lb each. On weight-concept routes, fare tiers: Economy Lite 25 kg, Value 25 kg, Standard 30 kg, Flexi 30 kg. Max single bag 32 kg / 70 lb and 158 cm / 62 in linear. KrisFlyer Elite Silver gets +10 kg; Gold / Star Alliance Gold gets +20 kg on weight-concept routes.

Ways to skip the Singapore Airlines checked bag fee

  1. Pack carry-on only. Confirm your bag fits the Singapore Airlines carry-on size.
  2. Check your KrisFlyer status. See whether your tier includes a free checked bag on Singapore Airlines.
Singapore Airlines special items & sports equipment
Ski / snowboard
As a checked bagsee details below
Golf clubs
As a checked bagsee details below
Bicycle
As a checked bagsee details below
Pet in cabin
Not published
Pet as cargo
Not published

Musical instruments: Depending on size and weight, instruments travel as cabin baggage, checked baggage (counted in your allowance) or on a purchased cabin seat. A cabin seat takes instruments up to 127 x 43 x 30 cm and 40 kg (44 x 30 x 30 cm on Boeing 737 flights).

Singapore Airlines does not allow pets in the cabin except assistance dogs. Cats and dogs at least three months old travel as checked baggage in the hold on the same flight, charged as additional baggage by weight or pieces (no prepaid discounts); if pet and container exceed 32 kg, use a cargo agent. Pets are not accepted on Boeing 737 flights. Sporting equipment counts toward your checked allowance, and the usual additional baggage charges apply beyond it.

Singapore Airlines basic economy restrictions
Economy LiteSingapore Airlines' lowest fare tier
Carry-on allowed
Yes
Personal item allowed
Yes
Checked bag surcharge
Not published
  • Lowest checked allowance (25 kg on weight-concept routes; still 2 x 23 kg pieces on US/Canada)
  • No seat selection until check-in
  • No changes
  • Non-refundable
  • Reduced KrisFlyer miles and Elite miles

Frequently asked questions

What is the Singapore Airlines carry-on size limit?

Singapore Airlines allows carry-on bags up to 115 cm (45 in) in total length + width + height. It does not publish separate length, width, or height limits. The weight limit is 7 kg (15.4 lb).

What are the Singapore Airlines carry-on dimensions in cm?

Singapore Airlines does not publish separate length, width, or height limits in centimeters. Instead, the length, width, and height of a carry-on must add up to no more than 115 cm (45 in).

What is the Singapore Airlines hand luggage allowance?

Singapore Airlines hand luggage (the cabin bag that goes in the overhead bin) can measure up to 115 cm (45 in) in total length + width + height and weigh up to 7 kg. A personal item that fits under the seat is also included on every fare.

What is the Singapore Airlines carry-on weight limit?

Singapore Airlines limits carry-on bags to 7 kg (15.4 lb).

Does Singapore Airlines charge for carry-on bags?

No. Singapore Airlines includes a free carry-on bag plus a free personal item on every fare, including the Economy Lite fare.

What is the Singapore Airlines personal item size?

The personal item on Singapore Airlines must fit within 40 x 30 x 10 cm (15.7 x 11.8 x 3.9") and slide fully under the seat in front of you. ONE additional item is free, such as a handbag, camera bag, document bag or laptop bag up to 40 x 30 x 10 cm. An item over 80 cm in total counts as your cabin bag.

Will my bag be gate-checked on Singapore Airlines?

Our guidance rates the gate-check risk on Singapore Airlines as Low. It is our own rating, not a figure Singapore Airlines publishes. Overhead bin space is usually sufficient on full flights.

Does a 22-inch suitcase fit as a Singapore Airlines carry-on?

Yes. A standard 22 x 14 x 9 inch carry-on adds up to 114 cm (45 in) in total, within the Singapore Airlines cap of 115 cm (45 in) for length + width + height. Measure your own bag, since a model that runs larger than its label can go over.

Does a backpack count as a personal item on Singapore Airlines?

Only a small one. A standard daypack (roughly 18 x 13 x 8 inches) is larger than the Singapore Airlines personal item limit of 40 x 30 x 10 cm (15.7 x 11.8 x 3.9"). A backpack within that limit counts as the personal item, and a bigger one counts as the carry-on.

How much does a checked bag cost on Singapore Airlines?

Singapore Airlines includes a first checked bag on most economy fares.

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Sources

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