2026 carry-on & personal item rules
Singapore Airlines carry-on size
Singapore Airlines's carry-on baggage size limit is 115 cm total (45.3 in), with a 7 kg (15.4 lb) weight limit. Economy allows one 7 kg bag whose length, width and height add up to 115 cm or less.
Verified Oct 17, 2026By Steven MoHow we check Report a correction
45.3 in
15.4 lb
15.7 × 11.8 × 3.9 in
Even on Economy Lite
Quick answer
Singapore Airlines allows a carry-on up to 115 cm total (45.3 in) and 7 kg, plus a personal item up to 40 × 30 × 10 cm. Both are included on every fare, Economy Lite too.
- Carry-on
- 115 cm total (45.3 in)
- Weight limit
- 7 kg (15.4 lb)
- Personal item
- 40 × 30 × 10 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 3.9 in)
- Cheapest fare
- Included on every fare
- Standard 22 × 14 × 9 in bag
- Fits
- Checked bag
- Singapore includes two bags of up to 23 kg (50 lb) with Economy Standard, and two bags on Economy Lite. Each extra bag costs $120–$280.
Singapore bag sizes, drawn to scale
Will my bag fit on Singapore?
Measure your packed bag, including wheels and handles.
Limit: 115 cm total (45.3 in), 7 kg (15.4 lb)
6.3 in too long, 2.2 in too wide, 5.1 in too deep
Limit: 40 × 30 × 10 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 3.9 in)
Will my bag fit as a personal item on Singapore?
Typical sizes of everyday bags, checked against Singapore's 40 × 30 × 10 cm personal item limit. Measure your own bag, or use the checker above.
- Small backpack or daypack41 × 30 × 15 cmToo big: 1 cm too long, 5 cm too deep
- Under-seat rolling bag41 × 33 × 20 cmToo big: 1 cm too long, 3 cm too wide, 10 cm too deep
- Laptop backpack46 × 30 × 20 cmToo big: 6 cm too long, 10 cm too deep
- Large tote46 × 36 × 15 cmToo big: 6 cm too long, 6 cm too wide, 5 cm too deep
- Weekender duffel51 × 28 × 25 cmToo big: 11 cm too long, 15 cm too deep
Singapore carry-on rules by fare
Economy Lite
Every Economy fare includes the 7 kg carry-on.
Higher fares
Standard and premium fares include a carry-on and a personal item.
Checked bags
On flights between the U.S. and Singapore, Singapore includes two bags of up to 23 kg (50 lb) with Economy Standard, and two bags on Economy Lite. Each extra bag costs $120–$280. All Singapore bag fees
Tips for flying Singapore
- •Measure your packed bag, wheels and handles included; many suitcases sold as "22-inch" are taller with the wheels.
- •Singapore's personal item limit is on the small side, so a typical laptop backpack may be too deep.
- •Weigh your bag at home: Singapore has a 7 kg (15.4 lb) carry-on limit.
How Singapore compares
Carry-on rules at other Asia-Pacific airlines.
| Airline | Carry-on | Weight | Personal item | Carry-on on cheapest fare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Singapore Airlines | 115 cm total45.3 in | 7 kg | 40 × 30 × 10 cm | Included |
| Cathay Pacific | 56 × 36 × 23 cm22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in | 7 kg | 40 × 30 × 15 cm | Included |
| ANA (All Nippon Airways) | 55 × 40 × 25 cm21.7 × 15.7 × 9.8 in | 10 kg | Must fit under seat | Included |
| Japan Airlines | 55 × 40 × 25 cm21.7 × 15.7 × 9.8 in | 10 kg | Must fit under seat | Included |
| Korean Air | 55 × 40 × 20 cm21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in | 10 kg | 40 × 30 × 15 cm | Included |
| Qantas | 56 × 36 × 23 cm22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in | 7 kg | Must fit under seat | Included |
| Air New Zealand | 118 cm total46.5 in | 7 kg | Must fit under seat | Included |
| EVA Air | 56 × 36 × 23 cm22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in | 7 kg | 40 × 30 × 10 cm | Included |
| Air India | 55 × 40 × 20 cm21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in | 7 kg | 40 × 30 × 20 cm | Included |
| IndiGo | 55 × 35 × 25 cm21.7 × 13.8 × 9.8 in | 7 kg | Must fit under seat | Included |
| Thai Airways | 56 × 45 × 25 cm22 × 17.7 × 9.8 in | 7 kg | Must fit under seat | Included |
| Philippine Airlines | 56 × 36 × 23 cm22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in | 7 kg | 45 × 35 × 20 cm | Included |
| China Airlines | 56 × 36 × 23 cm22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in | 7 kg | Must fit under seat | Included |
| Virgin Australia | 56 × 36 × 23 cm22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in | 8 kg | 45 × 33 × 20 cm | Included |
| Jetstar | 56 × 36 × 23 cm22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in | 7 kg | Must fit under seat | Included |
| Scoot | 54 × 38 × 23 cm21.3 × 15 × 9.1 in | 10 kg | 40 × 30 × 10 cm | Included |
| AirAsia | 56 × 36 × 23 cm22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in | 7 kg | 40 × 30 × 10 cm | Included |
| Cebu Pacific | 56 × 36 × 23 cm22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in | 10 kg | Must fit under seat | Included |
| Vietjet | 56 × 36 × 23 cm22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in | 7 kg | 30 × 20 × 10 cm | Included |
- Singapore Airlines
- Carry-on
- 115 cm total (45.3 in)
- Weight
- 7 kg
- Personal item
- 40 × 30 × 10 cm
- Cheapest fare
- Included
- Cathay Pacific
- Carry-on
- 56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in)
- Weight
- 7 kg
- Personal item
- 40 × 30 × 15 cm
- Cheapest fare
- Included
- ANA (All Nippon Airways)
- Carry-on
- 55 × 40 × 25 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.8 in)
- Weight
- 10 kg
- Personal item
- Must fit under seat
- Cheapest fare
- Included
- Japan Airlines
- Carry-on
- 55 × 40 × 25 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.8 in)
- Weight
- 10 kg
- Personal item
- Must fit under seat
- Cheapest fare
- Included
- Korean Air
- Carry-on
- 55 × 40 × 20 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in)
- Weight
- 10 kg
- Personal item
- 40 × 30 × 15 cm
- Cheapest fare
- Included
- Qantas
- Carry-on
- 56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in)
- Weight
- 7 kg
- Personal item
- Must fit under seat
- Cheapest fare
- Included
- Air New Zealand
- Carry-on
- 118 cm total (46.5 in)
- Weight
- 7 kg
- Personal item
- Must fit under seat
- Cheapest fare
- Included
- EVA Air
- Carry-on
- 56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in)
- Weight
- 7 kg
- Personal item
- 40 × 30 × 10 cm
- Cheapest fare
- Included
- Air India
- Carry-on
- 55 × 40 × 20 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in)
- Weight
- 7 kg
- Personal item
- 40 × 30 × 20 cm
- Cheapest fare
- Included
- IndiGo
- Carry-on
- 55 × 35 × 25 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 9.8 in)
- Weight
- 7 kg
- Personal item
- Must fit under seat
- Cheapest fare
- Included
- Thai Airways
- Carry-on
- 56 × 45 × 25 cm (22 × 17.7 × 9.8 in)
- Weight
- 7 kg
- Personal item
- Must fit under seat
- Cheapest fare
- Included
- Philippine Airlines
- Carry-on
- 56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in)
- Weight
- 7 kg
- Personal item
- 45 × 35 × 20 cm
- Cheapest fare
- Included
- China Airlines
- Carry-on
- 56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in)
- Weight
- 7 kg
- Personal item
- Must fit under seat
- Cheapest fare
- Included
- Virgin Australia
- Carry-on
- 56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in)
- Weight
- 8 kg
- Personal item
- 45 × 33 × 20 cm
- Cheapest fare
- Included
- Jetstar
- Carry-on
- 56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in)
- Weight
- 7 kg
- Personal item
- Must fit under seat
- Cheapest fare
- Included
- Scoot
- Carry-on
- 54 × 38 × 23 cm (21.3 × 15 × 9.1 in)
- Weight
- 10 kg
- Personal item
- 40 × 30 × 10 cm
- Cheapest fare
- Included
- AirAsia
- Carry-on
- 56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in)
- Weight
- 7 kg
- Personal item
- 40 × 30 × 10 cm
- Cheapest fare
- Included
- Cebu Pacific
- Carry-on
- 56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in)
- Weight
- 10 kg
- Personal item
- Must fit under seat
- Cheapest fare
- Included
- Vietjet
- Carry-on
- 56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in)
- Weight
- 7 kg
- Personal item
- 30 × 20 × 10 cm
- Cheapest fare
- Included
Head-to-head comparisons
Singapore carry-on FAQ
Singapore Airlines allows a carry-on up to 115 cm total (45.3 in). Economy allows one 7 kg bag whose length, width and height add up to 115 cm or less.
Airports Singapore flies from
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Sources
Last verified Oct 17, 2026. Airlines change their rules without notice, so confirm with the airline before you fly.
- Singapore Airlines official baggage policy
- Upgraded Points: carry-on size chart for 63 airlines (updated May 16, 2026)
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