Buy Extra Baggage
Updated Apr 25, 2026
Steps
- Go to singaporeair.com and click 'Manage booking'.
- Enter your 6-character booking reference and last name, or log in with your KrisFlyer/PPS Club account.
- Select your booking and navigate to the 'Add baggage' or 'Additional baggage' section.
- Choose the amount of extra baggage you want to purchase.
- Complete payment with credit card or KrisPay miles.
- Receive confirmation email with updated baggage allowance.
Prices
Extra checked bags
SIA uses weight concept (most routes, per kg) and piece concept (Americas routes, per piece). Prices vary by route band.
| Label | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Weight concept, per kg | USD 6-56/kg |
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| Piece concept, per piece | USD 150-350 |
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Overweight bags
Overweight charges apply on Americas routes for bags within free allowance exceeding weight limit.
| Label | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Additional 9 kg (piece concept) | USD 100-225 |
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Oversized bags
Oversize charges apply on Americas routes for bags within free allowance exceeding 158 cm total dimensions.
| Label | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Oversized (piece concept) | USD 100-225 |
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Purchase timing
SIA offers three pricing tiers: 25% discount for pre-purchase >48h, 10% discount for last-minute online purchase 48-6h, and full rates at airport.
| Label | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| More than 48 hours before departure | See official pricing |
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| 48 hours to 6 hours before departure | See official pricing |
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| Within 6 hours of departure | See official pricing |
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FAQ
Can I buy extra baggage online after booking?
Yes. You can pre-purchase additional baggage online via Manage Booking up to 6 hours before departure, with 10-25% discount depending on timing.
Where do I buy extra baggage?
Buy it online via Manage Booking at singaporeair.com. Within 6 hours of departure, purchase is available at airport check-in only.
When should I buy extra baggage?
Buy more than 48 hours before departure for 25% discount. Between 48 and 6 hours for 10% discount. Within 6 hours, airport purchase at full rates only.
Is it cheaper to buy extra baggage online vs at the airport?
Yes. Pre-purchase more than 48 hours before departure gives 25% discount. Last-minute online (48-6h) gives 10% discount. Airport purchases pay full standard rates.
How much extra baggage can I buy?
Weight concept: up to 100 kg per flight (5 kg blocks pre-purchase, 1 kg blocks at airport). Piece concept: up to 2 additional pieces. Each bag max 32 kg, max dimensions 200x75x80 cm.
How does Singapore Airlines calculate extra baggage charges?
SIA uses weight concept (per kg, most routes) and piece concept (per piece, Americas routes). Prices vary by route band from Band 1 (SE Asia) to Band 4 (Europe, Africa).
Do partner-airline or codeshare flights have different baggage rules?
SIA+Scoot on the same ticket: pre-purchase discount available via Singapore Airlines contact. Codeshare/interline with other airlines (besides Scoot): airport purchase only.
How can I pay for extra baggage?
Credit card or KrisPay miles for online purchase. KrisFlyer members enjoy additional discounts on pre-purchased baggage.
Are there any important exceptions?
No additional baggage allowed for travel to Yangon. From Yangon, maximum 30 kg. Pre-paid rates not available for pet carriage. Piece concept discounts do not apply to tickets with stopovers of 24+ hours.