AirAsia vs Singapore Airlines: baggage rules compared
Carry-on, personal item, checked bag and check-in deadlines for AirAsia and Singapore Airlines, from each airline's own website.
The short version
- Singapore Airlines' carry-on limit is roomier (115 cm total) than AirAsia's (56 x 36 x 23 cm), about 21% more space.
- AirAsia: 7 kg (15 lb) carry-on weight limit. Singapore Airlines: 7 kg (15 lb) carry-on weight limit.
| AirAsia | Singapore Airlines | |
|---|---|---|
| Carry-on size | 56 x 36 x 23 cm / about 22 x 14.2 x 9.1 in | 115 cm total / 45.3 in total |
| Carry-on weight | 7 kg (15 lb) | 7 kg (15 lb) |
| Carry-on on the cheapest fare | Included (7 kg total for both bags) | Included |
| Personal item | 40 x 30 x 10 cm / about 15.7 x 11.8 x 3.9 in | 40 x 30 x 10 cm / about 15.7 x 11.8 x 3.9 in |
| Checked bag size | 119 x 119 x 81 cm | 158 cm (62 in) in total |
| Checked bag weight | 32 kg (71 lb) max for any bag | 23 kg (51 lb) per bag in economy, 32 kg (71 lb) max for any bag |
| Online check-in opens | 14 days before | 48 hours before |
| Bag drop closes | 45 min before (domestic / short-haul), 60 min before (international / long-haul) | 40 min before |
| At the gate by | 20 min before | 15 min before |
| Power banks | Standard 100 Wh / 160 Wh rules | 2; in-flight use: not allowed |
Flying both on one trip? The trip checker shows which airline sets each limit, and the gate card keeps the rules on your phone.
Will your bag fit?
Measure with wheels, handles and pockets included. The order of the sides doesn't matter.
Questions people ask
Is the AirAsia carry-on bigger than Singapore Airlines?
Singapore Airlines' carry-on limit is roomier (115 cm total) than AirAsia's (56 x 36 x 23 cm), about 21% more space.
What carry-on size fits both AirAsia and Singapore Airlines?
A bag no bigger than 56 x 36 x 23 cm (22 x 14.2 x 9.1 in) fits both carry-on limits, and 40 x 30 x 10 cm (15.7 x 11.8 x 3.9 in) fits both personal item limits. Check weight limits too.