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SriLankan Airlines Baggage Allowance
The exact SriLankan Airlines cabin bag size, checked baggage allowance by fare brand and excess baggage fees — copied from the official SriLankan Airlines baggage policy and checked on 30 October 2026.
Policy checked: 30 October 2026 · Source: official SriLankan Airlines website (link below)
SriLankan Airlines baggage allowance at a glance
Cabin: Economy 1 piece x 7 kg; Business 2 pieces x 7 kg each; each piece 56x36x23 cm, total 115 cm (L+W+H)
· Personal item: In addition: one laptop, one lady's handbag/purse, overcoat/wrap, umbrella/walking stick, small camera/binoculars
· Weight: 7 kg
Checked (Economy (weight concept, excl. North/Central/South America)): 30 kg total; dimension per piece 158 cm
How SriLankan Airlines counts your baggage
SriLankan Airlines mixes the weight concept and the piece concept depending on route and class: on most routes your allowance is a total weight, while on some long-haul routes it is counted in pieces. The table below shows what the official policy states for each fare.
SriLankan Airlines cabin baggage allowance
| Personal item | In addition: one laptop, one lady's handbag/purse, overcoat/wrap, umbrella/walking stick, small camera/binoculars |
| Cabin bag | Economy 1 piece x 7 kg; Business 2 pieces x 7 kg each; each piece 56x36x23 cm, total 115 cm (L+W+H) |
| Cabin weight limit | 7 kg |
| Notes | Duty-free items not counted in cabin allowance; extra 2 kg duty-free allowance stated in FAQ. Cabin and checked allowances cannot be combined. |
SriLankan Airlines checked baggage allowance by fare
| Fare / class | Checked baggage allowance |
|---|---|
| Economy (weight concept, excl. North/Central/South America) | 30 kg total; dimension per piece 158 cm |
| Business (weight concept, excl. North/Central/South America) | 40 kg total; dimension per piece 158 cm |
| All classes (piece concept, to/from North/Central/South America) | Piece concept applies (specified pieces/size/weight per ticket); general Economy 30 kg / Business 40 kg stated in FAQ, allowance shown on e-ticket |
Two concepts: weight concept for most routings, piece concept for North/Central/South America. Max single item 32 kg. Exact allowance is on the e-ticket. Bid-upgrade to Business adds 10 kg up to max 50 kg total.
Excess and extra baggage fees
| Extra bags | Additional baggage pre-purchasable online via Manage Booking / pre-paid baggage calculator in 5 kg blocks; route-specific rates (calculator example only, not general) |
| Prepaid online vs airport | Official FAQ links to pre-purchase of additional baggage at discounted rates online |
| Currency | USD |
Special items on SriLankan Airlines
Sports equipment
Sporting equipment covered under 'Special items/Sporting Equipment' section of the official Baggage Information page (referenced in FAQ)
Musical instruments
Musical instruments may travel on a pre-purchased extra seat ('Extra Seat for Comfort'); max cabin seat baggage 75 kg
Infants & strollers
Infants without a seat: 10 kg checked (weight concept) or 1 piece up to 23 kg / 158 cm (piece concept, Americas); infant cabin food bag up to 5 kg, 56x36x23 cm; collapsible stroller/carrycot allowed
Pets
Domesticated cats, dogs, birds, rabbits and ornamental fish accepted as checked baggage (aircraft/country restrictions apply); unusual animals via cargo
Wheelchairs & mobility aids
Passengers needing mobility aids may carry them free of charge over and above checked and cabin allowance, conditions apply
Frequently asked questions
What is the cabin baggage allowance on SriLankan Airlines?
Cabin bag: Economy 1 piece x 7 kg; Business 2 pieces x 7 kg each; each piece 56x36x23 cm, total 115 cm (L+W+H) Personal item: In addition: one laptop, one lady's handbag/purse, overcoat/wrap, umbrella/walking stick, small camera/binoculars Duty-free items not counted in cabin allowance; extra 2 kg duty-free allowance stated in FAQ. Cabin and checked allowances cannot be combined.
How much checked baggage is included on SriLankan Airlines?
Economy (weight concept, excl. North/Central/South America): 30 kg total; dimension per piece 158 cm; Business (weight concept, excl. North/Central/South America): 40 kg total; dimension per piece 158 cm; All classes (piece concept, to/from North/Central/South America): Piece concept applies (specified pieces/size/weight per ticket); general Economy 30 kg / Business 40 kg stated in FAQ, allowance shown on e-ticket Two concepts: weight concept for most routings, piece concept for North/Central/South America. Max single item 32 kg. Exact allowance is on the e-ticket. Bid-upgrade to Business adds 10 kg up to max 50 kg total.
Is it cheaper to buy extra baggage online with SriLankan Airlines?
Official FAQ links to pre-purchase of additional baggage at discounted rates online
Policy checked: 30 October 2026. Airlines change allowances and fees — confirm on the official page before you travel.