For the safety and security of our passengers, crew and aircraft, the following items are either prohibited or restricted on all aircraft, in accordance with the Dangerous Goods Regulations of International Air Transport Association (IATA), the International Civil Aviation Association (ICAO) Technical Instructions and/or SIA's rules and regulations. Please ensure that you do not pack items specified in this list in your carry-on or checked baggage. Medically necessary needles and syringes are exempt from these prohibitions if passengers have in their possession prescription medication with a professionally printed label that identifies the medical office, pharmacy, or manufacturer of the medication.
Some countries may impose additional prohibitions or restrictions on the carriage of specific items, in accordance with their respective laws, regulations or orders. If you are flying from, to or over such countries, please ensure that you comply with the applicable prohibitions or restrictions.
Passengers are prohibited from carrying these items in either checked or hand baggage.
The list of prohibited items are as follows:
Note: Failure to declare hazardous materials may result in civil or criminal penalties for passengers. All airlines are required to report violations to the relevant government authorities.
For the comfort, safety, and security of other passengers on the flight, passengers are not allowed to carry restricted items in their carry-on baggage. To minimise inconvenience, you are advised to check in or put these items in your checked-in baggage instead:
Please note that these items will be retrieved at the boarding gate by the local authorities and depending on local conditions, the items may not be returned to you.
While there is no restriction on the carriage of Knee Defenders or similar devices, their use on board the aircraft is strictly prohibited. The use of such a device to prevent a seat in front from reclining alters the intended recline function of the Economy Class seat and interferes with the inflight experience SIA wishes to provide our passengers. For their comfort, all passengers may recline their seats during permitted phases of a flight. During meal service, cabin crew will as a courtesy, request for Economy Class seats to be put upright in consideration of the dining comfort of all passengers.
Electronic cigarettes, also known as e-cigarettes, personal vaporisers or electronic nicotine delivery systems are only allowed in carry-on baggage or on the person, where permitted by the applicable local laws. However, the use of e-cigarettes in the cabin is prohibited at all times.
A lithium battery-powered e-cigarette is considered as a portable electronic device (PED) and is subject to the restrictions for carriage of PEDs. Each e-cigarette must not exceed 100 Wh or 2g lithium content. Up to a maximum of 15 pieces of PEDs are allowed in carry-on baggage and/or on the person. This includes the number of PEDs carried in checked baggage.
Please note that it is illegal to buy, use and possess imitation tobacco products (such as e-cigarettes) in Singapore.
How your lithium batteries are stored and their watt-hour (Wh) ratings determines whether or not they may travel by air. Use the following guide to help you find out if your batteries are accepted on Singapore Airlines flights:
Lithium ion |
Allowed in cabin baggage |
Allowed in |
---|---|---|
Watt-hours rating not exceeding 100Wh / Lithium content not exceeding 2g |
In Equipment: Yes
|
In Equipment: Yes |
Watt-hours rating exceeding 100Wh but not exceeding 160Wh / Lithium content exceeding 2g but not exceeding 8g |
In Equipment: Yes |
In Equipment: No |
Watt-hours rating exceeding 160Wh / Lithium content exceeding 2g for portable electronic device (PED) or exceeding 8g for portable medical electronic device (PMED) |
In Equipment: No |
In Equipment: No |
*Watt hours (Wh) = Amp hours (Ah) x Voltage (V)
All batteries & battery-powered devices carried must be for personal use (not for resale or distribution by a vendor)
Wheelchairs, mobility aids and assistive devices that are powered by lithium batteries and required for use by passengers will be allowed on board as checked-in baggage in conformance to the requirements stated in IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations. Passengers are requested to inform our Reservations department 48 hours in advance and also alert our check-in staff at the airport.
Battery(ies) that cannot be removed from the wheelchair or mobility aid (non-collapsible device):
All small lithium battery-powered personal transportation devices (e.g. mini-Segway, hoverboard, solowheel, airwheel, balance wheel, etc.) are prohibited as checked-in and hand-carry baggage. This is regardless of whether the battery can be removed from the device. If these items are brought to the airport, they will be refused at check-in. It will be the passenger's responsibility to arrange for the storage or disposal of such items prior to boarding.
Baggage powered by lithium batteries (commonly known as “Smart Baggage”) may include motors, power banks, GPS, GSM, Bluetooth, RFID or Wi-Fi technology.
All current requirements on the carriage of lithium batteries will apply to the carriage of “Smart Baggage”.
In addition, the following requirements must be fulfilled for the “Smart Baggage” to be accepted as:
A. Cabin baggage:
B. Check-in baggage:
If the "Smart Baggage" does not meet the above safety requirements, it will be refused at check-in. It will be the passenger's responsibility to arrange for the storage or disposal of such items prior to boarding.
The US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) stipulates that passengers travelling into and out of US commercial airports can no longer access their checked baggage once baggage screening is completed. Hence, we recommend that you remove all items you will need on board, before checking in your baggage.
TSA advises passengers to leave their baggage unlocked or use a TSA accepted and recognised lock to facilitate the search process. TSA will not be liable for any damage caused to locked bags if they are opened for screening. For bags opened during screening, the screeners will close it with a tamper-evident seal and insert a notice in your bag to inform you that the bag has been opened.
As this procedure is governed by US legislation and beyond the control of the airline, we regret that we cannot be held liable for damage or loss of items from your baggage. You may visit the Transportation Security Administration website for further information.
If you are travelling from airports that serve as the last points of departure to the United States, the TSA may require passengers to undergo enhanced security measures. Such checks may include the inspection of your Personal Electronic Devices (PEDs) prior to carrying them onboard.
Powder-like substances 350ml or larger may also be subjected to additional screening and are prohibited in the cabin.
Examples of such powders may include, but are not limited to:
Every country has their own set of restrictions, and you can find out more about the restrictions that apply to the country you’ll be visiting below.
Note: Failure to declare hazardous materials may result in civil or criminal penalties for passengers. All airlines are required to report violations to the relevant government authorities.
Many countries have implemented restrictions on the carriage of liquids, aerosols and gels in compliance with the guidelines set by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). Some examples are:
Note: The above items are some common examples and are not exhaustive.
Some countries have imposed these restrictions on both arrival and departure flights, so you may not be allowed to carry certain duty-free purchases onboard the aircraft. Please check with the duty-free personnel before making your purchases.
Any excessive LAG items detected at the security screening points at the boarding gates will not be accepted for checked-in in the cargo holds.
If you are returning to or visiting or making transit/transfer connections in Moscow, restrictions on liquids, aerosols and gels apply.
If you are returning from, or making transit/transfer connections in Sri Lanka, restrictions on liquids, aerosols and gels apply. You are advised to pack your cabin baggage accordingly to avoid unnecessary inconvenience.
Items, which are not permitted through security checkpoints due to the LAG restrictions, will be disposed off at the gate.
If you are departing from Saudi Arabia, some restrictions may apply to cabin baggage. You are advised to pack your cabin baggage accordingly to avoid unnecessary inconvenience.
Any item that does not fit into a transparent re-sealable plastic bag with a capacity exceeding 1 litre will not be permitted beyond the security screening point.
If you are departing from Abu Dhabi, some restrictions may apply to cabin baggage. You are advised to pack your cabin baggage accordingly to avoid unnecessary inconvenience.
Any item that does not fit into a transparent re-sealable plastic bag with a capacity exceeding 1 litre will not be permitted beyond the security screening point.
If you are departing from The Philippines, some restrictions may apply to cabin baggage. You are advised to pack your cabin baggage accordingly to avoid unnecessary inconvenience.
Please check with your local Philippine airport, or country of departure for the latest updates.
If you are departing from Dubai, some restrictions may apply to cabin baggage. You are advised to pack your cabin baggage accordingly to avoid unnecessary inconvenience.
Any item that does not fit into a transparent re-sealable plastic bag with a capacity exceeding 1 litre will not be permitted beyond the security screening point.
If you are departing from South Africa, some restrictions may apply to cabin baggage. You are advised to pack your cabin baggage accordingly to avoid unnecessary inconvenience.
Any item that does not fit into a transparent re-sealable plastic bag with a capacity exceeding 1 litre will not be permitted beyond the security screening point.
If you are departing from, or making transit/transfer connections in Thailand, restrictions on liquids, aerosols and gels apply, in compliance with the guidelines set by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). You are advised to pack your cabin baggage accordingly to avoid unnecessary inconvenience.
If you are departing from, or making transit/transfer connections in Malaysia, restrictions on liquids, aerosols and gels apply, in compliance with the guidelines set by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). You are advised to pack your cabin baggage accordingly to avoid unnecessary inconvenience.
If you are departing from, or making transit/transfer connections in Singapore, restrictions on liquids, aerosols and gels apply, in compliance with the guidelines set by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). You are advised to pack your cabin baggage accordingly to avoid unnecessary inconvenience.
If you are departing from, or making transit/transfer connections in China, restrictions on liquids, aerosols and gels apply, in compliance with the guidelines set by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). You are advised to pack your cabin baggage accordingly to avoid unnecessary inconvenience.
Please note that any battery-powered device must be packaged to prevent inadvertent activation. Spare batteries should be in the original manufacturers packaging. If not, you are to protect it from damage or short circuit. All damaged or recalled batteries or equipment is prohibited on the aircraft.
If you are departing from all Indonesian airports, some restrictions may apply to cabin baggage. You are advised to pack your cabin baggage accordingly to avoid unnecessary inconvenience.
If you are departing from all Australian airports, some restrictions may apply to cabin baggage. You are advised to pack your cabin baggage accordingly to avoid unnecessary inconvenience.
If you are departing from all New Zealand airports, some restrictions may apply to cabin baggage. You are advised to pack your cabin baggage accordingly to avoid unnecessary inconvenience.
If you are departing from, or making transit/transfer connections in Hong Kong SAR, China, restrictions on liquids, aerosols and gels apply. You are advised to pack your cabin baggage accordingly to avoid unnecessary inconvenience.
If you are departing from, or making transit/transfer connections in Vietnam, restrictions on liquids, aerosols and gels apply. You are advised to pack your cabin baggage accordingly to avoid unnecessary inconvenience.
If you are departing from, or making transit/transfer connections in Korea, restrictions on liquids, aerosols and gels apply. You are advised to pack your cabin baggage accordingly to avoid unnecessary inconvenience.
If you are departing from, or making transit/transfer connections in Taiwan, China, restrictions on liquids, aerosols and gels apply. You are advised to pack your cabin baggage accordingly to avoid unnecessary inconvenience.
If you are departing from Japan, some restrictions may apply to cabin baggage and this includes all liquids, aerosols and gels. You are advised to pack your cabin baggage accordingly to avoid unnecessary inconvenience.
If you are departing from, or making transit/transfer connections in Maldives, some restrictions may apply to cabin baggage and this includes all liquids, aerosols and gels. You are advised to pack your cabin baggage accordingly to avoid unnecessary inconvenience.
If you are returning to or flying within Canada, some restrictions may apply to cabin baggage. You are advised to pack your cabin baggage accordingly to avoid unnecessary inconvenience.
If you are returning to or visiting the United States, some restrictions may apply to cabin baggage. You are advised to pack your cabin baggage accordingly to avoid unnecessary inconvenience.
If you have direct or onward connections in Europe, or if you are departing or changing planes in the EU, some restrictions may apply to cabin baggage. You are advised to pack your cabin baggage accordingly to avoid unnecessary inconvenience.
If you have direct or onward connections in Europe, or if you are departing or changing planes in the EU (of which the United Kingdom is part of), some restrictions may apply to cabin baggage. You are advised to pack your cabin baggage accordingly to avoid unnecessary inconvenience.
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(Both the wheelchair and baby stroller will be retrieved at the Boarding Gate at the aircraft by staff for loading into the cargo hold)
If you have direct or onward connections in Norway, some restrictions may apply to cabin baggage. You are advised to pack your cabin baggage accordingly to avoid unnecessary inconvenience.
If you have direct or onward connections in Switzerland, some restrictions may apply to cabin baggage. You’re advised to pack your cabin baggage accordingly to avoid unnecessary inconvenience.
If you have direct or onward connections in Iceland, some restrictions may apply to cabin baggage. You’re advised to pack your cabin baggage accordingly to avoid unnecessary inconvenience.
If you’re departing from, or making transit/transfer connections in India, restrictions on liquids, aerosols and gels apply. You’re advised to pack your cabin baggage accordingly to avoid unnecessary inconvenience.