SriLankan Airlines baggage allowance
Sri Lanka · Last checked 30 October 2026
How much baggage does a SriLankan Airlines ticket include?
Quick answer: On SriLankan Airlines routes outside the Americas, including Saudi Arabia, Economy includes 30 kg of checked baggage and Business 40 kg. Each cabin bag may weigh 7 kg: one in Economy and two in Business. The airline notes exceptions by period, route and fare type, so check the allowance printed on your e-ticket.
Checked baggage by class
| Class | Routes outside the Americas (weight) | Routes to and from the Americas (pieces) |
|---|---|---|
| Economy | 30 kg | 2 bags, up to 23 kg each |
| Business | 40 kg | 2 bags, up to 32 kg each |
| Infant | 10 kg | 1 bag, up to 23 kg |
- No single bag may weigh more than 32 kg. The length + width + height of a bag may not exceed 158 cm (115 cm for an infant’s bag on weight routes).
- A bag over 158 cm is charged USD 50, and its acceptance depends on the aircraft.
- At the airport, extra weight from the Middle East to Sri Lanka or the Indian subcontinent costs USD 13 per kg. Extra weight bought in advance on srilankan.com is discounted.
- If your journey includes partner airlines, the allowance may differ. It is shown in Manage My Booking on srilankan.com.
Cabin baggage by class
| Class | Cabin bags |
|---|---|
| Economy | 1 bag, up to 7 kg |
| Business | 2 bags, up to 7 kg each |
- Each cabin bag may not exceed 115 cm in length + width + height.
- You may also carry a laptop, a handbag, a coat, an umbrella, a small camera and one duty-free item.
- Passengers travelling with an infant may bring one more bag of up to 5 kg and 56 × 36 × 23 cm for the infant’s food and items.
Baggage help
SriLankan Airlines official pages
These are the airline’s own pages. Airlines change baggage rules, so confirm the figures on your ticket or booking confirmation before you fly.
Last checked:
Checked by Anas Ismail on 30 October 2026. We check each figure against the airline’s own pages listed under official pages, and note the date we checked it.