Are you planning to fly with Sri Lankan Airlines? Find solutions you need to know about Sri Lankan Airlines baggage allowance, fees and charges and restrictions.
Carry-On Baggage
Sri Lankan Airlines passengers are permitted to bring on board the aircraft one piece of cabin baggage, plus one personal item, such as a briefcase, camera bag or small backpack. Your carry-on baggage should fit into the Sri Lankan Airlines overhead bins or under the seat in front of you.
Carry-on baggage cannot exceed 114 centimetres in combined width, length and height; this includes any wheels and handles– with the exception of some of the musical instruments that fit in the Sri Lankan Airlines overhead compartment space or under-seat space available at the time of boarding.
Baggage must meet carry-on size limits of Sri Lankan Airlines.
Due to limited overhead space, Sri Lankan Airlines passengers travelling on flights with 50 seats or less are only permitted to carry one personal item on board the Sri Lankan Airlines aircraft.
Limits apply to certain routes. Visit the Sri Lankan Airlines website for more information.
CARRY-ON WEIGHT RESTRICTIONS:
No maximum weight applies to carry-on baggage.
However, this varies across airports. Visit the Sri Lankan Airlines website for more information.
Checked Baggage
When travelling with Sri Lankan Airlines, the most common fees for passengers travelling in a domestic, Sri Lankan Airlines may charge some of the extra fees for extra baggage the information given on Sri Lankan Airlines official site https://www.srilankan.aero/.
This may vary between routes. Visit the Sri Lankan Airlines website for more information.
Excess Baggage
When travelling with Sri Lankan Airlines, separate excess baggage fees are applied for each limitation you exceed size, weight and quantity. Generally, this varies between geographic regions. Please visit the Sri Lankan Airlines website for more information and exact fees.
Special Items
Sri Lankan Airlines permit a wide range of sporting equipment and special baggage on Sri Lankan Airlines flights. Due to the size of the baggage, some of the items may be counted as standard checked bags. However, Sri Lankan Airlines will be considered overweight or oversized items. As such, charges and certain restrictions will apply by Sri Lankan Airlines. Please visit the Sri Lankan Airlines website directly.
Sri Lankan Airlines on and bringing pets on board.
Dogs, cats and household birds (birds are only allowed on domestic Sri Lanka flights) can be carried on-board for $125 one way to/ from most destinations. The fee is $200 for travel outside the Sri Lanka.
The pets must fit within a carrier box that, in turn, fits under the seat in front. The carrier counts as one piece of Sri Lankan Airlines carry-on luggage.
Sri Lankan Airlines baggage policy and allowance FAQ's
☞ What is Sri Lankan Airlines' checked baggage / hold luggage policy?
Sri Lankan Airlines' standard checked baggage / hold luggage policy details follow:
2 bags standard, up to 10 bags maximum (up to 4 bags on Sri Lankan Airlines Connection)
Maximum dimensions: 62 inches or 157 centimeters (length + width + height).
Maximum weight: 50 pounds or 23 kilograms.
Excess baggage fees Checking excess baggage, meaning three or more bags per passenger, on Sri Lankan Airlines flights will cost $85-$95 per bag.
Overweight baggage fees Overweight and Oversized bags is considered any bag weighing more than 50lbs. The fees for checking overweight baggage on Sri Lankan Airlines are charged in addition to any standard, excess or oversized baggage fees. Bags weighing more than 99lbs are not accepted as checked luggage on Sri Lankan Airlines.
Oversized baggage fees Most bags with a sum of weight, length, and height of larger than 62 inches will be considered oversized. Sri Lankan Airlines oversized baggage fees are charged in addition to any standard, excess, or overweight fee.
☞ Are there fees for baggage on Sri Lankan Airlines?
Yes, fees might apply. They are determined by the type of fare you purchased, your destination, if you are an active Sri Lanka military personnel and/or dependent, if you have status with Sri Lankan Airlines' frequent flyer program, status with an affiliated carrier, or if you have a Sri Lankan Airlines sponsored credit/charge card.
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