Buy Extra Baggage
Updated Jul 9, 2026
Steps
- Go to srilankan.com and retrieve your booking via the 'Manage My Booking' feature by entering your booking reference and last name.
- Navigate to 'Additional Services' and select the option to purchase prepaid excess baggage.
- Choose the additional weight you need in blocks of 5 kg.
- Complete the payment online. A confirmation will be sent to your email, and your updated baggage allowance will be reflected in your itinerary.
- Alternatively, purchase extra baggage while booking your flight on srilankan.com, or via the SriLankan Airlines mobile app.
Prices
Extra checked bags
SriLankan Airlines uses a weight-based excess baggage system for most routes (excluding to/from the Americas). Pre-paid extra baggage can be purchased in blocks of 5 kg (5–50 kg) at a discount from airport rates. Routes to/from North, Central and South America use a piece-based system.
| Label | Amount | Notes |
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| Pre-paid 5–25 kg (weight concept) | 20% discount from airport rates |
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| Pre-paid 30–50 kg (weight concept) | 15% discount from airport rates |
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| Extra piece (Americas routes) | USD 250 |
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Overweight bags
Overweight charges apply on piece-based routes (Americas) when a bag exceeds the standard weight allowance.
- Economy — 23 kg to 32 kg (Americas)USD 75
- Applies to routes to/from North, Central and South America.
- Per bag charge to increase weight from 23 kg to 32 kg.
- Maximum permitted weight per piece is 32 kg due to safety reasons.
Oversized bags
Charges apply when a bag exceeds the standard dimension limit of 158 cm total (height + length + width).
- Oversized baggage feeUSD 50
- Applies when total dimensions exceed 158 cm (height + length + width).
- Subject to aircraft type and space availability.
- Does not apply to sporting equipment (handled separately).
Airport purchase / excess baggage rates
If you do not pre-purchase, excess baggage is charged at the airport per kg based on the route. Airport rates are higher than online pre-purchase rates. Rates are published in USD and converted to local currency at check-in. Pre-purchase online at srilankan.com for a discount from these rates.
| Label | Amount | Notes |
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| Sri Lanka ↔ South Asian Sub-Continent | USD 10 per kg |
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| Sri Lanka ↔ Middle East | USD 13 per kg |
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| Sri Lanka ↔ South East Asia | USD 19 per kg |
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| Sri Lanka ↔ Japan / Korea | USD 31 per kg | |
| Sri Lanka ↔ Europe | USD 31 per kg |
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| Sri Lanka ↔ Africa | USD 31 per kg |
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| Sri Lanka ↔ South West Pacific | USD 38 per kg |
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| South East Asia ↔ Europe | USD 38 per kg |
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| South East Asia ↔ Africa | USD 38 per kg |
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| Middle East ↔ South West Pacific | USD 56 per kg |
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| Africa ↔ South West Pacific | USD 56 per kg |
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| Japan/Korea ↔ Europe | USD 44 per kg |
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Special baggage / sporting equipment
Sports equipment and special items are handled separately from standard baggage. No fixed prepaid prices are published on the website for special baggage.
| Label | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Sports equipment | See official pricing |
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| Mobility aids | See official pricing |
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FAQ
Can I buy extra baggage online after booking?
Yes. You can pre-purchase additional baggage allowance via the 'Manage My Booking' feature on srilankan.com, while booking your flight, or through the mobile app.
Where do I buy extra baggage?
Pre-paid extra baggage can be purchased on srilankan.com (during booking or via Manage My Booking), through the SriLankan Airlines mobile app, by calling the Global Contact Centre (within Sri Lanka 1979 or international +94 777 771979), at SriLankan Airlines ticket offices, or via your travel agent.
When is the deadline to buy extra baggage online?
You can purchase prepaid extra baggage up to 3 hours prior to the scheduled departure of your flight.
How many extra bags can I buy, and what are the bag limits?
Pre-paid extra baggage can be purchased in blocks of 5 kg up to a maximum of 50 kg total additional weight per itinerary. Regardless of your free baggage allowance, each single piece must not exceed 32 kg due to safety reasons. For piece-based routes to/from the Americas, extra pieces are charged at USD 250 each with a maximum of 32 kg per piece.
How does SriLankan Airlines calculate extra baggage charges?
SriLankan Airlines uses a weight-based system for most routes. Excess baggage is charged per kg at rates that vary by origin and destination. Pre-paid baggage purchased online receives a discount: 20% upwards from airport rates for 5–25 kg, and 15% upwards for 30–50 kg. For routes to/from the Americas, a piece-based system applies with fixed charges per extra piece.
Is it cheaper to buy extra baggage online vs at the airport?
Yes. Pre-purchasing extra baggage online at srilankan.com gives you a discount of 20% upwards from airport rates for 5–25 kg, and 15% upwards for 30–50 kg. Airport rates are higher.
What are the overweight or oversized baggage rules?
On piece-based routes (Americas), overweight bags between 23–32 kg are charged USD 75 per bag in Economy. Bags exceeding 158 cm total dimensions incur an oversized charge of USD 50 per bag (sporting equipment handled separately). On weight-based routes, excess weight is charged per kg at the applicable airport rate.
Do partner-operated or codeshare flights have different baggage rules?
Yes. If checking into a codeshare or interline partner, charges may vary. Passengers holding an interline partner ticket with a UL operating segment can purchase prepaid baggage via Manage My Booking, the Global Contact Centre, or ticket offices.
Can I get a refund or make changes to prepaid baggage?
Changes to pre-purchased baggage can be made free of charge up to 24 hours before the original departure. Date and flight changes are allowed for the same passenger on the same route. The refund fee for pre-purchased baggage is USD 100, and refunds must be claimed at least 24 hours before departure. No refund is possible within 24 hours of departure.
Can I pay for extra baggage with cards or other methods?
Online purchases on srilankan.com accept standard payment methods including credit/debit cards. Applicable taxes are collected separately.
Are there any important exceptions or restrictions?
Infant tickets are not eligible for pre-paid baggage rates. Pre-paid baggage can only be purchased once per travel itinerary. These rates apply only where the weight system baggage policy is practiced. Rates are subject to change without prior notice. Promotional excess baggage rates may apply at specific stations — contact the local SriLankan Airlines office for details.