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SriLankan Airlines Baggage Policy

IATA : UL

ICAO : ALK

CallSign : SRILANKAN

Founded : 1979

Key people : Ashok Pathirage (Chairman), Vipula Gunatilleka (CEO)

Country : Sri Lanka

Office Address : SriLankan Airlines Ltd., Airline Centre, Bandaranaike International Airport,

City : Katunayake

State :

Zip Code : 11420

Phone number : +94117 77 1979

Official Website :

Carry-on Baggage and Hand Baggage

Cabin Class Maximum Weight Maximum Pieces

Business Class

7kg 2

Economy Class

7kg 1

Checked baggage 

Weight Policy for Free Baggage

For routings excluding destined to/from North, Central, and South America

Cabin Class Maximum Weight Dimension
Business Class 40kg 158cm/ 62 inch
Economy Class 30kg 158cm/ 62 inch
Infant -All classes 10kg 115 cm/ 45 inch

Piece Policy for Free Baggage

For routings destined to/from North, Central, and South America

Class Dimension No of Pieces Maximum Weight per piece
Business Class 158cm/ 62 inch 2 32 kg each
Economy Class 158cm/ 62 inch 2 23 kg each
Infant -All classes 158cm/ 62 inch 1 23Kg

Excess Baggage

Origin Destination Charges at the airport per KG in USD
     
Sri Lanka South Asian Sub-Continent 10
Sri Lanka South East Asia 19
Sri Lanka Japan and Korea 31
Sri Lanka Europe 31
Sri Lanka Middle East 13
Sri Lanka South West Pacific 38
Sri Lanka Africa 31

These are some of the places, apart from there are more.

Piece concept

Routings originating/destined to/from North, Central, and South America

You must pay for each piece/weight that exceeds your free baggage allowance.

Cabin class Overweight charges 23kg - 32kg Extra piece Charge Maximum weight of the extra piece
First/Business Class - USD 250 32kg
Economy Class USD 75 USD 250 32kg

Special/Sporting Equipment

SriLankan Airlines permits mobility aids as well as electronic equipment on board. However, some electronic equipment is not allowed. For instance, radios, televisions, remote control toys, etc. This is to avoid interference with the aircraft's navigational equipment. Moreover, passengers can carry musical instruments. Passengers can book an extra seat for a bulky musical instrument with a maximum weight of 75kg. Lastly, the following are the details for the sporting equipment:

ITEM ALLOWED WEIGHT AND CHARGE ALLOWED PIECES AND CHARGE REMARKS
Golf Equipment Maximum 15 kg.   USD 250. – 32kg max 01 set can be included in the Free Baggage allowance.
Snow Skiing Equipment Maximum 11kgs. Charges shall apply for 3kgs instead of 11kgs. If it exceeds 11kg, charges shall apply to the total weight of the equipment. USD 250 – 32kg max 01 set can be included in the Free Baggage allowance. If more than one set is carried, normal excess baggage charges shall apply for the extra set/s.
Diving Equipment Any overweight exceeding the Free Baggage allowance shall be charged as per the applicable excess baggage rate USD 250 – 32kg max 01 set can be included in the Free Baggage allowance. Note*- Diving equipment consists of diving suits, flippers, socks, shoes, masks, snorkel, lamp with bulb, battery disconnected, oxygen tank (empty), and regulator.
Windsurfing / Surf Board Equipment Any overweight exceeding the Free Baggage allowance shall be charged as per the applicable excess baggage rate. USD 250 – 32kg max Any one of these items can be included in the Free Baggage allowance. However, if more than one set is carried, normal excess baggage charges shall apply for the extra set/s. Note: Windsurfing equipment includes the board, boom, and sail mast.
Bicycles Any overweight exceeding the Free Baggage allowance shall be charged as per the applicable excess baggage rate. USD 250 – 32kg max Acceptance is subject to the following;

 

  • The handlebar should be fixed sideways (at a 90-degree angle) or removed and attached to the frame.
  • Tires should be deflated and Pedals removed or turned inwards
  • The bicycle must be packed in a bicycle box or suitable protective packaging

 

SriLankan Airlines Baggage Policy FAQ's

You can measure your baggage dimension by adding up length, width and height (length + width + height)

 

You can contact SriLankan Airlines on +94 777 77 1979.

 

Yes, the airline permits traveling with pets. For details on this, please click here and scroll down to “Pet and Service Animals.

 

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