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Airline policy

Singapore Airlines

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Singapore · Singapore (SIN)

The short answer

Singapore Airlines does not carry pets in the cabin. Animals travel as manifest cargo in an IATA-compliant crate, booked separately from your own ticket.

Singapore Airlines does not carry pets in the cabin or as checked hold baggage. Animals travel exclusively as manifest cargo, arranged through SIA Cargo with its own booking, crating and customs process. The airline’s Singapore hub is a common transit point for pet shipments moving between Australia, Southeast Asia and onward destinations.

In-cabin travel
Not offered
Checked (hold) travel
Not offered
Manifest cargo
Allowed

Carrier and crate

Crate standard
IATA LAR (SIA Cargo)
Typical fee
from SGD 280
IATA Live Animals Regulations: IATA LAR (SIA Cargo)

Breed and temperature

Snub-nosed breeds face restrictions — expect extra conditions or seasonal embargoes.

Booking the pet slot

Singapore Airlines does not allow pets in the cabin — book as cargo through SIA Cargo or an approved shipper, allowing several weeks for permits.

Routes flown by Singapore Airlines

Frequently asked questions

Does Singapore Airlines allow pets in the cabin?

Singapore Airlines does not carry pets in the cabin. Animals travel as manifest cargo in an IATA-compliant crate, booked separately from your own ticket.

How heavy can a pet be to fly in the Singapore Airlines cabin?

Singapore Airlines does not offer in-cabin travel, so there is no cabin weight limit — pets travel as cargo.

How much does Singapore Airlines charge for a pet?

From about SGD 280 each way, varying by route and cabin.

Comparing carriers for a route?

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