South Asia · Sri Lanka
SriLankan Airlines Baggage Rules
Published personal item, carry-on and checked bag allowances for SriLankan Airlines (UL), verified against the carrier's own policy page on August 16, 2026.
Official SriLankan Airlines baggage policyWill my bag fit SriLankan Airlines?
Measure your bag including wheels and handles, then check it against SriLankan Airlines's published limit.
SriLankan Airlines carry-on limit: 21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in (55.1 × 39.9 × 20.1 cm) · 15.4 lb
Allowance
Personal Item
| Cabin / fare | Route | Max size | Max weight | Fees & notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| economy | All routes | 15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in (39.9 × 30 × 15 cm) | None published | Free |
Allowance
Carry-On
| Cabin / fare | Route | Max size | Max weight | Fees & notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| economy | All routes | 21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in (55.1 × 39.9 × 20.1 cm) | 15.4 lb (7 kg) | Included |
Allowance
Checked Bag
| Cabin / fare | Route | Max size | Max weight | Fees & notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| economy | All routes | Not specified | 66.1 lb (30 kg) | Included on economy |
Security rules for flights from Sri Lanka
These are government security and safety rules — separate from your airline's baggage allowance. They are set by the aviation authority at your departure point, not by the airline.
Liquids and cabin baggage screening
Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS)Liquids in carry-on baggage are limited to 100 ml containers in a single transparent one-litre bag. Most Indian airports also enforce a one-cabin-bag rule per passenger plus a personal item.
- Carry-on:
- Yes - 100 ml containers in one 1 L clear bag
- Checked:
- Yes, subject to dangerous goods limits
- Container limit:
- 100 ml
- Medication:
- Prescription medicines and infant food permitted with declaration.
Laptops, tablets and power banks must be removed from bags at most Indian security checkpoints.
Last verified August 16, 2026Official source
ICAO dangerous goods baseline
International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)ICAO Technical Instructions set the worldwide baseline that national regulators adopt: no spare lithium batteries in checked baggage, no flammable gases or liquids, no strike-anywhere matches, and e-cigarettes carried in the cabin only and never charged in flight.
- Carry-on:
- E-cigarettes and vapes: cabin only, charging prohibited
- Checked:
- Spare batteries, flammable liquids and gases prohibited
- Watt-hour ceiling:
- 160 Wh
- Medication:
- Medical oxygen and battery-powered medical devices require advance airline arrangement.
Where your departure country publishes no separate rule, carriers apply this ICAO baseline.
Last verified August 16, 2026Official source
FAQ
SriLankan Airlines baggage questions
- What is SriLankan Airlines's carry-on size limit?
- SriLankan Airlines's published cabin bag limit is 21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in (55.1 × 39.9 × 20.1 cm).
- Does SriLankan Airlines weigh carry-on bags?
- Yes — the published cabin bag weight limit is 15.4 lb (7 kg), and gate staff can weigh bags at any time.
- What size personal item does SriLankan Airlines allow?
- The under-seat personal item allowance is 15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in (39.9 × 30 × 15 cm).
- What is SriLankan Airlines's checked bag size and weight limit?
- Checked bags are limited to Not specified by airline — verify directly with carrier., with a 66.1 lb weight limit. Bags over the limit are charged overweight or oversize fees.
- How do I know if my bag will fit on SriLankan Airlines?
- Measure your bag with the wheels and handles included, then run the measurements through the Travel Review HQ bag size checker. It compares your bag against SriLankan Airlines's published limits and, for connecting itineraries, against the strictest carrier on your route.
- Are SriLankan Airlines's baggage rules the same as airport security rules?
- No. SriLankan Airlines sets the size, weight and fee allowance. Liquids, power banks and prohibited items are set by the security authority in your departure country (Sri Lanka for most SriLankan Airlines departures), and both sets of rules apply to the same bag.
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