Garuda Indonesia vs Singapore Airlines

Side-by-side comparison of Garuda Indonesia and Singapore Airlines: cabin and checked baggage allowances, fees, online check-in deadlines, alliances, hubs and contacts.

Garuda IndonesiaSingapore Airlines
Country IndonesiaSingapore
Founded 19471947
Type Full-service airlineFull-service airline
Alliance SkyTeamStar Alliance
Main hubs Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, Denpasar International AirportSingapore Changi Airport
Aircraft types 55
Cabin bag weight 7 kg (15 lb)7 kg (15 lb)
Cabin bag size 56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14 × 9 in)115 cm (45 in)
Checked bag (Economy) 2 pieces · 23 kg (51 lb)1 piece · 25 kg (55 lb)
Extra bag fee from 220000 IDR (≈ 12.5 USD)from 100 USD
Online check-in opens 24 h2 days
Online check-in closes 1 h 30 min1 h 30 min
Airport check-in fee freefree
Customer service phone (62-21) 23519999+65 6223 8888

Key differences

  • Singapore Airlines includes more checked baggage in the basic Economy fare: 1 piece · 25 kg (55 lb) vs 2 pieces · 23 kg (51 lb) at Garuda Indonesia.
  • Singapore Airlines opens online check-in earlier (2 days before departure vs 24 h).
  • Garuda Indonesia is a SkyTeam member, so miles and status benefits carry over to partner airlines.
  • Singapore Airlines is a Star Alliance member, so miles and status benefits carry over to partner airlines.

Other comparisons

Allowances shown are for the basic Economy fare on most routes. Fees are the lowest published prices and change often - confirm on the official websites before booking.