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Malaysia Airlines Baggage Allowance
The exact Malaysia Airlines cabin bag size, checked baggage allowance by fare brand and excess baggage fees — copied from the official Malaysia Airlines baggage policy and checked on 30 October 2026.
Policy checked: 30 October 2026 · Source: official Malaysia Airlines website (link below)
Malaysia Airlines baggage allowance at a glance
Cabin: Economy: 1 piece, max 7kg. Business/Business Suite: 2 pieces, combined max 14kg (max 7kg each). Larger cabin bag max 56 x 36 x 23cm (115cm total)
· Personal item: 1 personal item (briefcase, handbag, notebook/laptop bag or small camera bag) counted within the cabin weight limit; personal items max 25 x 36 x 25cm for under-seat storage. Crutches/walking stick, an overcoat or a duty-free bag are also allowed free
· Weight: 7 kg
Checked (Economy Value (most routes)): 20kg
How Malaysia Airlines counts your baggage
Malaysia Airlines uses the weight concept: your checked allowance is a total weight that you can spread across bags, subject to the per-bag safety limit. The table below shows the allowance for each fare brand.
Malaysia Airlines cabin baggage allowance
| Personal item | 1 personal item (briefcase, handbag, notebook/laptop bag or small camera bag) counted within the cabin weight limit; personal items max 25 x 36 x 25cm for under-seat storage. Crutches/walking stick, an overcoat or a duty-free bag are also allowed free |
| Cabin bag | Economy: 1 piece, max 7kg. Business/Business Suite: 2 pieces, combined max 14kg (max 7kg each). Larger cabin bag max 56 x 36 x 23cm (115cm total) |
| Cabin weight limit | 7 kg |
| Notes | weight_kg shows the Economy figure; Business/Business Suite combined limit is 14kg. Enrich/oneworld extra allowances apply only to checked baggage. |
Malaysia Airlines checked baggage allowance by fare
| Fare / class | Checked baggage allowance |
|---|---|
| Economy Value (most routes) | 20kg |
| Economy Basic (most routes) | 25kg |
| Economy Flex (most routes) | 35kg |
| Business Basic (most routes) | 40kg |
| Business Flex (most routes) | 50kg |
| Business Suite (most routes) | 55kg |
| Economy (Malaysia-Japan routes) | 35kg across Value/Basic/Flex brands |
| Economy (Jeddah/Madinah and AMAL flights) | 30kg |
Weight concept for domestic Malaysia and most international routes, per Malaysia Airlines' official AskMH free baggage allowance page: passengers may check as many pieces as needed within the total weight. Extra baggage can be pre-booked online in 5kg, 10kg, 15kg, 20kg, 25kg and 30kg packs (official ancillary page).
Special items on Malaysia Airlines
Infants & strollers
Infants get 10kg free baggage allowance (Economy Value and other fare brands, per the official AskMH page). Passengers travelling with an infant may also bring free an infant amenities bag up to 5kg, a small infant carrycot, or a cabin-size fully collapsible lightweight stroller (cabin page).
Wheelchairs & mobility aids
A pair of crutches or a walking stick may be carried in the cabin free of charge in addition to the personal item (official cabin baggage page).
Frequently asked questions
What is the cabin baggage allowance on Malaysia Airlines?
Cabin bag: Economy: 1 piece, max 7kg. Business/Business Suite: 2 pieces, combined max 14kg (max 7kg each). Larger cabin bag max 56 x 36 x 23cm (115cm total) Personal item: 1 personal item (briefcase, handbag, notebook/laptop bag or small camera bag) counted within the cabin weight limit; personal items max 25 x 36 x 25cm for under-seat storage. Crutches/walking stick, an overcoat or a duty-free bag are also allowed free weight_kg shows the Economy figure; Business/Business Suite combined limit is 14kg. Enrich/oneworld extra allowances apply only to checked baggage.
How much checked baggage is included on Malaysia Airlines?
Economy Value (most routes): 20kg; Economy Basic (most routes): 25kg; Economy Flex (most routes): 35kg; Business Basic (most routes): 40kg Weight concept for domestic Malaysia and most international routes, per Malaysia Airlines' official AskMH free baggage allowance page: passengers may check as many pieces as needed within the total weight. Extra baggage can be pre-booked online in 5kg, 10kg, 15kg, 20kg, 25kg and 30kg packs (official ancillary page).
Policy checked: 30 October 2026. Airlines change allowances and fees — confirm on the official page before you travel.
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