Malaysia Airlines is a well-known airline in the aviation industry and a member of the Oneworld airline alliance. Malaysia Airlines has received many awards for its excellent service.
If you’re thinking about flying with Malaysia Airlines, you can expect excellent service. Make sure to check Malaysia Airlines’ baggage allowance before you travel so you don’t have to pay extra fees for exceeding the weight limit.
Malaysia Airlines Cabin Baggage Allowance
Cabin bags are the type of baggage that passengers can carry by hand and store in the cabin. The amount of cabin baggage you can bring on Malaysia Airlines depends on the class you are traveling in. Passengers in economy class can bring one carry-on bag weighing up to 7 kg.
Passengers in business class and those wearing Business suits are allowed to bring two carry-on bags, each weighing a maximum of 14 kg.
| Travel Class | Maximum Weight Allowance | Allowed Number of pieces |
| Economic | In total 7 kg (15 lbs) | 1 piece |
| Business Class | In total 14 kg (31 lbs) | 2 piece |
| Business Suite | In total 14 kg (31 lbs) | 2 piece |
Checked-in Baggage Allowance
Baggage Dimension
The maximum size for checked baggage on Malaysia Airlines is 158 cm (62 inches). Bags that measure between 158 to 204 cm (62 and 80 inches) in size will be considered oversized. Passengers may need to pay additional fees for oversized bags, which vary depending on the destination.
Baggage that is larger than 204 cm (80 inches) in linear dimension will not be accepted as checked-in baggage. The baggage will be transported as freight by Malaysia Airlines’ freighter fleet called ‘MASkargo’.
| Size | Allowed | Oversized | Not Accepted |
| Dimension | Less than 158 cm (62 inches) | 158 to 204 cm (62 to 80 inches) | Larger than 204 cm (80 inches) |
Weight
The amount of weight you can bring for your checked-in baggage on Malaysia Airlines depends on where you’re going and what class you’re traveling in. Each piece of baggage should not weigh more than 32 kg (70 lbs) for Business Class/Business Suite and 23 kg (50 lbs) for Economy Class.
Here are lists of the FREE BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE for Malaysia Airlines, organized by route and travel class.
Flights inside Malaysia and internationally excluding Malaysia to Japan, Madinah, Jeddah, and AMAL:
| Travel Class | Free Baggage Allowance (Weight) |
| Economy Lite | 0 |
| Economy Basic | 20 Kg |
| Economy Flex | 35 Kg |
| Business Basic | 40 Kg |
| Business Flex | 50 Kg |
| Business Suite | 55 Kg |
Flights from Malaysia to Japan
Passengers traveling from Malaysia to Japan have the following luggage allowance:
| Travel Class | Free Baggage Allowance (Weight) |
| Economy Promo | 35 Kg |
| Economy Basic | 35 Kg |
| Economy Smart | 35 Kg |
| Economy Flex | 35 Kg |
| Business Promo | 40 Kg |
| Business Flex | 40 Kg |
Flights for Jeddah, Madinah, and AMAL Routes
| Travel Class | Free Baggage allowance (Weight) |
| Economy Promo | 30 Kg |
| Economy Basic | 30 Kg |
| Economy Smart | 30 Kg |
| Economy Flex | 30 Kg |
| Business Promo | 40 Kg |
| Business Flex | 40 Kg |
Flights between Kuala Lumpur and Singapore
Business shuttle passengers between Kuala Lumpur and Singapore can carry up to 50 kilograms.
| Travel Class | Free Baggage Allowance (Weight) |
| Economy Lite | 0 |
| Economy Basic | 20 Kg |
| Economy Shuttle | 35 Kg |
| Business Basic | 40 Kg |
| Business Shuttle | 50 Kg |
Excess Baggage Fee and Charges
If luggage exceeds the permitted weight, Malaysia Airlines charges extra. The route determines Malaysia Airlines’ free baggage allotment. Additionally, excess luggage costs are based on distance. All Malaysia Airlines countries are divided into five zones. Zones charge different extra luggage fees.
- Zone 1: Malaysia (Peninsular, Sarawak, and Sabah)
- Zone 2: Bangladesh, Singapore, Cambodia, Hong Kong Vietnam, Philippines, Thailand, Brunei, Myanmar, China, Taiwan, Indonesia, and Saudi Arabia.
- Zone 3: India, Nepal, South Korea, Indonesia (Jakarta), Sri Lanka, Japan.
- Zone 4: New Zealand and Australia
- Zone 5: The United Kingdom
| From/To | Zone No. 1 | Zone No. 2 | Zone No. 3 | Zone No. 4 | Zone No. 5 |
| Zone No. 1 | 5 USD | 8 USD | 14 USD | 20 USD | 28 USD |
| Zone No. 2 | 8 USD | 16 USD | 22 USD | 28 USD | 36 USD |
| Zone No. 3 | 14 USD | 22 USD | 28 USD | 34 USD | 42 USD |
| Zone No. 4 | 20 USD | 28 USD | 34 USD | 40 USD | 48 USD |
| Zone No. 5 | 28 USD | 36 USD | 42 USD | 48 USD | 56 USD |
Purchase Extra Baggage
Extra luggage can be purchased 24 hours before departure. Extra luggage purchases lower excess baggage fees by 20%. Purchase extra luggage as follows:
- When you book your ticket online, you have the option to purchase additional baggage.
- You can make a post-booking by using the Manage My Booking feature.
- You can also purchase additional baggage by calling the call center or visiting the MH Ticket Offices.
FAQs
What is the Luggage Allowance for Malaysia Airlines?
On Malaysia Airlines, you can bring as much luggage as you want. However, please make sure that the total weight of your luggage does not exceed the weight limit set for your travel class. Please refer to the table above for details on the checked-in baggage allowance for each class and route.
Malaysia Airlines Allows How Many Weighs of Hand Baggage?
Malaysia Airlines limits Economy class carry-on luggage to 7 kg and business class/business suite to 14 kg.
Does Malaysia Airlines Charge Extra Fees for Oversized Baggage?
Malaysia Airlines typically charges extra fees for baggage that exceeds the weight limit. If your baggage is bigger than 158 cm, it will be considered oversized and the airline won’t transport it. The baggage will be sent to MASKargo for transportation as freight. You will be charged fees based on MASKargo’s policy.
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