What is Malaysia Airlines Baggage Allowance?
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Find out how much baggage is allowed on Malaysia Airlines in Economy, Business & First Class — including carry-on size, checked baggage weight, and personal item rules. We regularly verify our data against official airline sources.
7 kg (15.4 lbs)
Carry-on Weight
56 x 36 x 23 cm
22.0 × 14.1 × 9.0 in
Carry-on Size
30 kg (66.1 lbs)
Checked Weight
1
Pieces Allowed
How much baggage is allowed on Malaysia Airlines?
Malaysia Airlines allows 7 kg of carry-on (hand) baggage in Economy Class with maximum dimensions of 56 x 36 x 23 cm.[1] For checked baggage, Economy passengers can bring 30 kg per piece.[2]
15.4 lbs · 22.0 × 14.1 × 9.0 in · 66.1 lbs
Malaysia Airlines Economy Class — At a Glance
🧳 Carry-on Baggage (Hand Baggage)
- Weight: 7 kg (15.4 lbs)
- Pieces: 1
- Dimensions: 56 x 36 x 23 cm (22.0 × 14.1 × 9.0 in)
📦 Checked Baggage
- Weight: 30 kg (66.1 lbs)
- Dimensions: 158 cm (L+W+H) (62 in)
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Malaysia Airlines Baggage Allowance by Class [3]
🧳 Carry-on Baggage (Hand Baggage)
| Pieces | Dimensions | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 56 x 36 x 23 cm 22.0 × 14.1 × 9.0 in |
7 kg 15.4 lbs |
📦 Checked Baggage
| Pieces | Dimensions | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| — | 158 cm (L+W+H) 62 in |
30 kg 66.1 lbs |
🧳 Carry-on Baggage (Hand Baggage)
| Pieces | Dimensions | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 56 x 36 x 23 cm 22.0 × 14.1 × 9.0 in |
14 kg 30.8 lbs |
📦 Checked Baggage
| Pieces | Dimensions | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 158 cm (L+W+H) 62 in |
40 kg 88.1 lbs |
🧳 Carry-on Baggage (Hand Baggage)
| Pieces | Dimensions | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Not available | Not available | Not available |
📦 Checked Baggage
| Pieces | Dimensions | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Not available | Not available | Not available |
Malaysia Airlines Special Policies [4]
🍼 Baby / Infant
- Infants: B. For a passenger travelling with ... bag (containing infant food for consumption on board and nappies during flight) not more than 5 kg, Small infant carrycot, OR Cabin size fully collapsible lightweight baby stroller.
♿ Mobility Aids
- Mobility Aids: Wheelchair provided by Ground Handling Assistant upon arrival.
- Baggage Allowances: Fees, limitations, and exemptions apply as per standard policy.
- Assistance: Ground Handling Assistant ensures wheelchair availability at arrival.
⚽ Sports Equipment
- Sports equipment: Thus we advise that the following sports equipment be appropriately packed in protective materials: Golfing equipment Windsurfing boards and surfboards Masts and sailboards Canoes Non-motorised bikes Fishing gear Archery supplies Bowling equipment Archery supplies Hunting gear Parachutes Sporting weapons and ammunition Scuba gear Snow- and water-skiing gear · ×Sunrry to interrupt · Refresh
🎻 Musical Instruments
- Musical instruments: Items that are unsuitable for loading in the aeroplane hold are referred to as Cabin Seat Baggage. Such items include musical instruments, artwork, electronic devices, and diplomatic or other valuable items.
🐕 Pets
- Pets: Refresh. Handling Live Animals. What are the restrictions for transporting live animals? 2 Apr 2026. Can I carry domestic pets in the cabin? Animals must be carried in the cargo compartment of the aircraft, and are not allowed in the passenger cabin.
🧴 Liquids Policy
- Liquids/Dangerous goods: Compressed gases, corrosives, materials, magnet materials, and undeclared ammunition are not permitted as checked or carry-on baggage on board an aircraft.
- Security Restrictions: For security reasons, many countries impose restrictions on the carriage of liquids, aerosols, and gels in cabin baggage.
- Refused Items: Items refused during security screening must either be checked into the cargo hold in accordance with the applicable regulations or disposed of.
🔋 Batteries / Powerbanks
- Power banks/lithium batteries: carry-on only. E-cigarettes: carry-on only. See official source for details.
💰 Overweight Fees
- Excess Baggage: Charged per kilogram (USD) on flights.
- Interline/Codeshare: Extra baggage not valid for interline or codeshare flights.
- Refund Policy: Extra baggage purchased is non-refundable.
- Details: Check checked baggage allowance, additional prices, weight limits, size limits, oversize baggage, exempted items, and other baggage tips.
📦 Extra Piece Fees
- Excess Baggage Charge: Charged per kilogram (USD) on flights.
- Interline/Codeshare Restriction: Extra baggage is not valid for interline or codeshare flights.
- Refund Policy: Extra baggage purchased is non-refundable.
- Additional Info: Find out more about checked baggage allowance, additional prices, weight limits, size limits, oversize baggage, exempted items, and other baggage tips.
Malaysia Airlines — Quick Links
Official Domain
malaysiaairlines.com
Sources
All information is researched from the official airline websites linked below — we do not guarantee accuracy and are not responsible for external content.
- Baggage information: https://www.malaysiaairlines.com/my/en/travel-info/baggage.html — Last verified on 2026-08-16
- Support & contact: https://www.malaysiaairlines.com/my/en/askmh/contact-details.html — Last verified on 2026-08-16
- Online check-in: https://www.malaysiaairlines.com/us/en/travel-info/check-in.html — Last verified on 2026-08-16
- Refund: https://www.malaysiaairlines.com/my/en/plan-trip/booking-and-services/guide-for-flight-reschedule-refund.html — Last verified on 2026-08-16