Malaysia Airlines baggage allowance: cabin 7kg, checked 20-55kg. Learn size limits, weight rules, and tips for a smooth trip.
Malaysia Airlines baggage allowance: one personal item plus one cabin bag (56x36x23cm, max 7kg) in Economy. Checked allowance varies by fare: 20kg to 55kg. Each checked piece must not exceed 32kg and 158cm linear. Business Class allows two cabin bags up to 14kg combined.
| Malaysia Airlines | |
|---|---|
| Personal item | One personal item (briefcase, handbag, laptop bag, or small camera bag) |
| Cabin bag | 56 x 36 x 23 cm (115 cm linear) |
| Cabin bag weight | — |
| Checked bag included | 20 kg Economy Value; 25 kg Economy Basic; 35 kg Economy Flex/Shuttle; 40 kg Business Basic; 50 kg Business Flex/Shuttle; 55 kg Business Suite |
| First checked bag | — |
| Second checked bag | — |
| Checked bag weight | 32 kg max per piece |
| Overweight bag | — |
| In-flight wifi | — |
In Economy, you can bring one personal item (briefcase, handbag, laptop bag, or small camera bag) and one cabin bag measuring 56 x 36 x 23 cm (115 cm linear). The cabin bag must not exceed 7kg (15 lbs). Business Suite and Business Class passengers may bring two cabin bags with a combined weight not exceeding 14kg (31 lbs). Liquids, aerosols, and gels must be in containers of 100ml (34oz) or less.
Checked allowance depends on your fare: Economy Value 20kg, Economy Basic 25kg, Economy Flex/Shuttle 35kg, Business Basic 40kg, Business Flex/Shuttle 50kg, and Business Suite 55kg. Each piece must weigh no more than 32kg (70 lbs) and have linear dimensions (length + height + width) under 158cm (62in).
Weigh your bags at home to avoid excess fees. Keep valuables and travel documents in your personal item. If you need data on landing, an eSIM can be activated before you fly. Always check your specific fare rules on the Malaysia Airlines website, as allowances may vary by route.
Economy: one personal item plus one cabin bag (56 x 36 x 23 cm) up to 7kg. Business Suite/Business Class: two cabin bags with a combined weight up to 14kg.
Economy Value includes 20kg, Economy Basic 25kg, and Economy Flex/Shuttle 35kg. The exact allowance depends on your fare type.
Each checked bag must not exceed 32kg (70 lbs). This is a standard limit for health and safety.
Yes, each checked bag must have linear dimensions (length + height + width) of less than 158cm (62in).
Yes, but liquids, aerosols, and gels must be in containers of 100ml (34oz) or less. They should fit in a single transparent resealable bag.