Malaysia Airlines Baggage Allowance

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Passengers flying with Malaysia Airlines are welcome to bring:

Baggage Allowance

Carry-on Baggage

To ensure a safe, comfortable, and pleasant journey for all passengers—and to avoid overfilling the overhead compartments—please comply with Malaysia Airlines' cabin baggage policies and allowances as specified below.

Class of Travel	No. of Pieces Allowed	Maximum Weight
Economy Class	One piece	7 kg (15 lb)
Business Class	Two pieces	14 kg (31 lb) - in total
Business Suite	Two pieces	14 kg (31 lb) - in total

Free Baggage Allowance (by weight)

International Flights

Cabin/Fare Brand	Total Combined Weight
Business Suite	50kg (110 lbs)
Business Class	40 kg (88 lbs)
Economy Flex*	35 kg (77 lbs)
Economy Smart*	30 kg (66 lbs)
Economy Basic*	25 kg (55 lbs)
Economy Promo*	20 kg (44 lbs)

Domestic Flights

Cabin/Fare Brand	Total Combined Weight
Business Class	40 kg (88 lbs)
Economy Flex*	25 kg (55 lbs)
Economy Basic*	20 kg (44 lbs)
Economy Lite*	No checked baggage

NOTE

The above regulations are effective for all reservations created from 08 April 2019 onwards. For tickets issued prior to this date, the complimentary baggage allocation shown on the traveler's ticket shall remain valid.

Regarding services to Medina and Jeddah, all Economy Class fare types receive a 30 kilogram Free Baggage Allowance (FBA).

Travelers with Malaysia Airlines may register any number of luggage pieces during check-in, as long as the combined weight remains within their travel class limit. Along with the FBA, customers qualify for a Cabin Baggage Allocation. This refers to personal belongings transported and secured by passengers in the aircraft cabin, mainly in the overhead storage bins. Note that individuals maintain full responsibility for the supervision and safekeeping of their cabin luggage during the entire flight.

Besides standard cabin baggage, customers may transport the listed Supplementary Articles in the passenger cabin without charge, governed by specific requirements.

Should luggage surpass the complimentary allocation, corresponding excess baggage charges will apply. Alternatively, travelers have the option to acquire additional baggage allowance in advance.

Excess Baggage Fee

The charges for excess baggage will be calculated based on the zones, determined by the distance flown in a single journey, as follows:

Note: Rates are subject to change without prior notice.

For more details on baggage policies, please contact Malaysia Airlines Global Contact Centre at 000-800-0503594 (Toll free within India) / +603 7843 3000 (Outside India) - long distance call charges apply.