Malaysia Airlines Baggage Fees and Policy (And Tips To Cover the Expenses)

The checked baggage allowance for Malaysia Airlines depends on the fare type, so be sure to check what your allowance is — especially for economy, where there are 4 fare types for international flights.

Malaysia Airlines Carry-On Allowance

1 personal item: Free
Standard carry-on bag:

• Economy: 1 free bag up to 15 pounds (7 kilograms)
• Business class and business suite: 2 free bags with a combined weight of up to 31 pounds (14 kilograms)

Size Restrictions

• Personal: No size limit disclosed, but Malaysia Airlines states that 1 of the following items would be accepted: camera bag, laptop bag, handbag, or briefcase
• Carry-on: 22 x 14 x 9.5 inches (56 x 36 x 23 centimeters)

Lap Infant Carry-On Policy

• Passengers traveling with an infant may bring 1 of the following items into the cabin (subject to space), in addition to their carry-on allowance: a diaper bag up to 11 pounds (5 kilograms,) small carry-cot, or collapsible stroller (up to 22 pounds (10 kilograms)).

Stroller Check Policy

• Passengers traveling with an infant may check a stroller at the check-in counter or at the aircraft door.

Malaysia Airlines Checked Baggage Allowance

Individual checked bags may not exceed maximum linear dimensions of 62 inches (158 centimeters) including handles and wheels. There is no limit to the number of pieces you may check provided they do not exceed your weight allowance, however, a single piece must not weigh more than 70 pounds (32 kilograms).

The free baggage allowance for weight-concept routes (excluding Malaysia to Japan, Japan to Malaysia, Jeddah, Madinah, and AMAL-operated flights)​ is as follows:

The free baggage allowance for Malaysia to Japan, Japan to Malaysia, Jeddah, Madinah, and AMAL -operated flights (weight-concept routes)​ is as follows:

The free baggage allowance for piece-concept routes is as follows:

Additional and Excess Baggage Fees

Additional baggage is charged per kilogram for weight exceeding the free allowance.

*Passengers traveling within Malaysia on a government warrant/order will be charged a reduced rate of $5 per kilogram for excess baggage.

For baggage fees related to special luggage (sporting equipment, musical instruments, etc.) please refer to Malaysia Airlines’ FAQs.

Can I Prepay for Baggage?

Malaysia Airlines does allow passengers the ability to prepay for luggage, up to 24 hours before the flight departs, to receive 20% off the prices they’d pay at the airport.

These are the ways you can prepay:

• Log in to your booking on the Malaysia Airlines website.
• Download and log in to the airline’s app.
• Contact the Malaysia Airlines call center at 60 3 7843 3000.

Exclusions and Waivers

Enrich Members

• Platinum: Twice the standard baggage allowance (4 pieces, 23 kilograms each in economy, 32 kilograms each in business)
• Gold: Additional 50% of baggage allowance (3 pieces, 23 kilograms each, 32 kilograms each in business)
• Silver: Additional 5 kilograms

Oneworld Members

• Emerald: 1 extra piece of luggage of up to 20 kilograms
• Sapphire: 1 extra piece of luggage of up to 15 kilograms
  (in economy)

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