Madagascar Airlines Baggage Guide & Official Links

MD / MDG · Madagascar

Excess baggage on Madagascar Airlines' own network is purchased at the airport on the day of the flight (from 30 000 MGA per kg, subject to aircraft load); regional routes offer an advance rate of EUR 70 per extra 20 kg bag, and long-haul MD-code flights follow the partner carrier's (Air France, Corsair) policy. Use the official links below to review baggage rules, booking access, and related airline services.

Official website

Buy Extra Baggage

Updated Aug 6, 2026

Baggage PolicyBuy Baggage
From Official: Yes

Steps

  1. Go to airmadagascar.com and click 'Ma réservation' (My Booking), then enter your booking reference and last name to view your itinerary and baggage allowance.
  2. If your baggage will be oversized or special (sports equipment, musical instruments, etc.), declare it at the time of booking through the 'Nous contacter' (Contact) section on the website.
  3. On the day of departure, go to the airport check-in counter to pay for any extra bag or excess weight - the charge is collected at the airport.
  4. For MD-code long-haul flights operated by Air France or Corsair, follow the operating airline's excess baggage purchase process on its own website.

Prices

Extra checked bags

Rates depend on the route and on when the bag is purchased. On domestic and medium-haul (Comoros) routes an extra piece is paid at the airport on the day of the flight, subject to aircraft load; regional routes offer an advance-purchase rate. Long-haul MD-code flights operated by partner airlines follow the operating carrier's excess baggage tariff.

LabelAmountNotes
Domestic - 1 extra piece (max 20 kg)190 000 MGA
  • Per additional checked piece of maximum 20 kg beyond the free allowance.
  • Paid at the airport on the day of the flight; domestic excess cannot be purchased in advance.
Regional - 1 extra bag (20 kg), advance rateEUR 70
  • Advance-purchase rate for one additional checked bag of 20 kg on regional routes.
  • After the first 20 kg, 50 EUR per additional kg applies up to 9 kg.
  • Subject to availability on board; maximum bag size 20 kg and 158 cm total dimensions.
Comoros medium-haul - 1 extra piece (max 20 kg)EUR 200
  • For Antananarivo/Moroni, Mahajanga/Moroni and Moroni/Antananarivo flights (hold only, max 20 kg, 158 cm total dimensions).
  • Acceptance only at the airport on the day of departure if the aircraft load allows.
Long-haul MD-code (Air France / Corsair)See official pricing
  • Long-haul flights operated by partner airlines follow the operating carrier's excess baggage tariff; consult the partner's website for the exact amount.
  • Air France: purchase mainly online (cheaper) or at the airport (more expensive), max 23 kg per bag. Corsair: online at booking or after, or at the airport, max 23 kg per bag.

Overweight baggage

Weight excess above the free allowance is charged in fixed tiers on domestic routes and per kg on regional routes. Fee/rule information only - overweight charges are paid at the airport, not online.

LabelAmountNotes
Domestic - under 3 kg over60 000 MGA
  • Applies when the single allowed bag weighs more than the 20 kg limit by less than 3 kg.
Domestic - 3 kg over90 000 MGA
  • Applies to exactly 3 kg of excess weight on one bag.
Domestic - over 3 kg up to 4 kg120 000 MGA
  • Applies to excess weight between 3 kg and less than 4 kg on one bag.
Domestic - over 4 kg up to 5 kg150 000 MGA
  • Applies to excess weight between 4 kg and less than 5 kg on one bag.
Domestic - 5 kg and more190 000 MGA
  • Applies to excess weight of 5 kg or more on one bag.
Regional - additional kg (advance rate)EUR 50 per kg
  • Applies to extra weight beyond the 20 kg additional bag, up to 9 kg, when bought in advance on regional routes.

Oversized baggage

The standard checked-bag limit is 158 cm total dimensions; bags above this limit are 'hors format' and incur a surcharge paid at the airport. On regional routes, bags over 159 cm are charged EUR 80 per additional kg. Fee/rule information only.

LabelAmountNotes
Regional - oversized (over 159 cm)EUR 80 per kg
  • Charged per additional kg on regional routes for bags whose total dimensions exceed 159 cm (i.e. above the standard 158 cm limit).
Hors format (over 158 cm)See official pricing
  • Oversized bags must be declared at the time of booking; a tariff surcharge ('supplement tarifaire') is paid at the airport.
  • Amount is not published - the official FAQ states the surcharge is collected at the airport, and accepted oversized items are listed on the special/oversized baggage page.

Special baggage (sports equipment)

Sports equipment is carried as a paid service; payment is made only at the airport. Declaration is required at the time of booking or no later than 48 hours before departure.

LabelAmountNotes
Bicycle / fishing / golf equipment80 000 MGA
  • Service codes BIKE, FIEQ, GOLF. Price covers handling, hold space and special treatment.
  • Each item must be in a single container; weight generally limited to 20 kg - items over 32 kg must be sent as freight.
Kayak / surfboard / windsurf board100 000 MGA
  • Service codes KAYA, SURF, WIND. Price covers handling, hold space and special treatment.
  • Windsurf boards (WIND) are charged at this rate on the domestic network; sports equipment in the hold counts as one piece of the baggage allowance on Mayotte routes.

Airport purchase (own network)

For Madagascar Airlines-operated routes, extra pieces and excess weight are purchased only at the airport on the day of the flight, subject to aircraft load.

  • Airport excess rate (general)from 30 000 MGA per kg
    • Per the official baggage FAQ: buying an extra piece or excess weight happens only at the airport on the day of the flight.
    • Available weight depends on the aircraft's load; the rate starts at 30 000 MGA per kg.
    • On the Mayotte (Dzaoudzi) network a single bag must not exceed 40 kg.

FAQ

Can I buy extra baggage online?

Generally no for Madagascar Airlines' own network: the official FAQ states that an extra bag or excess baggage can only be purchased at the airport on the day of the flight, subject to aircraft load. Regional routes offer an advance-purchase rate (EUR 70 for one extra 20 kg bag). MD-code long-haul flights operated by Air France or Corsair are purchased through those airlines' own channels.

Where do I buy extra baggage?

At the airport check-in counter on the day of the flight (domestic and medium-haul networks). Regional routes offer an advance rate of EUR 70 for one extra 20 kg bag. Long-haul MD-code flights are handled by the operating partner (Air France, Corsair) on their own websites.

How does Madagascar Airlines calculate extra baggage charges?

Charges depend on the route and on purchase timing. Domestic: 190 000 MGA per extra 20 kg piece, or tiered overweight fees of 60 000-190 000 MGA. Regional: EUR 70 for an extra 20 kg bag, then EUR 50 per additional kg up to 9 kg. The airport excess rate starts at 30 000 MGA per kg. Long-haul MD-code flights follow the operating partner's tariff.

How much baggage can I take, and what are the bag limits?

Maximum checked dimensions: 158 cm total (L+W+H). Domestic: Economy 1 x 20 kg, Business 1 x 30 kg (Légèreté fare: 0 hold bags); medium-haul (Indian Ocean/Africa): Economy 1 x 20 kg, Business 1 x 30 kg (Ecolight: 0 hold); long-haul MD-code: Economy 2 x 23 kg, Business/Premium 2 x 32 kg. Max 40 kg per bag on the Mayotte network.

Do partner-operated long-haul flights have different baggage rules?

Yes. MD-code long-haul flights operated by Air France or Corsair follow those airlines' own excess baggage policies - Air France charges per extra piece/overweight/oversized with prices varying by destination (max 23 kg per bag); Corsair likewise sells extra bags online or at the airport. Check the operating carrier's website for exact rates.

When is the deadline to buy extra baggage?

Special or oversized baggage must be declared at the time of booking or no later than 48 hours before departure. Excess baggage for the own network is paid at the airport on the day of the flight; regional routes allow an advance purchase. Long-haul flights follow the operating partner's deadlines.

Is it cheaper to buy extra baggage in advance vs at the airport?

On regional routes an advance rate of EUR 70 per extra bag is published. For long-haul partner flights, the site notes Air France sells excess baggage online at a lower price than at the airport, while Corsair sells online at booking or later. On the domestic network no online option exists - the airport charge applies on the day of the flight.

What are the overweight or oversized baggage rules?

Domestic overweight tiers: 60 000 MGA (under 3 kg), 90 000 MGA (3 kg), 120 000 MGA (3-4 kg), 150 000 MGA (4-5 kg), 190 000 MGA (5 kg+). Regional: EUR 50 per kg in advance and EUR 80 per kg for bags over 159 cm. Bags over 158 cm must be declared at booking and incur a surcharge paid at the airport.

Are there any important exceptions or restrictions I should know?

Excess baggage is accepted only if the aircraft's load permits, so airport purchase is not guaranteed. Special baggage payment is accepted only at the airport, and sports equipment over 32 kg must be sent as freight. Domestic and long-haul baggage rules differ by fare family (e.g. Légèreté and Ecolight fares include no checked bag).

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