Malaysia Airlines Baggage Allowance, Fees & How to Add Extra Baggage

MH / MAS · Malaysia

Pre-purchase extra baggage online at a 20% discount via Manage My Booking or the mobile app, up to 24 hours before departure. Use the official links below to review baggage rules, booking access, and related airline services.

Baggage PolicyOfficial website

Updated Aug 28, 2026

Malaysia Airlines Baggage Allowance

Free checked and carry-on baggage allowances by cabin class and route. Allowances vary by route, ticket type, and frequent flyer status — always confirm with the official baggage policy before you fly.

Checked baggage

Weight Concept (WC) on all MH routes except Malaysia↔Japan, Jeddah, Madinah and AMAL flights; separate WC table for Malaysia↔Japan. Piece Concept (PC) on international PC-ticketed flights. Max single piece 32 kg (70 lb); linear dimensions per piece <158 cm (62 in), 158–204 cm oversized surcharge, >204 cm via MASKargo.

LabelAmountNotes
Weight Concept — All routes except Japan/Jeddah/Madinah/AMAL — Value20 kg
  • Rendered on checked-baggage page table 1: Cabin Economy / Fare Brand Value / FBA (kg) = 20. Header context FBA (kg). Verified on both /my/en and /hq/en locales.
  • Max single piece 32 kg, linear <158 cm; see baggage weight section.
Weight Concept — All routes except Japan/Jeddah/Madinah/AMAL — Basic25 kg
  • Rendered on table 1: Economy Basic = 25 kg.
Weight Concept — All routes except Japan/Jeddah/Madinah/AMAL — Flex / Shuttle35 kg
  • Rendered on table 1: Economy Flex/Shuttle = 35 kg.
Weight Concept — All routes except Japan/Jeddah/Madinah/AMAL — Group (Domestic)20 kg
  • Rendered on table 1: Economy Group DOM: 20 (separate row under Group column, row-span layout). INT counterpart 30 kg.
  • Group fares: domestic vs international split as DOM: 20 / INT: 30.
Weight Concept — All routes except Japan/Jeddah/Madinah/AMAL — Group (International)30 kg
  • Rendered on table 1: Economy Group INT: 30.
Weight Concept — Japan routes (MY ↔ JP) — Value / Basic / Flex35 kg
  • Rendered on table 2 (Japan routes): FBA row cell colspan=3 with value 35. HTML shows one <td colspan=3>35</td> spanning Value, Basic and Flex under Economy. InnerText collapses to 'FBA (kg) 35 30 40 50 55'. Cross-checked via outerHTML. Interpreted as Value/Basic/Flex share 35 kg on MY↔JP routes (except Jeddah/Madinah/AMAL).
  • Applies to Malaysia to Japan and Japan to Malaysia routes only.
Weight Concept — Japan routes (MY ↔ JP) — Group30 kg
  • Rendered on table 2: Economy Group = 30 kg (cell after colspan 35).
Piece Concept — International (PC-ticketed)2 pcs OR max 23kg/pc
  • Rendered on table 3: INTERNATIONAL / Ticketed Free Baggage Allowance / Economy = '2 pcs OR max 23kg/pc'. Verbatim.
  • No piece concept FBA for MH Domestic Flight (note below table). Piece concept shown as PC on ticket.
  • Enrich/Gold/oneworld extras are loyalty add-ons, not base ticketed amounts — listed as notes only: Enrich Platinum +100% (4 pcs), Gold +50% (3 pcs), Silver +10 kg N/A for PC, oneworld Emerald +1PC (3 pcs), Sapphire +1PC (2 pcs, Economy cabin).
Government warrant (GOM) — All routes40 kg
  • Rendered below weight tables: 'Passengers who are ticketed on a Government (GOM) warrant are eligible for 40kg Free Baggage Allowance on all routes.' Applies regardless of cabin/fare brand.

Carry-on baggage

Cabin baggage allowance for Economy Class. Total weight includes personal item; personal item options A/B/C must stay within same limit. Stowage: overhead bin max 56×36×23 cm (115 cm linear), under-seat max 25×36×25 cm (86 cm).

  • All routes1 × 7 kg
    • Rendered on cabin-baggage page: 'Passengers are allowed one (1) piece of cabin baggage not exceeding 7kg (15 lbs). As part of their cabin baggage allowance, passengers may carry one (1) personal item (Option A, B, or C), provided the total weight remains within the 7kg limit.' Verbatim kept as 1 × 7 kg.
    • Personal items free within allowance: (A) briefcase/handbag/laptop bag/small camera bag; (B) infant amenities bag ≤5 kg / carrycot / collapsible stroller if travelling with infant (in addition to A); (C) duty-free bag / crutches / overcoat. All combined must be within 7 kg.
    • Size limits: large cabin baggage ≤56×36×23 cm =115 cm linear for overhead bin; personal items ≤25×36×25 cm =86 cm under seat.
    • Infants (carry-on): one suitcase max 115 cm (45 in) plus one fully foldable baby carriage/stroller/carry basket as carry-on; combined ≤10 kg (rendered on checked-baggage page Additional information table). Children same as adults for cabin; handicapable passengers +1 extra free carry-on for wheelchair/crutches/orthopaedic devices.

How to Add Extra Baggage & Prices on Malaysia Airlines

Buy Baggage
  1. Go to malaysiaairlines.com and click 'Manage My Booking' or open the Malaysia Airlines app.
  2. Enter your booking reference (PNR) and last name to retrieve your reservation.
  3. Select the extra baggage option and choose the additional weight or pieces you need.
  4. Review the price and complete payment.

Prices

On most routes, excess baggage is charged per kilogram based on a 5-zone system. Prices vary by origin and destination zones.

LabelAmountNotes
Within Malaysia (Zone 1 to Zone 1)$11 per kg
  • Domestic rate per kilogram beyond the free baggage allowance.
  • Government warrant passengers: $5 per kg.
Zone 1 ↔ Zone 2 (Malaysia ↔ Southeast Asia, China, Saudi Arabia)$14 per kg
  • Zone 2: Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia (Denpasar, Surabaya, Kuala Namu), Myanmar, Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam.
Zone 1 ↔ Zone 3 (Malaysia ↔ South Asia, Japan, Korea, Qatar)$15 per kg
  • Zone 3: Bangladesh, India, Indonesia (Jakarta), Japan, Republic of Korea, Nepal, Maldives, Qatar, Sri Lanka.
Zone 1 ↔ Zone 4 (Malaysia ↔ Australia/New Zealand)$25 per kg
  • Zone 4: Australia and New Zealand.
Zone 1 ↔ Zone 5 (Malaysia ↔ UK/Europe)$30 per kg
  • Zone 5: United Kingdom and Europe.
Zone 2 ↔ Zone 2$28 per kg
  • Cross-zone rates are higher than same-zone rates.
Zone 5 ↔ Zone 5 (UK/Europe internal)$60 per kg
  • Highest per-kg rate applies to routes between Zone 5 destinations.
Other cross-zone rates$29–$55 per kg
  • Full crossing rate matrix: Zone2→Zone3 $29, Zone2→Zone4 $39, Zone2→Zone5 $44, Zone3→Zone4 $40, Zone3→Zone5 $45, Zone4→Zone5 $55.
  • Rates are symmetric (same in both directions).

FAQ

Can I buy extra baggage online after booking?

Yes. Purchase extra baggage through Manage My Booking, the Malaysia Airlines app, or the call centre, and get 20% off compared to airport rates.

Where do I buy extra baggage?

Online via Manage My Booking on malaysiaairlines.com, through the mobile app, or by calling the contact centre at 1 300 88 3000 (Malaysia) / +60 3 7843 3000 (international).

When is the deadline to buy extra baggage online?

You can pre-purchase extra baggage up to 24 hours before take-off. Buy earlier to secure the 20% online discount.

How does Malaysia Airlines calculate extra baggage charges?

Most routes use a weight concept: charges are per kg based on a 5-zone system ($11–$60/kg depending on origin/destination zones). Routes to Africa or the Americas use a piece concept.

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

Yes. Buying online or via the call centre gives a 20% discount off the airport excess baggage rate.

Can I get a refund on extra baggage?

No. Extra baggage purchased is non-refundable. Unused weight is forfeited, not transferable or exchangeable.

Do partner-operated or codeshare flights have different baggage rules?

Yes. Extra baggage is only available for Malaysia Airlines (MH) operated flights. It is not valid for MASwings, interline, or codeshare flights.

How much extra baggage can I buy?

There is no stated limit to the number of pieces you may check, as long as total weight does not exceed your allowance plus purchased extra. Each piece must not exceed 32 kg (70 lb).

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