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

Q: Can I buy extra baggage online after booking?

Yes. Pre-purchase extra baggage at the time of booking or through Manage My Booking, or via the call centre, and get 20% off compared to airport rates.

Q: Where do I buy extra baggage?

Online via Manage My Booking on malaysiaairlines.com using your 6-digit booking reference and last name, or through the Global Contact Centre at 1 300 88 3000 (Malaysia) / +603 7843 3000 (outside Malaysia).

Q: When is the deadline to buy extra baggage online?

The extra baggage page states pre-purchase is available up to 24 hours before take-off, while an AskMH article (Jul 2025) states pre-purchase via Manage My Booking is possible up to 6 hours before departure. Buy earlier to secure the 20% online discount.

Q: How does Malaysia Airlines calculate extra baggage charges?

Most routes use a weight concept: charges are per kg based on a 5-zone system (USD 15–USD 72/kg depending on origin/destination zones). Routes to/from North America, South America or Africa use a piece concept (USD 280 per extra piece; USD 83 Economy overweight to 32 kg).

Q: 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.

Q: Can I get a refund on extra baggage?

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

Q: 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.

Q: 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) and must measure under 158 cm (62 in) total linear dimensions; 158–204 cm pieces are oversized and pieces over 204 cm go via MASKargo.

Q: What happens to my extra baggage if I change or miss my flight?

For voluntary changes, extra baggage carries over only if all criteria are met (same booking reference, same origin and destination, MH-operated flights, unchanged passenger details, space availability, no domestic/international mixing), arranged via MH ticket offices or the call centre. If you miss your flight, extra baggage cannot be used on the next flight.

MH / MAS · Malaysia

Pre-purchase extra baggage at a 20% discount via Manage My Booking or the call centre. Use the official links below to review baggage rules, booking access, and related airline services.

Baggage Policy Official website

Updated Oct 8, 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.

Label	Amount	Notes
Weight Concept — All routes except Japan/Jeddah/Madinah/AMAL — Value	20 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 — Basic	25 kg	Rendered on table 1: Economy Basic = 25 kg.
Weight Concept — All routes except Japan/Jeddah/Madinah/AMAL — Flex / Shuttle	35 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 / Flex	35 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) — Group	30 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 routes	40 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.

Weight Concept varies by fare brand on all routes; Piece Concept on international PC-ticketed flights. Max single piece 32 kg, linear <158 cm.

Label	Amount	Notes
Weight Concept — All routes except Japan/Jeddah/Madinah/AMAL — Basic	40 kg	Rendered on table 1: Business Basic = 40 kg.
Weight Concept — All routes except Japan/Jeddah/Madinah/AMAL — Flex / Shuttle	50 kg	Rendered on table 1: Business Flex/Shuttle = 50 kg.
Weight Concept — Japan routes (MY ↔ JP) — Basic	40 kg	Rendered on table 2: Business Basic = 40 kg (after Economy Group 30 cell).
Weight Concept — Japan routes (MY ↔ JP) — Flex	50 kg	Rendered on table 2: Business Flex = 50 kg.
Piece Concept — International (PC-ticketed)	2 pcs OR max 32kg/pc	Rendered on table 3: INTERNATIONAL / Ticketed FBA / Business = '2 pcs OR max 32kg/pc'. Verbatim. Loyalty extras as per table 3 notes: Enrich Platinum 4 pcs, Gold 3 pcs, oneworld Emerald 3 pcs, Sapphire 2 pcs (Sapphire Economy-cabin rule noted but rendered as 2 pcs for both cabins).

Malaysia Airlines Business Suite (flagship cabin, mapped to first). Weight Concept only; piece table does not list Business Suite. Max single piece 32 kg, linear <158 cm.

Label	Amount	Notes
Weight Concept — All routes except Japan/Jeddah/Madinah/AMAL — All fare brands	55 kg	Rendered on table 1: Business Suite All = 55 kg.
Weight Concept — Japan routes (MY ↔ JP) — All fare brands	55 kg	Rendered on table 2: Business Suite All = 55 kg.

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

Go to malaysiaairlines.com and open 'Manage My Booking'.
Enter your 6-digit booking reference and last name to retrieve your reservation.
Select the extra baggage option and choose the additional weight you need.
Review the price and complete payment.

Prices

On most routes, excess baggage is charged per kilogram under a 5-zone system for weight beyond the free allowance. Rates are symmetric in both directions.

Label	Amount	Notes
Within Malaysia (Zone 1 to Zone 1)	USD 15 per kg	Domestic rate per kilogram beyond the free baggage allowance. Government warrant passengers on domestic services: USD 5 per kg.
Zone 1 ↔ Zone 2	USD 19 per kg	Zone 2: Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Myanmar, Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam.
Zone 1 ↔ Zone 3	USD 18 per kg	Zone 3: Bangladesh, India, Japan, Republic of Korea, Nepal, Qatar, Sri Lanka, Maldives.
Zone 1 ↔ Zone 4	USD 30 per kg	Zone 4: Australia and New Zealand.
Zone 1 ↔ Zone 5	USD 36 per kg	Zone 5: United Kingdom and Europe.
Zone 2 ↔ Zone 2	USD 38 per kg	Same-zone rate for travel between two Zone 2 destinations.
Zone 3 ↔ Zone 3	USD 36 per kg	Same-zone rate for travel between two Zone 3 destinations.
Zone 4 ↔ Zone 4	USD 60 per kg	Same-zone rate for travel between two Zone 4 destinations.
Zone 5 ↔ Zone 5	USD 72 per kg	Same-zone rate for travel between two Zone 5 destinations.
Zone 2 ↔ Zone 3	USD 37 per kg	Crossing rate between a Zone 2 and a Zone 3 destination, in either direction.
Zone 2 ↔ Zone 4	USD 49 per kg	Crossing rate between a Zone 2 and a Zone 4 destination, in either direction.
Zone 2 ↔ Zone 5	USD 55 per kg	Crossing rate between a Zone 2 and a Zone 5 destination, in either direction.
Zone 3 ↔ Zone 4	USD 48 per kg	Crossing rate between a Zone 3 and a Zone 4 destination, in either direction.
Zone 3 ↔ Zone 5	USD 54 per kg	Crossing rate between a Zone 3 and a Zone 5 destination, in either direction.
Zone 4 ↔ Zone 5	USD 66 per kg	Crossing rate between a Zone 4 and a Zone 5 destination, in either direction.

Routes to/from North America, South America or Africa use a piece-concept system with fixed per-piece rates.

Label	Amount	Notes
Economy extra piece	USD 280 per piece	Maximum 23 kg per piece. Applies on routes to/from North America, South America and Africa.
Economy overweight piece (up to 32 kg)	USD 83	Flat overweight fee to take an Economy piece from 23 kg up to 32 kg on piece-concept routes.
Business extra piece	USD 280 per piece	Maximum 32 kg per piece; no separate overweight fee applies. Applies on routes to/from North America, South America and Africa.

Prepaying online or via the call centre gives a 20% discount compared to airport rates.

Label	Amount	Notes
Online pre-purchase discount	20% off	Available through Manage My Booking or the call centre (1 300 88 3000). Pre-purchase cut-off differs by source: 24 hours before take-off per the baggage page, 6 hours before departure per AskMH (see timing FAQ).
Airport rate	See official pricing	Full excess baggage rate applies at the check-in counter. Any weight exceeding both the free allowance and pre-purchased extra will be charged at the normal airport rate.

Fee/rule information: no single checked piece may exceed 32 kg. On piece-concept routes a flat overweight fee applies; elsewhere excess weight is charged per kg at the applicable zone rate.

Label	Amount	Notes
Maximum single-piece weight	See official pricing	No single checked piece may exceed 32 kg (70 lb) on any route or cabin. Weight beyond the free allowance plus purchased extra is charged as excess baggage at the applicable zone rate.
Piece-concept routes — Economy overweight to 32 kg	USD 83	Flat fee to take an Economy piece from 23 kg up to 32 kg on Americas/Africa routes.

FAQ

Can I buy extra baggage online after booking?

Yes. Pre-purchase extra baggage at the time of booking or through Manage My Booking, or via 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 using your 6-digit booking reference and last name, or through the Global Contact Centre at 1 300 88 3000 (Malaysia) / +603 7843 3000 (outside Malaysia).

When is the deadline to buy extra baggage online?

The extra baggage page states pre-purchase is available up to 24 hours before take-off, while an AskMH article (Jul 2025) states pre-purchase via Manage My Booking is possible up to 6 hours before departure. 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 (USD 15–USD 72/kg depending on origin/destination zones). Routes to/from North America, South America or Africa use a piece concept (USD 280 per extra piece; USD 83 Economy overweight to 32 kg).

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) and must measure under 158 cm (62 in) total linear dimensions; 158–204 cm pieces are oversized and pieces over 204 cm go via MASKargo.

What happens to my extra baggage if I change or miss my flight?

For voluntary changes, extra baggage carries over only if all criteria are met (same booking reference, same origin and destination, MH-operated flights, unchanged passenger details, space availability, no domestic/international mixing), arranged via MH ticket offices or the call centre. If you miss your flight, extra baggage cannot be used on the next flight.

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