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Malaysia Airlines carry-on: 56 × 36 × 23 cm

Last checked: 7/16/2026 • IATA: MH • ICAO: MAS

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Carry-on for the overhead bin

Included in fare

Dimensions H×W×D
UnitHWD
cm563623
Weight
7 kg / 15 lb

Economy includes one cabin bag at the displayed 7 kg limit. Business Class and Business Suite include two pieces with a combined 14 kg limit, while each piece remains limited to 7 kg.

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Source for this section: Cabin baggage

Personal item

Included in fare

Dimensions H×W×D
UnitHWD
cm253625
  • One listed personal item, such as a handbag, briefcase, laptop bag or small camera bag, is included and must fit under the seat.
  • Its weight is combined with the cabin-baggage limit for the travel class rather than receiving a separate allowance.

Source for this section: Personal items

Checked baggage

  • From 1 January 2026, the published Economy allowances for Malaysia Airlines domestic and international Value, Basic and Flex fares are 20 kg, 25 kg and 35 kg.
  • Business Basic, Flex and Suite use 40 kg, 50 kg and 55 kg; Japan, Jeddah and AMAL routes have listed exceptions, and each standard piece must stay below 158 linear cm.

Source for this section: 2026 baggage allowance update

Overweight & excess baggage

  • Extra baggage can be pre-purchased online or through the call centre up to 24 hours before departure.
  • The applicable amount and fee depend on the itinerary and purchase channel; oversized pieces between 158 and 204 linear cm can attract a surcharge, while larger items may need MASKargo.

Source for this section: Extra baggage

Liquids in carry-on

Allowed

  • Malaysia Airlines limits each liquid, aerosol or gel container in cabin baggage to 100 ml and requires all containers to fit inside one resealable transparent bag with a maximum total volume of one litre.
  • Medicines, baby food and special dietary liquids can have documented exceptions, while airport security rules still apply.

Source for this section: Cabin liquids

Pets

Pet transport

Varies

Dogs, cats, household birds and other pets can be accepted with advance permission, a suitable crate and the required health, vaccination and entry documents.

More details
  • They travel in the cargo compartment rather than the passenger cabin and are charged as excess baggage outside the free allowance; guide dogs have separate free-carriage provisions.

Source for this section: General Conditions of Carriage

Special baggage

Sports equipment

Varies

Malaysia Airlines lists golf, surf, bicycle, fishing, diving, ski and other sports equipment as special baggage requiring suitable protective packing.

More details
  • Some items require reservations, oversized pieces can attract a surcharge, and acceptance remains subject to size, weight and operational limits.

Source for this section: Sporting equipment

Musical instruments

Varies

Small instruments can travel as cabin baggage when they meet the cabin limits.

More details
  • Larger delicate instruments can require a purchased cabin seat, while robust large instruments can be checked; Malaysia Airlines recommends protective packing and applies the relevant baggage and oversize conditions.

Source for this section: Musical instruments

Medical equipment

Allowed

Malaysia Airlines publishes handling rules for battery-powered wheelchairs and mobility aids, and its medical-assistance service covers passengers travelling with portable oxygen concentrators, infusion pumps and suction equipment.

More details
  • Medical portable electronic devices must be FAA approved, and passengers requiring medical clearance must submit the MEDIF process before travel.

Source for this section: Medical assistance

Advance coordination, protective packing and aircraft-specific acceptance can apply.

Prohibited items in the cabin

  • Explosives and oxidising materials
  • Flammable liquids and compressed gases
  • Corrosives, acids and poisons
  • Radioactive and strongly magnetic materials
  • This is a selected summary of categories Malaysia Airlines marks as prohibited in both checked and cabin baggage, not the complete list.
  • Weapons, batteries, mobility aids, electronic smoking devices and other regulated articles can have separate baggage-location, packing, quantity or approval conditions.

Source for this section: Restricted baggage items

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