--- title: "Malaysia Airlines carry-on: 56 × 36 × 23 cm | AirlineLimits" description: "Malaysia Airlines: carry-on 56 × 36 × 23 cm; weight 7 kg. Fare status, personal item, checked baggage and official sources." canonical: "https://airlinelimits.com/en/airlines/mh/" language: "en" format: clean-markdown-mirror --- This is the clean Markdown mirror of [https://airlinelimits.com/en/airlines/mh/](https://airlinelimits.com/en/airlines/mh/). Editorial content is maintained on the canonical HTML page. # Malaysia Airlines carry-on: 56 × 36 × 23 cm Last checked: 7/16/2026 • IATA: MH • ICAO: MAS [Compare this airline](https://airlinelimits.com/en/compare-airlines/?airlines=MH) - oneworld Not a binding baggage approval: fare, route, aircraft or operating carrier can vary. Check the linked official sources before booking and departure. ## Carry-on for the overhead bin Included in fare **[Dimensions H×W×D](https://airlinelimits.com/en/baggage-dimensions/)** | Unit | H | W | D | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | cm | 56 | 36 | 23 | **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. Source for this section: [Cabin baggage](https://www.malaysiaairlines.com/my/en/travel-info/baggage/cabin-baggage.html) ## Personal item Included in fare **[Dimensions H×W×D](https://airlinelimits.com/en/baggage-dimensions/)** | Unit | H | W | D | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | cm | 25 | 36 | 25 | - 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](https://www.malaysiaairlines.com/my/en/travel-info/baggage/cabin-baggage.html) ## 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](https://enrich.malaysiaairlines.com/enrich/news/baggage-allowance/baggage-allowance-updates.html) ## 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](https://www.malaysiaairlines.com/my/en/travel-info/baggage/extra-baggage.html) ## 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](https://www.malaysiaairlines.com/my/en/travel-info/baggage/cabin-baggage.html) ## 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](https://www.malaysiaairlines.com/content/dam/mh/my/en/pdf-file/2024-12-28-General-Conditions-of-Carriage-Malaysia-Airlines.pdf) ## 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](https://www.malaysiaairlines.com/hq/en/travel-info/baggage/special-baggage.html) ### 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](https://www.malaysiaairlines.com/hq/en/travel-info/baggage/special-baggage.html) ### 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](https://www.malaysiaairlines.com/my/en/travel-info/mhguardian.html) 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](https://www.malaysiaairlines.com/ph/en/travel-info/baggage.html) ## Official source - Carry-on baggage: [Cabin baggage](https://www.malaysiaairlines.com/my/en/travel-info/baggage/cabin-baggage.html) - Personal item: [Personal items](https://www.malaysiaairlines.com/my/en/travel-info/baggage/cabin-baggage.html) - Checked baggage: [2026 baggage allowance update](https://enrich.malaysiaairlines.com/enrich/news/baggage-allowance/baggage-allowance-updates.html) - Overweight & excess baggage: [Extra baggage](https://www.malaysiaairlines.com/my/en/travel-info/baggage/extra-baggage.html) - Liquids in carry-on: [Cabin liquids](https://www.malaysiaairlines.com/my/en/travel-info/baggage/cabin-baggage.html) - Pets: [General Conditions of Carriage](https://www.malaysiaairlines.com/content/dam/mh/my/en/pdf-file/2024-12-28-General-Conditions-of-Carriage-Malaysia-Airlines.pdf) - Special baggage: [Special baggage](https://www.malaysiaairlines.com/hq/en/travel-info/baggage/special-baggage.html) - Sports equipment: [Sporting equipment](https://www.malaysiaairlines.com/hq/en/travel-info/baggage/special-baggage.html) - Musical instruments: [Musical instruments](https://www.malaysiaairlines.com/hq/en/travel-info/baggage/special-baggage.html) - Medical equipment: [Medical assistance](https://www.malaysiaairlines.com/my/en/travel-info/mhguardian.html) - Prohibited items in the cabin: [Restricted baggage items](https://www.malaysiaairlines.com/ph/en/travel-info/baggage.html) [How we research and handle gaps](https://airlinelimits.com/en/methodology/) ## Found an error? 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