Personal-item bag · 34 × 19 × 15 cm (13.4 × 7.5 × 5.9 in)
Fits 2 cm (0.8 in) to spare on the length
Malaysia Airlines cabin bag and personal item size
Checked against Malaysia Airlines' baggage page on 5 October 2026
Personal item (under the seat)
36 × 25 × 25 cm14.2 × 9.8 × 9.8 in
Cabin bag (overhead locker)
56 × 36 × 23 cm22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in
Also: 115 cm in total (length + width + depth).
Weight: 7 kg (15 lb)
Will your bag fit Malaysia Airlines?
Personal item. Free on every fare. One personal item (briefcase, handbag, laptop or camera bag) for under-seat; Economy total of cabin bag + item is 7 kg.
Cabin bag. Included on every fare listed below. Economy: 1 piece up to 7 kg (15 lbs), 56x36x23 cm = 115 cm, plus personal item; combined 7 kg.
What each Malaysia Airlines fare includes
| Fare | Personal item | Cabin bag | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | Included | Included (7 kg) | 1 piece plus personal item, combined 7 kg. Fare-type differences not stated. |
| Business Suite / Business | Included | Included (14 kg) | 2 pieces, combined 14 kg (31 lbs), max 7 kg each, plus personal item. |
Will a standard carry-on fit Malaysia Airlines?
The most common US carry-on size is 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm, wheels included). On Malaysia Airlines it just fits, with under 1 cm to spare. The common European cabin size, 55 × 40 × 20 cm, doesn't fit (4 cm (1.6 in) too wide; 115 cm in total against a 115 cm limit).
Malaysia Airlines' cabin bag allowance holds about 46 litres. 38 of the 151 airlines we track have a smaller one.
Bags that fit Malaysia Airlines
We checked 1,046 bags with published sizes. 3 fit the personal-item size with at least 1 cm to spare on every side, and another 12 are within a centimeter. 590 fit the cabin bag size comfortably.
Personal item
Personal-item bag · 11 × 8.9 × 4.9 in (28 × 22.5 × 12.5 cm)
Fits 2.5 cm (1 in) to spare on the width
Personal-item bag · 36 × 25 × 13 cm (14 × 10 × 5 in)
Tight exactly at the limit on the length
Personal-item bag · 13.8 × 10 × 6.3 in (34.9 × 25.4 × 15.9 cm)
Tight 0.4 cm (0.2 in) too wide; soft-sided, so it only goes in if it squeezes
Cabin bag
Carry-on suitcase · 19.1 × 12.8 × 8.9 in (48.5 × 32.5 × 22.6 cm)
Tight 0.4 cm (0.2 in) to spare on the depth; 103.6 cm in total against a 115 cm limit; 4.1 kg left for packing
Carry-on suitcase · 55.9 × 35.6 × 22.9 cm (22 × 14 × 9 in)
Tight 0.1 cm (0 in) to spare on the length; 114.3 cm in total against a 115 cm limit
Carry-on suitcase · 55.9 × 35.6 × 22.9 cm (22 × 14 × 9 in)
Tight 0.1 cm (0 in) to spare on the length; 114.3 cm in total against a 115 cm limit
Carry-on suitcase · 55.9 × 35.6 × 22.9 cm (22 × 14 × 9 in)
Tight 0.1 cm (0 in) to spare on the length; 114.3 cm in total against a 115 cm limit; 2.6 kg left for packing
All bags that fit Malaysia Airlines →
If your bag is too big at the gate
Malaysia Airlines doesn't publish a gate fee on its baggage page. Source
Power banks on Malaysia Airlines
You can’t use a power bank on board. Power banks up to 100 Wh go in the cabin; 100–160 Wh needs the airline's approval. Limit: 2 per passenger. Never in checked bags. Max 2; 100-160 Wh needs airline approval; over 160 Wh prohibited. Keep under seat or seat pocket, not overhead bin, in a separate bag or pouch. (in force since 1 April 2025)
Work out your power bank's watt-hours · Power bank rules on every airline
Worth knowing
- Personal item counts toward the 7 kg Economy limit.
- Power banks must not go in overhead bins.
- Interline trips follow the Most Significant Carrier's power bank policy.
Airlines with similar limits
- Jetstar: 56 × 36 × 23 cm
- Virgin Australia: 56 × 36 × 23 cm
- Qantas: 56 × 36 × 23 cm
- Virgin Atlantic: 56 × 36 × 23 cm
Malaysia Airlines bag questions
What size is the Malaysia Airlines personal item?
Malaysia Airlines' free personal item can be up to 36 × 25 × 25 cm (14.2 × 9.8 × 9.8 in). One personal item (briefcase, handbag, laptop or camera bag) for under-seat; Economy total of cabin bag + item is 7 kg.
How big can a Malaysia Airlines cabin bag be?
Up to 56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in), and no heavier than 7 kg (15 lb). The airline doesn’t say whether wheels and handles count, so measure them in.
Which bags fit Malaysia Airlines' limits?
Of the 1,046 bags we track, 3 fit the personal-item size with at least 1 cm to spare and 590 fit the cabin bag size. See the list.
Can I take a power bank on Malaysia Airlines?
Yes, in your cabin bag only. You can’t use a power bank on board. Power banks up to 100 Wh go in the cabin; 100–160 Wh needs the airline's approval. Limit: 2 per passenger. Never in checked bags.
Sources. cabin baggage page · additional restrictions (power banks) · news: power bank use ban from 1 April 2025. Rules checked 5 October 2026. Some details the airline doesn’t publish are marked as such above. Airline staff have the final say at the gate. Spotted a change? Tell us.
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