AirAsia Baggage Allowance Malaysia - Allowances, top-ups and fees when flying with AirAsia

About to jet off for a trip within Malaysia or overseas? If you’re flying with AirAsia, it’s crucial to know the AirAsia baggage allowance so you don’t accidentally pack more than you’re allowed to take onto the plane. Arriving at the airport with more baggage than your ticket allows for is an extra hassle, and can mean high and unexpected fees. Read on for all you need to know about the allowed AirAsia baggage size and weight.

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Difference between AirAsia check in baggage and hand carry AirAsia hand carry baggage allowance AirAsia excess carry on baggage price AirAsia check in baggage allowance AirAsia excess checked baggage price Make the most out of your foreign currency transactions when you shop with Wise

AirAsia baggage allowance

When you book your flight with AirAsia you’ll also be able to book your required baggage. Generally you’ll find all tickets come with complimentary carry on baggage¹, but if you want AirAsia check in baggage², the chances are that you’ll need to pay extra and commit to the weight or size of bag you’ll be carrying.

In this guide we’ll walk through the allowed AirAsia hand carry luggage size, as well as your options for hold baggage, so you don’t run into any difficulties when boarding.

Difference between AirAsia check in baggage and AirAsia hand carry

So what do we mean when we talk about check in and hand carry (or carry on) baggage?

• AirAsia check in baggage - larger cases or bags, which you’ll hand over at KLIA or wherever else you’re departing from, and collect on arrival at your destination airport.
• AirAsia cabin baggage - one or two smaller items which you can take into the plane’s cabin with you. This can be a small bag of essentials, as well as valuables, and items like your passport or any documents you need to have with you to enter your destination country.

There are different rules about the AirAsia carry on allowance, in terms of weight and bag size, and the weight and size options for AirAsia check in bags. There are also some important restrictions in terms of what you can pack where, which we’ll walk through in just a moment.

Baggage allowance on routes from Malaysia to the US

Before we move on to the details of the AirAsia baggage allowance policy, it’s worth a quick note about flying from Malaysia to the US. If you’re on a US bound route with AirAsia, your luggage policy is likely to be different compared to the policy used for all other routes. While AirAsia check in baggage for most routes is measured by total weight, for US routes, the number of luggage items is the key factor.

That means that if you’re travelling from Malaysia to Singapore for example, you can split your luggage allowance between as many bags as you want, as long as the total weight remains within your allowance. When flying from KLIA to the US, you’ll need to be guided by the total number of luggage pieces as well - usually meaning you have to prebook one or two luggage pieces when you arrange your ticket, and won’t be able to split your allowance between additional bags.

If you’re flying with AirAsia to the US, be sure to double check the baggage policies as they may be different to those you’re familiar with for regional travel.

AirAsia hand carry baggage allowance

The basic AirAsia carry on baggage allowance comprises of two items in total, which can include the following:

One cabin bag no larger than 56cm (H) X 36cm (W) X 23cm (D). This bag must fit in the overhead storage compartment in the aircraft cabin.

AND

One laptop bag or handbag or small bag, no larger than 40cm (H) X 30cm (W) X 10cm (L). This bag must fit under the seat in front of you.

In total the weight of both pieces must not exceed 7kg. You may be asked to weigh your bags together as part of the check in process.

AirAsia excess carry on baggage price

If you know you’ll need to bring more carry on luggage into the plane’s cabin than is allowed in your ticket, you can also choose to add an extra item of carry on, up to 7kg in weight. There’s an additional fee for this service which may vary depending on the flight route. If your excess cabin bag weighs over 7kg there’s a good chance you’ll need to check it in and have it travel in the hold.

What is the AirAsia hand carry liquid allowance?

There are limits to the amount of liquids, aerosols and gels (LAG) you can take into a plane’s cabin³. That means you can’t take some items in your carry on - but you can pack them safely in your hold luggage instead,

In your AirAsia hand carry bag you can only take liquids, aerosols or gels which are smaller than 100ml in volume. Additionally, any LAG items you carry must be placed into a clear, sealable bag which is no larger in total volume than 80 cm- so for example, a small bag of 20x20 cm or 15x25 cm.

A few destinations, including Australia, have additional LAG rules, so make sure you’re familiar with what’s required based on your specific trip.

What items are prohibited in AirAsia hand carry?

As you’d expect, some items can not be included in AirAsia carry on luggage - usually for safety reasons. While you’ll need to double check for any local restrictions at the airport you’re departing from, and on the specific route you’re travelling, this usually means you can not carry on items like⁴:

• Pointed or sharp objects, like knives, scissors or tools
• Blunt objects like martial arts equipment or baseball bats

There are also specific rules about the size and type of batteries allowed into the cabin of a plane - standard mobile phones and electronic devices are usually fine, but if you’re carrying anything unusual, do check the rules thoroughly.

One useful question if you’re travelling during wet season - is an umbrella allowed in hand carry with AirAsia?

Unfortunately, here we have bad news. While different routes and airports may have their own rules, there’s a very high chance that you won’t be allowed to pop your umbrella in your hand carry with AirAsia. Pack it somewhere easily accessible in your hold luggage instead, so you can grab it before you leave the airport when you arrive at your destination.

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AirAsia check in baggage allowance

When you book your AirAsia flight ticket you’ll be able to add in hold luggage at the same time. Some ticket classes may offer complimentary luggage, but in most cases if you’re buying a standard ticket you need to also select how large or how heavy a bag you’re planning to check in. You can add a bag to your booking after you’ve initially bought your ticket - but this is more expensive, as we’ll see next.

The exact options for AirAsia check in baggage allowance can vary by flight route, but usually you’ll be able to pick the option to add on a bag of 15kg to 40kg as a standard. There are also limited options to add in up to 50kg or 60kg of luggage on some routes.

It’s worth noting that each individual case can’t weigh more than 32kg, so if you select a higher check in baggage amount you’ll have to split your things over more than one bag.

AirAsia excess checked baggage price

So, let’s say you’ve packed more than you expected for your upcoming trip. What's the AirAsia baggage price per kg to allow you to get on the plane with all your stuff - and without any extra hassle?

AirAsia’s excess checked baggage prices may vary depending on the AirAsia entity you’ve booked with - here we’ve relied on the costs for AirAsia Berhad, but if you’re flying with a different part of the airline you’ll need to double check all the details using the online FAQ pages.

Here are the AirAsia Berhad additional checked baggage prices, for booking with your original ticket and for later addition⁵:

Weight	Fee when booked with original ticket	Fee when adding excess baggage later
15 kg	61.6 MYR	86.8 MYR
20 kg	78.4 MYR	109.2 MYR
25 kg	96.6 MYR	135.8 MYR
30 kg	123.3 MYR	172.2 MYR
40 kg	190.4 MYR	266 MYR
50 kg	247.8 MYR	327.55 MYR
60 kg	334.6 MYR	442.45 MYR

What items are prohibited in the AirAsia check in baggage?

We took a quick look earlier at which items are not allowed into carry on baggage with AirAsia - there are also some restrictions you’ll need to know about for hold luggage. Generally the rules are pretty intuitive, but it’s worth reading them over to avoid hassle. For example, you must not pack - in either hold or carry on baggage - the following items:

• Any real or replica firearms
• Explosive or flammable substance including self heating meals
• Any live plants or flowers
• Any chemical or toxic substances, including some types of battery

There’s also a ban at the time of writing on any import of pork products into Malaysia, as well as additional restrictions if you’re travelling with Thai AirAsia.

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Sources:

1. AirAsia cabin baggage
2. AirAsia checked baggage
3. AirAsia LAG policy
4. AirAsia prohibited items
5. AirAsia fees
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