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Malaysia Airlines
Malaysia Airlines at a glance
- 219flights a day2nd busiest of 5 airlines
- 30routes flown
- 16airports served
- 05:20 – 23:00first and last
Checked baggage included with the fares we recorded: 20 kg. Airlines sell more; this is what the cheapest fares carried.
Collected 28 September 2026. Not live — check with the airline before booking.
Malaysia Airlines (MH) calls itself the national carrier of Malaysia, and is part of Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG). Its main hub is Terminal 1 at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA, airport code KUL), and the direct domestic routes recorded for it all start there. The check-in and baggage rules below are the airline's own, as published in September 2026.
Which terminal Malaysia Airlines uses at Kuala Lumpur
A domestic Malaysia Airlines passenger uses KLIA Terminal 1, which the airline's own site calls its main hub. Terminal 2 is AirAsia's domestic terminal, so check that your booking says Terminal 1 before you set off for the airport. KLIA is about 45km south of Kuala Lumpur city centre, in Sepang, Selangor.
The airline's Terminal 1 guide, as read in September 2026, puts domestic check-in on Level 5: Economy at row B, where the self-service bag drop is too, Enrich Platinum members at D13 to D14 and Business at D15 to D18. Domestic arrivals come in at Gates A and B on Level 3 of the Main Terminal, with baggage claim on belts K, L and M. Firefly, another Malaysia Aviation Group airline, moved its jet services from Subang to Terminal 1 on 19 August 2025.
Malaysia Airlines fare brands and checked baggage
On domestic flights Malaysia Airlines counts checked baggage by weight, and the allowance depends on the fare brand you book. The table shows what the airline currently allows, from its checked baggage page as read in September 2026, under a weight concept in force since 1 December 2021. Check the allowance on your own booking before you fly, because the airline can change it.
| Fare brand | Cabin | Checked baggage, domestic |
|---|---|---|
| Economy Value | Economy | 20kg |
| Economy Basic | Economy | 25kg |
| Economy Flex/Shuttle | Economy | 35kg |
| Business Basic | Business | 40kg |
| Business Flex/Shuttle | Business | 50kg |
| Business Suite | Business | 55kg |
Cabin baggage on Malaysia Airlines
In Economy the airline allows one cabin piece of up to 7kg, and that includes one personal item. In Business and Business Suite it allows two pieces with a combined weight of up to 14kg, no more than 7kg each, again including one personal item. A bag for the overhead bin can measure up to 56 x 36 x 23cm, and an item under the seat up to 25 x 36 x 25cm.
Checking in for a Malaysia Airlines flight
Online check-in, on the website or the MH App, opens 48 hours before departure and closes 90 minutes before it. At the airport the check-in counter closes 60 minutes before departure, and on domestic flights the boarding gate closes 30 minutes before.
Self-check-in is mandatory for Economy passengers at KLIA. The exceptions the airline lists are passengers with a special service request, groups of more than nine and standby passengers. Its check-in page names self-service kiosks at Kuala Lumpur, Kuching, Kota Kinabalu, Kota Bharu, Johor Bahru and Langkawi.
Documents to carry on Malaysia Airlines domestic flights
Malaysia Airlines' travel documents page says that for domestic flights within Peninsular Malaysia and Sabah and Sarawak, original documents must be presented for verification. Carry the original of whichever identity document you travel on.
For domestic travel departing Sabah or Sarawak, the Immigration Department of Malaysia lists the documents it accepts, one of which must be shown with a valid pass and a boarding pass. The list includes a Malaysian passport, a Restricted Travel Document, a MyKad, a MyKid and a birth certificate, and the department's page gives the one list for both states. Read the full list there before you fly.
The Section 66 exemption endorsement is a separate matter that relates only to Sabah: it is issued only by the Sabah State Immigration Department.
Where Malaysia Airlines flies in Malaysia
Direct domestic flights recorded for Malaysia Airlines from Kuala Lumpur go to these airports. Timetables change, so confirm a route with the airline before you plan around it.
| Destination | Airport | Route from Kuala Lumpur |
|---|---|---|
| Alor Setar | Sultan Abdul Halim Airport (AOR) | Kuala Lumpur to Alor Setar |
| Bintulu | Bintulu Airport (BTU) | Kuala Lumpur to Bintulu |
| Johor Bahru | Senai International Airport (JHB) | Kuala Lumpur to Johor Bahru |
| Kota Bharu | Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (KBR) | Kuala Lumpur to Kota Bharu |
| Kota Kinabalu | Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) | Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu |
| Kuala Terengganu | Sultan Mahmud Airport (TGG) | Kuala Lumpur to Kuala Terengganu |
| Kuantan | Kuantan Airport (KUA) | Kuala Lumpur to Kuantan |
| Kuching | Kuching International Airport (KCH) | Kuala Lumpur to Kuching |
| Labuan | Labuan Airport (LBU) | Kuala Lumpur to Labuan |
| Langkawi | Langkawi International Airport (LGK) | Kuala Lumpur to Langkawi |
| Miri | Miri Airport (MYY) | Kuala Lumpur to Miri |
| Penang | Penang International Airport (PEN) | Kuala Lumpur to Penang |
| Sandakan | Sandakan Airport (SDK) | Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan |
| Sibu | Sibu Airport (SBW) | Kuala Lumpur to Sibu |
| Tawau | Tawau Airport (TWU) | Kuala Lumpur to Tawau |
What catches people out on Malaysia Airlines
- Economy Value, the fare brand with the smallest checked allowance, carries 20kg, against 25kg on Economy Basic and 35kg on Economy Flex/Shuttle, so check which brand you are buying before you pack.
- Online check-in closes 90 minutes before departure, half an hour earlier than the airport counter, which closes 60 minutes before.
- Self-check-in is mandatory for Economy passengers at KLIA unless one of the airline's exceptions applies: a special service request, a group of more than nine, or standby.
- The airline asks for original documents on its domestic flights, so bring the original identity document you travel on.
Two aircraft in the Malaysia Airlines fleet: the A330neo and the 737-8
The airline describes the Airbus A330neo as the newest addition to its fleet, with Business Class and Economy Class cabins and some seats with extra legroom. It also flies the Boeing 737-8, also known as the 737 MAX 8, which its site writes as B737-8. The 737-8 page notes that the airline's first Boeing, a 737-200, landed at Subang International Airport in 1972.
Enrich, the Malaysia Airlines loyalty programme
Enrich is the travel and lifestyle loyalty programme of Malaysia Airlines, with four tiers: Blue, Silver, Gold and Platinum. Members earn on Malaysia Airlines, oneworld partner airlines and Enrich partners, and redeem for flights, upgrades, lounge access and hotel stays. Enrich Points and Elite Points earnings, and the requirements for Elite Status, changed from 1 January 2026.
Who owns Malaysia Airlines
Malaysia Airlines Berhad is a subsidiary of Malaysia Aviation Group. The group's other businesses include Firefly, AMAL by Malaysia Airlines, MASkargo and AeroDarat Services.
AirBorneo has had full legal and operational responsibility for all services previously operated by MASwings since 1 January 2026. The handover followed a Sale and Purchase Agreement between MAG and the Sarawak Government, signed on 12 February 2025.
Malaysia Airlines: common questions
Which terminal does Malaysia Airlines use at Kuala Lumpur International Airport?
Domestic Malaysia Airlines passengers use KLIA Terminal 1, the airline's main hub. Domestic check-in is on Level 5.
How much checked baggage does Malaysia Airlines allow on domestic flights?
It depends on the fare brand. As of September 2026 the airline allows 20kg on Economy Value, 25kg on Economy Basic and 35kg on Economy Flex/Shuttle, and 40kg, 50kg and 55kg on Business Basic, Business Flex/Shuttle and Business Suite. Check the allowance on your own booking before you fly.
When does Malaysia Airlines check-in close?
Online check-in closes 90 minutes before departure and the airport check-in counter 60 minutes before. On domestic flights the boarding gate closes 30 minutes before departure.
Does Malaysia Airlines run the flights MASwings used to operate?
Those services belong to AirBorneo, which took full legal and operational responsibility for all services previously operated by MASwings from 1 January 2026.