Air Malta is the national airline of Malta, operating flights to and from various destinations across Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.
Like any other airline, Air Malta has specific policies regarding hand and checked baggage that you need to follow.
Find out everything you need about Air Malta hand and checked baggage allowance and how strict they are with their hand luggage weight and size, to avoid any last minute surprises at the airport.
Let’s dive right in.
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Air Malta Cabin Baggage
The number and weight of Carry on baggage you are entitled to carry with Air Malta depends on your booking tickets and route as described in the table below.
| Travel Class | Maximum Dimensions | Maximum Weight allowed |
|---|---|---|
| Smart Business and Business Freedom | 2 pieces of hand baggage: 40x55x25cms each | 2 pieces x 15 kg total weight per person (1 piece x 10kg max) // Infants not entitled to hand baggage |
| Just Business and Business upgrades | 1 piece of hand baggage: 40x55x25cms and 1 small bag 40x30x15cms | 1 piece x 10 kg per person plus a small bag not weighing more than 2 kgs // Infants not entitled to hand baggage |
| Go Light, Go Smart and Go Flex | 1 piece of hand baggage: 40x55x25cms and 1 small bag 40x30x15cms | 1 piece x 10 kg per person plus a small bag not weighing more than 2 kgs // Infants not entitled to hand baggage. |
Other items allowed on board:
In addition of your cabin baggage , you are also allowed to carry on board the following items:
- a bag with duty free items
- a Camera a
- small umbrellas
- netbook/tablet cases and purses must be part of the 2Kg entitlement for the additional hand baggage.
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How Strict Is Air Malta With Hand Baggage?
If your Hand baggage exceeds the given dimensions and weight it will not be accepted as cabin baggage, so it will be subject for checked baggage rules.
If you are not sure about your baggage size or weight please check at the bag drop desk (but checking the size and weight of your bag at home is better ) before going through the security line, where you will be advised if the fee is applicable.
Besides, Air Malta has some restrictions on what you can pack in your hand baggage. For instance, carrying ammunition and firearms in hand baggage is strictly not permitted.
Learn more about what is allowed and what to take in both carry on and checked baggage.
Air Malta Checked Baggage Allowance
The amount of baggage you can check in depends on the travel class of your ticket.
Air Malta checked baggage depends on your booking tickets and destination:
| Product Family | Baggage Allowance |
| Go Light | No Free Bag |
| Go Smart | 1PC each – 23kg |
| Go Flex | 1PC each – 23kg |
| Just Business | 1PC each – 32kg |
| Smart Business | 2PC each – 32kg each |
| Business Freedom | 2PC – 32kg each |
Infants Checked Baggage
Infants from 0 up to 2 years are allowed to check 10 kg per infant except Go Light Fare.
Children and Minors (2 years up to the 12th birthday date) are allowed the Same as adult baggage allowances
Air Malta Excess Baggage Fees
Air Malta wants you to get the most of your trip when flying with it and offers a range of luggage allowances.
If you want to carry more items than usual, you might need to buy an Air Malta Excess Baggage Voucher. It’s perfect for the compulsive shopper or the gift-givers sharing memories of a trip with loved ones on their return.
Excess baggage fees when purchasing online:
| Currency | Add Weight to Free Piece | 1st Extra Piece | 1st Extra Piece Heavy | 2 Extra Pieces | 2 Extra Pieces Heavy | Extra Pieces Business |
| EUR | Go Light – n/a Go Smart / Go Flex – 50 | 60 | 100 | 160 | 240 | 50 |
| GBP | Go Light – n/a Go Smart / Go Flex – 45 | 50 | 85 | 145 | 210 | 40 |
| CHF | Go Light – n/a Go Smart / Go Flex – 55 | 65 | 110 | 185 | 260 | 50 |
| USD | Go Light – n/a Go Smart / Go Flex – 55 | 65 | 110 | 190 | 270 | 65 |
Excess baggage fees at the airport:
| Currency | Add Weight to Free Piece | 1st Extra Piece – Max 23 kg | 1st Extra Piece Heavy 23 to 32 kg | Additional Piece – Max 23 kg | Additional Piece Heavy 23 to 32 kg | Extra Pieces in Business – Max 32 kg |
| EUR | Go Light – n/a Go Smart / Go Flex – 60 | 80 | 110 | 170 | 250 | 70 |
| GBP | Go Light – n/a Go Smart / Go Flex – 50 | 70 | 95 | 150 | 215 | 60 |
| CHF | Go Light – n/a Go Smart / Go Flex – 65 | 85 | 120 | 185 | 270 | 70 |
| USD | Go Light – n/a Go Smart / Go Flex – 65 | 90 | 125 | 190 | 280 | 90 |
Quick links
Disclosure:All information is pulled from The airline websites as a resource. Airline websites are the authority and can change at any time. For the latest information please visit the Airline website : www.airmalta.com