✓ Policy web-verified 2026-05-31
Air Mauritius (MK) runs a mostly piece-based baggage system, but the exact allowance swings hard with the route, so a Mauritius-to-Paris ticket and a Mauritius-to-Johannesburg ticket are not the same. The headline figures below reflect the policy for tickets issued from 1 April 2026; tickets bought between 1 June 2025 and 31 March 2026 keep the allowance shown at the time of issue.
In short: one 7 kg cabin bag in Economy, one or two checked pieces of 23 kg in Economy depending on route, and two 32 kg pieces in Business across the board. The catch is excess and overweight charges, which are steep on the long-haul routes (France, UK, India, Australia) and only get worse for a second bag.
Quick facts
| Personal item | Coat, laptop, camera, handbag — no separate weight limit if it fits under the seat |
| Cabin bag (Economy) | 1 piece, 7 kg, sum of dimensions up to 115 cm |
| Cabin bag (Business) | 2 pieces, 7 kg each |
| Checked (Economy) | 1 piece x 23 kg most routes; 2 x 23 kg to/from South Africa & continental Africa |
| Checked (Business) | 2 pieces x 32 kg each |
| Overweight (23-32 kg) | EUR 65 (regional) / EUR 100 (long-haul) per bag |
| Extra checked bag | EUR 70-140 first extra, EUR 110-260 second, by route |
| Oversize (158-300 cm) | EUR 325 all routes |
| Sports equipment | EUR 75 short/medium, EUR 110 long-haul |
Cabin bag & personal item
| Item | Allowance |
|---|---|
| Personal / under-seat item | No fixed dimensions published; must fit under the seat in front or in the overhead locker. Coats, umbrellas, laptops, cameras and infant carriers are allowed in addition to the cabin bag with no separate weight limit |
| Cabin / carry-on bag | Sum of length + width + height up to 115 cm · 7 kg (Economy); Business 2 x 7 kg Free (included in all fares) |
Checked baggage & fees
| Checked allowance | Economy: 1 x 23 kg most routes, 2 x 23 kg to/from South Africa and continental Africa. Business: 2 x 32 kg |
| Weight limit | 23 kg per piece (Economy), 32 kg per piece (Business); max single-piece weight 32 kg |
| Typical fee | First checked bag included; extra bags EUR 70-140 (first extra) / EUR 110-260 (second extra) by route |
What each fare includes
| Fare | Personal | Cabin | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy (standard routes) | Under-seat items allowed | 1 x 7 kg | 1 x 23 kg |
| Economy (Africa routes) | Under-seat items allowed | 1 x 7 kg | 2 x 23 kg |
| Economy (Mauritius-Rodrigues) | Under-seat items allowed | 1 x 5 kg | 15 kg (weight concept) |
| Business | Under-seat items allowed | 2 x 7 kg | 2 x 32 kg |
What you actually get on a cheap fare
What you actually get at deal prices: Air Mauritius does not unbundle a “hand-baggage-only” basic fare the way European low-cost-style carriers do. Even the cheapest published Economy fares we see include a 7 kg cabin bag and one 23 kg checked bag as standard (two 23 kg pieces on African routes). That makes a cheap MK fare materially more valuable than a same-price Light fare on Air France, KLM or Emirates, where the checked bag is often stripped out and added back for EUR 50-100.
So when you compare a Mauritius long-haul deal, factor in that the checked bag is already in the price — a EUR 550 MK fare with a bag often beats a EUR 500 European-carrier fare once you add the bag back. The only routes where the included allowance shrinks are the inter-island Rodrigues hops (5 kg cabin, 15 kg checked weight concept).
Oversize, sports & special items
Excess and extra-bag charges (per piece, from the official tariff):
- Overweight (23-32 kg, Economy): EUR 65 from South Africa / Indian Ocean islands; EUR 100 from UK, France, Switzerland, Australia, India, Malaysia.
- Extra bag, Reunion/Madagascar: EUR 70 first extra, EUR 110 second.
- Extra bag, South Africa: EUR 80 first extra, EUR 120 second.
- Extra bag, India / Malaysia / Australia: EUR 140 first extra, EUR 260 second.
- Extra bag, France / UK / Switzerland: EUR 130-140 first extra, EUR 260 second.
- Oversize (158-300 cm): EUR 325 on all routes; over 300 cm must go as cargo.
- Sports equipment: EUR 75 short/medium-haul, EUR 110 long-haul, EUR 150 if oversized.
- Mauritius-Rodrigues domestic excess: MUR 250 per kg, 23 kg max per bag.
Students on student fares and seamen on seaman’s fares get one additional free 23 kg piece (except Mauritius-Rodrigues). Infants get one 23 kg piece (5 kg on Rodrigues routes). Code-share legs follow the operating carrier’s rules — an Air France-operated segment, for example, applies a 55 x 35 x 25 cm cabin limit.
Frequently asked questions
How many bags can I check for free on Air Mauritius in Economy?
One 23 kg checked piece on most routes (France, UK, Switzerland, India, Malaysia, Australia, Reunion, Madagascar). On routes to and from South Africa and continental Africa you get two 23 kg pieces included. The Mauritius-Rodrigues domestic route uses a 15 kg weight allowance instead.
What is the Air Mauritius cabin baggage weight and size limit?
Economy passengers get one cabin bag up to 7 kg with the sum of length, width and height not exceeding 115 cm. Business passengers get two cabin bags of 7 kg each. On the Mauritius-Rodrigues route the cabin limit drops to 5 kg.
Can I bring a personal item in addition to my cabin bag?
Yes. Air Mauritius allows personal accessories such as a coat, umbrella, laptop, camera or infant carrier in addition to the cabin bag, with no separate weight limit, provided they fit under the seat in front or in the overhead locker.
How much does an extra checked bag cost on Air Mauritius?
It varies sharply by route. An extra bag is EUR 70 to Reunion/Madagascar, EUR 80 to South Africa, and EUR 130-140 to France, UK, Switzerland, India, Malaysia or Australia. A second extra bag costs EUR 110-260 depending on the same route bands.
What is the overweight baggage fee on Air Mauritius?
For an Economy bag between 23 and 32 kg, the overweight charge is EUR 65 from South Africa and the Indian Ocean islands, or EUR 100 from the UK, France, Switzerland, Australia, India and Malaysia. No single piece may exceed 32 kg.
Does the cheapest Air Mauritius fare include a checked bag?
Yes. Unlike many European carriers' Light fares, Air Mauritius does not strip the checked bag out of its cheapest Economy fares — even at deal prices you normally get a 7 kg cabin bag plus one 23 kg checked bag (two on African routes). This makes a cheap MK fare more valuable than a same-price hand-baggage-only fare.
What are the Air Mauritius oversize and sports equipment fees?
Oversize bags (total dimensions 158-300 cm) cost EUR 325 on all routes; anything over 300 cm must travel as cargo. Sports equipment is EUR 75 on short/medium-haul, EUR 110 on long-haul, and EUR 150 if oversized.
Did Air Mauritius baggage rules change in 2026?
The current allowances apply to tickets issued from 1 April 2026. Tickets issued between 1 June 2025 and 31 March 2026 keep the allowance that applied when they were booked, so always check the rules tied to your specific ticket date.