✓ Policy web-verified 2026-06-20
On KM Malta Airlines’ cheapest fare — Economy Basic — you get exactly one thing: a small personal item, 40 x 34 x 18 cm, that has to slide under the seat in front of you. No overhead cabin bag, and no checked bag. Everything else costs extra. The next fare up, Economy Value, is the one that quietly adds a real suitcase — it includes one checked bag (sources vary on whether it’s billed as 10 kg or up to a heavier piece.
KM is the relaunched successor to Air Malta (flying since March 2024) and it has openly said it’s drifting toward an easyJet-style low-cost model, so the fare ladder is built to upsell baggage. The good news for once: KM flies a short- and medium-haul European/Mediterranean network only — there’s no long-haul — so unlike WestJet or the big transatlantic carriers, checked-bag inclusion does not change by region or route. What you get is determined purely by which fare bundle you buy, and that’s the same whether you’re flying Malta–London, Malta–Rome or Malta–Munich.
Quick facts
| Free personal item | 40 x 34 x 18 cm, under seat (all fares) |
| Cabin/overhead bag | 55 x 40 x 25 cm, up to 10 kg (Plus/Flex/Business only) |
| Cheapest fare (Economy Basic) | Personal item only — no checked bag |
| First checked bag | Included from Economy Value up |
| Max checked weight per piece | 32 kg |
| Pre-paid extra bag | approx. EUR 20-35 (by weight tier) |
| Overweight fee | approx. EUR 10 per kg over limit |
| Region differences | None — short/medium-haul only, fare-based |
Cabin bag & personal item
| Item | Allowance |
|---|---|
| Personal item (all fares) | 40 x 34 x 18 cm, up to 10 kg total hand baggage — fits under the seat |
| Cabin/overhead bag | 55 x 40 x 25 cm, up to 10 kg — only on Economy Plus, Flex and Business fares |
Checked baggage & fees
| Economy Basic | No checked bag included |
| Economy Value | 1 checked bag included (10 kg tier per most sources) |
| Economy Plus / Flex | 1 x 20 kg checked bag |
| Business | 1 x 20 kg to 2 x 32 kg by Business fare tier |
| Max weight per piece | 32 kg (overweight charged per kg) |
| Pre-paid extra bag | approx. EUR 20 (15 kg) / EUR 25 (20 kg) / EUR 35 (32 kg); ~EUR 5 cheaper online than at the airport |
What each fare includes
| Fare | Personal | Cabin | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy Basic | 40 x 34 x 18 cm | No overhead bag | None |
| Economy Value | 40 x 34 x 18 cm | No overhead bag | 1 checked bag |
| Economy Plus | 40 x 34 x 18 cm | 55 x 40 x 25 cm, 10 kg | 1 x 20 kg |
| Economy Flex | 40 x 34 x 18 cm | 55 x 40 x 25 cm, 10 kg | 1 x 20 kg |
| Business Value | 40 x 34 x 18 cm | 55 x 40 x 25 cm, 10 kg | 1 x 20 kg |
| Business Plus | 40 x 34 x 18 cm | 55 x 40 x 25 cm, 10 kg | up to 32 kg |
What you actually get on a cheap fare
What you actually get on a cheap KM Malta deal fare: if the price looks great, it’s almost certainly Economy Basic — a single under-seat bag (40 x 34 x 18 cm) and nothing else. No overhead roller, no hold bag. If you’re packing more than a weekend’s worth, you’re going to pay, so factor it in before you call the fare a bargain.
Budget roughly EUR 20-35 to pre-pay one checked bag online (cheaper than the ~EUR 5-more airport rate), or step up to Economy Value if it comes in less than buying the bag separately — Value is the fare that gets you a hold bag, and on KM it’s frequently the smarter buy. Want a proper cabin roller in the overhead bin too? That only unlocks at Economy Plus / Flex. And never get caught at the gate: overweight runs about EUR 10 per kg, which turns a cheap ticket expensive fast.
Oversize, sports & special items
Oversize and special items — sports equipment, bikes, golf clubs, musical instruments — must be declared and pre-booked; they’re carried as (or in place of) checked baggage and attract extra/oversize handling fees that vary by item and route, so arrange them in advance rather than at the desk. Strollers, car seats and travel cots travel free, and infants under 2 get a small free checked allowance on every fare except Economy Basic. Baggage pooling between passengers on the same booking is not allowed — each traveller’s allowance is their own.
2025/2026 note: KM Malta Airlines is the relaunched national carrier that replaced Air Malta in March 2024 and has signalled a shift toward a leaner, low-cost commercial model, which is why baggage is unbundled and pushed as a paid extra. Fare-bundle names and the exact checked-weight billed on Economy Value have moved around since launch.
Frequently asked questions
Does the cheapest KM Malta fare include a checked bag?
No. Economy Basic, the lowest fare, includes only one small personal item (40 x 34 x 18 cm) that fits under the seat. There’s no checked bag and no overhead cabin bag — you add those for a fee or buy a higher fare.
What size personal item can I bring free on KM Malta?
One small bag up to 40 x 34 x 18 cm that fits under the seat in front of you, on every fare including Economy Basic. Total hand baggage weight must stay within roughly 10 kg.
Which KM Malta fare includes a full cabin/overhead bag?
The larger 55 x 40 x 25 cm cabin bag (up to 10 kg) is included only from Economy Plus and Flex upward, plus Business fares. Economy Basic and Value get just the under-seat personal item.
Which fare is the cheapest way to get a checked bag?
Economy Value is the first fare that includes a checked bag. If its price premium over Economy Basic is less than buying a bag separately (around EUR 20-35), Value is usually the better deal.
How much does an extra checked bag cost on KM Malta?
Pre-paid online it’s roughly EUR 20 for 15 kg, EUR 25 for 20 kg and EUR 35 for 32 kg. Buying at the airport costs about EUR 5 more.
What's the overweight baggage fee?
About EUR 10 per kilo over your fare’s included weight, charged at check-in. The hard cap is 32 kg per piece; heavier than that has to be split into another bag.
Does KM Malta's checked-bag policy change by route or country?
No. KM Malta flies only short- and medium-haul European and Mediterranean routes, so there’s no long-haul exception — what you get depends entirely on the fare bundle, not the destination.
Can I bring sports gear or a musical instrument?
Yes, but declare and pre-book it. Items like bikes, golf clubs, skis and instruments are carried as checked/oversize baggage with extra fees, so arrange them ahead of time rather than at the gate.
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