ℹ️ Status updated 2026-07-06
Malindo Air is no longer operating under this name. Malindo Air rebranded to Batik Air Malaysia on 28 April 2022 under the same OD code — the Malindo brand no longer exists. This page is kept only for travellers still searching the old name.
What this means for baggage: the allowance below is preserved only as a historical reference (the policy in effect at the time). To fly this network today, the carrier now flies as Batik Air Malaysia — see that baggage guide for current rules.
✓ Policy web-verified 2026-06-20
Malindo Air now flies as Batik Air Malaysia (the Malindo brand was folded into Lion Air Group’s Batik Air in 2023), but the cheapest ticket still works the way Malindo’s always did: a hand-bag-only fare. On the lowest Super Saver / Economy Saver fare you get a 7 kg cabin bag (56 x 36 x 23 cm) plus a personal item and zero checked baggage — and that’s true on every route, domestic, ASEAN and long-haul alike. Malindo’s old "Value 15 kg / Flexi 30 kg" structure is gone; the bag now comes from the fare bundle you choose.
Step up to Economy Value and you get roughly 20 kg checked; Economy Flexi adds around 25 kg plus changes and seat selection; Business carries 30–40 kg. The carry-on rule is generous for a Lion Air carrier — a real 7 kg, 56 x 36 x 23 cm bag in the cabin, not the tape-measure personal-item-only trap of a pure budget airline. But if you’re booking the rock-bottom fare to Kuala Lumpur, Bali or Perth, assume the hold bag is an extra you pay for.
Quick facts
| Now operating as | Batik Air Malaysia (ex-Malindo) |
| Free personal item | Handbag / laptop bag, under seat |
| Cabin bag | 7 kg, 56 x 36 x 23 cm (Economy) |
| Cheapest fare checked bag | None (Super Saver) — all routes |
| Economy Value checked | ~20 kg |
| Economy Flexi checked | ~25 kg |
| Business checked | 30–40 kg |
| Excess fee | ~RM50/kg (MYR); ~AUD20/kg ex-Australia |
Cabin bag & personal item
| Item | Allowance |
|---|---|
| Personal item | Handbag, laptop bag or document pouch, fits under the seat — free on every fare |
| Cabin bag (Economy) | 1 bag up to 7 kg, max 56 x 36 x 23 cm — included on all fares incl. Super Saver |
| Cabin bag (Business) | 2 bags, 10 kg combined, max 56 x 36 x 23 cm each |
Checked baggage & fees
| Super Saver / Saver (cheapest) | 0 kg — buy a bag separately |
| Economy Value | ~20 kg included |
| Economy Flexi | ~25 kg included (route-dependent) |
| Business Promo / Business | 30–40 kg |
| Max per piece | 32 kg per suitcase (even with a 40 kg allowance) |
| Excess baggage | ~RM50 per kg in Malaysia; ~AUD20 per kg ex-Australia — cheaper if pre-purchased online |
What each fare includes
| Fare | Personal | Cabin | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Super Saver | Yes | 7 kg | None |
| Economy Value | Yes | 7 kg | ~20 kg |
| Economy Flexi | Yes | 7 kg | ~25 kg |
| Business Promo | Yes | 10 kg | 30 kg |
| Business | Yes | 10 kg | 40 kg |
What you actually get on a cheap fare
On a cheap Malindo / Batik Air Malaysia deal fare you get the cabin, not the hold. The 7 kg, 56 x 36 x 23 cm carry-on plus a personal item is genuinely usable for a short ASEAN hop, but the Super Saver price you saw advertised assumes you check nothing. There is no regional carve-out here — unlike a Canadian or US carrier that bundles a bag on long-haul, the lowest Malaysian fare strips the checked bag whether you’re flying KL–Penang or KL–Perth.
Budget for the bag up front: a pre-purchased 20 kg allowance is far cheaper than the ~RM50/kg (or ~AUD20/kg ex-Australia) excess rate at the airport, where a single overweight bag can cost more than your ticket. If you need hold luggage, compare the all-in Super Saver + paid bag against the Economy Value fare — Value often works out cheaper than buying baggage onto a Saver ticket.
Oversize, sports & special items
Checked items are capped at 32 kg per piece regardless of your total allowance, and a maximum of two checked pieces per passenger applies on most sectors. Sports equipment (golf, surfboards, bicycles) and musical instruments are carried as part of, or in addition to, your weight allowance and should be declared in advance; oversize items count against the per-piece weight limit and may attract a handling fee.
2025/2026 note: the Malindo name has been retired in favour of Batik Air Malaysia, and bookings, check-in and baggage purchases now run through the Batik Air system — the simple "Value 15 kg / Flexi 30 kg" allowances of the old Malindo days have been replaced by the bundled Super Saver / Value / Flexi fare ladder, with the cheapest fare carrying no free hold bag.
Frequently asked questions
Does the cheapest Malindo / Batik Air Malaysia fare include a checked bag?
No. The lowest Super Saver / Saver fare is cabin-only: a 7 kg carry-on plus a personal item, with zero checked baggage included. This applies on domestic, ASEAN and international routes alike. You must add a hold bag separately or book a higher fare.
How much carry-on can I bring for free?
Economy passengers get one cabin bag up to 7 kg within 56 x 36 x 23 cm, plus a personal item such as a handbag, laptop bag or document pouch that fits under the seat. Business gets two cabin bags totalling 10 kg.
Is Malindo Air the same as Batik Air Malaysia?
Yes. Malindo Air was rebranded to Batik Air Malaysia under Lion Air Group in 2023. Tickets, baggage rules and check-in are now handled under the Batik Air Malaysia name, though the airline and routes are the same.
How much checked baggage does Economy Value or Flexi include?
Economy Value typically includes around 20 kg, and Economy Flexi around 25 kg (route-dependent). Business fares carry 30 to 40 kg. No single suitcase may exceed 32 kg.
What does excess baggage cost?
Roughly RM50 per kilogram for travel within or from Malaysia, and around AUD20 per kg on flights leaving Australia. Rates vary by route and are significantly cheaper when bought online before you fly rather than at the airport counter.
Is there a difference between Boeing and ATR flights?
Yes. Hold capacity is tighter on the ATR turboprops used for some regional and domestic sectors than on the Boeing 737 fleet, so very heavy or oversize bags may face stricter limits on ATR services. Check your specific flight if carrying bulky items.
Can I carry sports equipment or a musical instrument?
Yes, but declare it in advance. Golf clubs, surfboards, bicycles and instruments are carried within or in addition to your weight allowance, count against the 32 kg per-piece cap, and may attract an oversize handling fee.
Is it cheaper to add a bag to a Super Saver fare or book Economy Value?
Compare both at booking. Because Value already bundles ~20 kg, it often comes out cheaper than buying baggage onto a bare Super Saver ticket — and always cheaper than paying excess at the airport.
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