✓ Policy web-verified 2026-06-20
Good news for once: MIAT Mongolian Airlines runs a piece concept, not a stingy fare-stripped weight system, so even the cheapest economy ticket includes one checked bag up to 23 kg plus a 5 kg carry-on and a personal item. There’s no Light/Basic fare that yanks the hold bag out from under you — the bag is baked into the fare. That makes MIAT a refreshingly honest deal compared with the European Light fares we usually warn you about.
The catch is the carry-on weight. MIAT caps cabin baggage at 5 kg and 55 x 40 x 20 cm — lean by European standards (most carriers give you 7–8 kg), so a packed roller will fail the scale. And the free 23 kg checked piece can be trimmed to a single bag on some Ulaanbaatar–Europe itineraries (the connecting ones, not the direct Berlin/Frankfurt flights).
Quick facts
| Free personal item | Handbag/laptop/camera, under seat (in addition to cabin bag) |
| Cabin bag | 1 pc, 5 kg, 55 x 40 x 20 cm (115 cm linear) |
| Checked (economy) | 1 piece up to 23 kg included |
| Checked (business) | 2 pieces up to 32 kg each |
| Max piece size | 158 cm total (L+W+H) |
| Allowance basis | Piece concept — bag included in cheapest fare |
| Excess/overweight fees | Charged in local currency (MNT, EUR, USD, CNY, KRW, JPY..) |
| Sports gear | Golf/ski/snowboard/bicycle carried without oversize fee |
Cabin bag & personal item
| Item | Allowance |
|---|---|
| Personal item | Handbag, laptop, camera or similar — under the seat, in addition to your cabin bag. All fares. |
| Cabin / carry-on bag | 1 piece, max 5 kg, 55 x 40 x 20 cm (115 cm linear). Economy gets 1, Business 2. Included in all fares. |
Checked baggage & fees
| Economy included | 1 piece up to 23 kg (max 158 cm total dimensions) |
| Business included | 2 pieces up to 32 kg each (158 cm each) |
| UB–Europe connections | Can be limited to 1 piece (Eco 23 kg / Business 32 kg) — check your ticket |
| Max per-piece weight | 32 kg; over that = bulky baggage, must be arranged in advance |
| 2nd economy piece | Roughly MNT 100,000–240,000 depending on route (priced in local currency) |
| Overweight (23–32 kg) | Roughly MNT 80,000–240,000 by route |
| Oversize (158–203 cm) | Roughly MNT 160,000–480,000 by route |
What you actually get on a cheap fare
What you actually get on a cheap MIAT deal fare: the full economy allowance — one 23 kg checked bag, a 5 kg cabin bag, and a personal item — with nothing stripped out. That’s unusual for a deal fare and means the price you see is genuinely the price you fly with a bag. You don’t need to budget anything extra to bring a normal suitcase.
The only real spend traps are weight, not inclusion. If your hold bag creeps over 23 kg, overweight runs roughly MNT 80,000–240,000 (€20–65-ish) by route — cheaper to redistribute into your carry-on, except that carry-on is itself capped at a tight 5 kg. A second checked piece is roughly MNT 100,000–240,000. On Ulaanbaatar–Europe itineraries that route through a partner, double-check whether your fare shows 1 piece or 2, because the connection rules can pull it back to a single bag.
Oversize, sports & special items
MIAT is generous on sports kit: golf clubs, skis, snowboards and bicycles travel as a normal checked piece and skip the oversize surcharge even when they exceed the 158 cm size limit — handy for a Mongolia ski or cycling trip. A golf bag up to 23 kg simply counts as your one piece. Musical instruments and anything over 32 kg or genuinely outsized are treated as bulky baggage and must be arranged with MIAT in advance.
MIAT continues on the per-piece (not per-kilo) system in 2026 and has not adopted the stripped Light-fare model spreading across European carriers. The 5 kg cabin cap sits below the looser EU cabin-bag baselines, so don’t assume a Europe-sized carry-on will pass on a MIAT-operated leg.
Frequently asked questions
Does the cheapest MIAT economy fare include a checked bag?
Yes. MIAT uses a piece concept, so even the lowest economy fare includes one checked bag up to 23 kg, a 5 kg cabin bag and a personal item. There’s no bag-free Basic fare.
How heavy can my carry-on be on MIAT?
Cabin baggage is capped at 5 kg, with dimensions up to 55 x 40 x 20 cm (115 cm linear). That’s lighter than most carriers, so pack light — a fully loaded roller will likely be over.
Can I bring a personal item as well as a cabin bag?
Yes. A handbag, laptop, camera or similar personal item is allowed in addition to your cabin bag, stowed under the seat in front of you.
How many checked bags does MIAT Business Class get?
Business Class includes 2 checked pieces of up to 32 kg each (158 cm max per piece), plus 2 cabin bags.
What does an extra or overweight bag cost on MIAT?
Fees vary by route and are charged in local currency. A second economy piece is roughly MNT 100,000–240,000, and overweight (23–32 kg) is roughly MNT 80,000–240,000.
Why does my Ulaanbaatar–Europe ticket only show one checked bag?
On some UB–Europe itineraries (the connecting ones, not the direct Berlin/Frankfurt flights), the allowance can be limited to a single piece — economy 23 kg, business 32 kg.
Can I take skis, a snowboard or a bicycle on MIAT?
Yes, and without an oversize fee. Golf, ski, snowboard and bicycle equipment are carried as a normal checked piece even when they exceed the standard size limit. Items over 32 kg must be arranged in advance as bulky baggage.
What's the maximum size and weight for a single MIAT checked bag?
Each piece can be up to 32 kg and 158 cm total dimensions. Anything heavier or larger is treated as bulky baggage and needs advance arrangement with the airline.