Personal-item bag · 15.4 × 12.6 × 5.9 in (39.1 × 32 × 15 cm)
Tight 0.9 cm (0.4 in) to spare on the length
KM Malta Airlines cabin bag and personal item size
Checked against KM Malta Airlines' baggage page on 20 October 2026
Personal item (under the seat)
40 × 34 × 18 cm15.7 × 13.4 × 7.1 in
Cabin bag (overhead locker)
55 × 40 × 25 cm21.7 × 15.7 × 9.8 in
Weight: 10 kg (22 lb)
Will your bag fit KM Malta Airlines?
Personal item. Free on every fare. Small bag under the seat on every fare; jackets, laptops, purses and airport purchases must fit inside the small bag or hand luggage.
Cabin bag. Included on every fare listed below. Overhead-bin hand luggage included only on Economy Plus/Flex and all Business fares.
What each KM Malta Airlines fare includes
| Fare | Personal item | Cabin bag | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy Basic | Included | Not included | Small bag (40 x 34 x 18 cm) only; the fare table shows no hand luggage for this fare. |
| Economy Value | Included | Not included | Small bag (40 x 34 x 18 cm) only; the fare table shows no hand luggage for this fare. |
| Economy Plus / Flex | Included | Included (10 kg) | Small bag + 10 kg hand luggage. |
| Business Basic / Value / Plus | Included | Included (10 kg) | Small bag + 10 kg hand luggage. |
| Business Flex | Included | Included (8 kg) | Small bag + 2 x 8 kg hand luggage. |
Will a standard carry-on fit KM Malta Airlines?
The most common US carry-on size is 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm, wheels included). On KM Malta Airlines it does not fit — 0.9 cm (0.4 in) too long. The common European cabin size, 55 × 40 × 20 cm, is right at the limit.
KM Malta Airlines' cabin bag allowance holds about 55 litres. Only 20 of the 151 airlines we track have a bigger one, so most carry-on suitcases sold today will pass.
Bags that fit KM Malta Airlines
We checked 1,046 bags with published sizes. 52 fit the personal-item size with at least 1 cm to spare on every side, and another 57 are within a centimeter. 739 fit the cabin bag size comfortably.
Personal item
Personal-item bag · 34 × 19 × 15 cm (13.4 × 7.5 × 5.9 in)
Fits 3 cm (1.2 in) to spare on the depth
Personal-item bag · 38.1 × 30.5 × 14 cm (15 × 12 × 5.5 in)
Fits 1.9 cm (0.7 in) to spare on the length
Personal-item bag · 39.1 × 27.4 × 14.5 cm (15.4 × 10.8 × 5.7 in)
Tight 0.9 cm (0.4 in) to spare on the length
Cabin bag
Carry-on suitcase · 19.1 × 12.8 × 8.9 in (48.5 × 32.5 × 22.6 cm)
Fits 2.4 cm (0.9 in) to spare on the depth; 7.1 kg left for packing
Carry-on suitcase · 21.9 × 15 × 9.1 in (55.6 × 38.1 × 23.1 cm)
Tight 0.6 cm (0.2 in) too long; soft-sided, so it only goes in if it squeezes; 5.8 kg left for packing
Carry-on suitcase · 45 × 38 × 20 cm (17.7 × 15 × 7.9 in)
Fits 2 cm (0.8 in) to spare on the width; 7.4 kg left for packing
Carry-on suitcase · 55 × 35 × 23 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 9.1 in)
Tight exactly at the limit on the length; 7.7 kg left for packing
All bags that fit KM Malta Airlines →
If your bag is too big at the gate
Overweight/oversize cabin bags must be checked in against a fee (amount not on this page); compliant bags checked for lack of bin space go free. Source
Power banks on KM Malta Airlines
You can’t use a power bank on board. Power banks up to 100 Wh go in the cabin. Limit: 2 per passenger. Never in checked bags. Max two power banks per person, up to 100Wh each, cabin bags only, protected from short circuit; not to be charged in flight or used to charge other devices.
Work out your power bank's watt-hours · Power bank rules on every airline
Worth knowing
- Successor to Air Malta; Air Malta booking rules no longer apply.
- Economy Basic and Value fares include only the under-seat small bag.
Airlines with similar limits
- Volaris: 55 × 40 × 25 cm
- Aeromexico: 55 × 40 × 25 cm
- Japan Airlines (JAL): 55 × 40 × 25 cm
- ZIPAIR: 55 × 40 × 25 cm
KM Malta Airlines bag questions
What size is the KM Malta Airlines personal item?
KM Malta Airlines' free personal item can be up to 40 × 34 × 18 cm (15.7 × 13.4 × 7.1 in). Small bag under the seat on every fare; jackets, laptops, purses and airport purchases must fit inside the small bag or hand luggage.
How big can a KM Malta Airlines cabin bag be?
Up to 55 × 40 × 25 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.8 in), and no heavier than 10 kg (22 lb). The airline doesn’t say whether wheels and handles count, so measure them in.
Which bags fit KM Malta Airlines' limits?
Of the 1,046 bags we track, 52 fit the personal-item size with at least 1 cm to spare and 739 fit the cabin bag size. See the list.
Can I take a power bank on KM Malta Airlines?
Yes, in your cabin bag only. You can’t use a power bank on board. Power banks up to 100 Wh go in the cabin. Limit: 2 per passenger. Never in checked bags.
Sources. cabin baggage allowance page · lithium batteries policy. Rules checked 20 October 2026. Some details the airline doesn’t publish are marked as such above. Airline staff have the final say at the gate. Spotted a change? Tell us.
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