Hand Baggage

What you can take with you on the flight

Find out which hand baggage you may take on board with you. If you are travelling with hand baggage only, check in online and save time from queuing at the airport!

How much can you bring?

Just as with checked-in baggage, the amount of hand baggage you can take with you will depend on the travel class of your ticket.

Travel Class	Maximum Dimensions	Maximum Weight allowed
Club Malta	20 cm x 40 cm x 55 cm	15 kg per person
Economy	20 cm x 40 cm x 55 cm	10 kg per person

As long as your hand baggage complies with the above, it can be in any form, whether it is a backpack, shoulder bag, or a small rolling suitcase. Please note that you must be able to place and retrieve the item of baggage safely in the overhead lockers without assistance.

Any hand baggage exceeding these dimensions will not be accepted as hand baggage, and will count towards your checked-in baggage allowance. 

Other items you can take on board

Apart from the allowed weight for hand luggage, you are also allowed to take certain items with you on the flight. These include cameras, small umbrellas, netbook/tablet cases and purses. However, regulations may vary at the airport, so you may wish to pack these items in your main hand luggage or be prepared to do so when you arrive at the airport. 

To learn more about carriage of items such as equipment for children and musical instruments in the cabin, please visit the special baggage section.

What’s not allowed as hand baggage?

Due to international regulations, there are some restrictions on what you can pack in your hand baggage. For instance, carrying ammunition and firearms in hand baggage is strictly not permitted. 

If you wish to review our baggage policies, please visit the Baggage Restrictions category here.