Malaysia Airlines

Q: What are Malaysia Airlines' airline codes?

Malaysia Airlines' IATA code is MH , its ICAO code is MAS , and its callsign is MALAYSIAN .

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Malaysia Airlines is the flag carrier of Malaysia and a member of oneworld, with its hub at Kuala Lumpur International Airport. This guide covers its hubs, network, fleet, cabins, baggage, check-in, Enrich and airport transportation.

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Aircraft: 69
Destinations: KUL
Hub: oneworld
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About Malaysia Airlines

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Official name: Malaysia Airlines Berhad
Callsign: MALAYSIAN
Country: Malaysia
Founded: 1947 (as Malayan Airways); Malaysia Airlines Berhad since 2015
Parent company: Malaysia Aviation Group
Head office: Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Sepang, Selangor, Malaysia
Alliance: oneworld (member since 2013)
Frequent-flyer program: Enrich
Official website: malaysiaairlines.com

Malaysia Airlines is the flag carrier of Malaysia. Its history goes back to Malayan Airways, which began flying in 1947; the airline later became Malaysian Airline System, and since 2015 it has operated as Malaysia Airlines Berhad. It is headquartered at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) in Sepang, Selangor, is part of Malaysia Aviation Group, and has been a member of the oneworld alliance since 2013.

Its hub is KLIA, where it uses Terminal 1, with a secondary hub in Kota Kinabalu and a focus city in Kuching. From Kuala Lumpur it serves cities across Malaysia, Southeast Asia, China, Japan, Korea, South Asia, Australia and New Zealand, plus Doha, Jeddah, Medina, London Heathrow and Paris.

The fleet of more than 80 aircraft is made up of Airbus A350-900, A330-900neo, A330-300 and A330-200 widebodies and Boeing 737-800 and 737-8 narrow-bodies.

Network

Where Malaysia Airlines flies

Routes and frequencies change with the season. Some flights sold with an MH flight number are operated by oneworld members or codeshare partners; check the "operated by" line when you book.

Malaysia

Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Penang, Langkawi, Alor Setar, Kota Bharu, Kuala Terengganu and Kuantan on the peninsula, and to Kota Kinabalu, Kuching, Miri, Sandakan, Tawau and Labuan in Malaysian Borneo.

Southeast Asia

Singapore, Bangkok, Phuket, Chiang Mai, Jakarta, Bali (Denpasar), Surabaya, Medan, Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang and Manila.

North Asia

Tokyo Narita, Osaka, Fukuoka, Seoul, Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Changsha, Xiamen, Chengdu, Hong Kong and Taipei.

South Asia

Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram, Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Amritsar and Ahmedabad in India, plus Colombo, Dhaka, Kathmandu and Malé.

Australia and New Zealand

Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide and Auckland.

Middle East and Europe

Doha, Jeddah and Medina, plus London Heathrow and Paris Charles de Gaulle.

Aircraft

Malaysia Airlines fleet

Malaysia Airlines flies Airbus widebodies on long-haul and high-demand routes and Boeing 737s on domestic and regional routes, with more A330-900neo and 737-8 aircraft on order. The aircraft shown at booking is not guaranteed until departure.

Airbus A350-900

Long-haul routes such as London Heathrow, Paris, Tokyo Narita and Sydney.

Airbus A330-900neo

Newer widebodies on routes to Australia and New Zealand, including Melbourne and Auckland.

Airbus A330-300 and A330-200

Medium-haul routes to North Asia, South Asia, the Middle East and Australia.

Boeing 737-8

Newer narrow-body aircraft on regional routes, including Shenzhen and Changsha.

Boeing 737-800

Domestic routes and shorter regional flights across Southeast Asia.

On board

Malaysia Airlines cabin classes

Cabins depend on the aircraft and route. Check the seat map and fare conditions before you buy.

Business Suite

A small premium cabin offered on some Airbus A350-900 aircraft.

Business

Offered on all aircraft. Seat type depends on the aircraft, with flat-bed seats on widebody aircraft such as the A350-900 and A330-900neo.

Economy

The standard cabin on every aircraft. Fare type affects baggage, changes and seat selection.

Before you fly

Practical information

Baggage Cabin bags, checked bags, missing luggage

Malaysia Airlines baggage allowances depend on the route, the cabin, the fare and Enrich or oneworld status. Check your booking for the allowance that applies.

Carry-on

Economy passengers can bring one cabin bag up to 7 kg (15 lb). Business and Business Suite passengers can bring two cabin bags up to 14 kg (31 lb) in total, with no single piece over 7 kg. One personal item, such as a handbag or laptop bag, is allowed within the same weight limit. Overhead bags can measure up to 56 x 36 x 23 cm and under-seat items up to 25 x 36 x 25 cm.

Checked baggage

Checked allowances vary by route, cabin, fare and status, and are shown in your booking.

Special items

Sports equipment, pets, oversized items and medical equipment follow separate rules. Check the official Malaysia Airlines baggage page before you fly.

Check-in and boarding Steps before departure

Online and mobile check-in opens 48 hours before departure and closes 90 minutes before take-off. Airport check-in counters close 60 minutes before departure, and departure gates close 30 minutes before take-off. Follow the deadlines shown in your booking.

1 Confirm
Confirm the operating airline, airport and terminal.
2 Documents
Review passport, visa and entry requirements for your destination.
3 Check in
Check in online or in the Malaysia Airlines app as soon as it opens.
4 Boarding pass
Download the mobile boarding pass or print it.
5 Arrive early
Allow time for bag drop, security and, on international flights, immigration. At KLIA, Economy passengers use self-service check-in kiosks where available.

Lounges

Malaysia Airlines operates Golden Lounges at Kuala Lumpur International Airport and at other airports in its network. Access depends on cabin, Enrich or oneworld status and the itinerary. Check the location and opening hours before you travel.

Loyalty program

Enrich is the Malaysia Airlines loyalty program. Members earn Enrich Points on Malaysia Airlines, Firefly, oneworld and partner flights and with partner businesses, and redeem them for flights and upgrades. Elite Points count toward Silver, Gold and Platinum status. Program rules change, so check your account for the conditions that apply to your trip.

Flight status and customer service Official sources

For current operational information, use Malaysia Airlines' official services:

Malaysia Airlines website

malaysiaairlines.com for booking, check-in, trip management and flight status

Malaysia Airlines app

Available for iOS and Android, with mobile check-in, boarding passes and trip management

Where you land

Malaysia Airlines airports

Malaysia Airlines runs a single-hub network centered on Kuala Lumpur, with additional flights from bases in Malaysian Borneo. Kuala Lumpur International Airport has two terminals, so check the terminal on your booking before you arrange a transfer.

Kuala Lumpur International Airport Hub

KUL · Kuala Lumpur

The main hub and head-office location. Malaysia Airlines uses KLIA Terminal 1 for domestic and international flights; Terminal 2 (klia2) is used by other airlines. Travelers with a KLIA Ekspres or KLIA Transit ticket can also check in at the KL City Air Terminal in KL Sentral.