Question 1

Can I buy extra baggage online?

Accepted Answer

Generally no for Madagascar Airlines' own network: the official FAQ states that an extra bag or excess baggage can only be purchased at the airport on the day of the flight, subject to aircraft load. Regional routes offer an advance-purchase rate (EUR 70 for one extra 20 kg bag). MD-code long-haul flights operated by Air France or Corsair are purchased through those airlines' own channels.

Question 2

Where do I buy extra baggage?

Accepted Answer

At the airport check-in counter on the day of the flight (domestic and medium-haul networks). Regional routes offer an advance rate of EUR 70 for one extra 20 kg bag. Long-haul MD-code flights are handled by the operating partner (Air France, Corsair) on their own websites.

Question 3

When is the deadline to buy extra baggage?

Accepted Answer

Special or oversized baggage must be declared at the time of booking or no later than 48 hours before departure. Excess baggage for the own network is paid at the airport on the day of the flight; regional routes allow an advance purchase. Long-haul flights follow the operating partner's deadlines.

Question 4

How does Madagascar Airlines calculate extra baggage charges?

Accepted Answer

Charges depend on the route and on purchase timing. Domestic: 190 000 MGA per extra 20 kg piece, or tiered overweight fees of 60 000-190 000 MGA. Regional: EUR 70 for an extra 20 kg bag, then EUR 50 per additional kg up to 9 kg. The airport excess rate starts at 30 000 MGA per kg. Long-haul MD-code flights follow the operating partner's tariff.

Question 5

Is it cheaper to buy extra baggage in advance vs at the airport?

Accepted Answer

On regional routes an advance rate of EUR 70 per extra bag is published. For long-haul partner flights, the site notes Air France sells excess baggage online at a lower price than at the airport, while Corsair sells online at booking or later. On the domestic network no online option exists - the airport charge applies on the day of the flight.

Question 6

How much baggage can I take, and what are the bag limits?

Accepted Answer

Maximum checked dimensions: 158 cm total (L+W+H). Domestic: Economy 1 x 20 kg, Business 1 x 30 kg (Légèreté fare: 0 hold bags); medium-haul (Indian Ocean/Africa): Economy 1 x 20 kg, Business 1 x 30 kg (Ecolight: 0 hold); long-haul MD-code: Economy 2 x 23 kg, Business/Premium 2 x 32 kg. Max 40 kg per bag on the Mayotte network.

Question 7

What are the overweight or oversized baggage rules?

Accepted Answer

Domestic overweight tiers: 60 000 MGA (under 3 kg), 90 000 MGA (3 kg), 120 000 MGA (3-4 kg), 150 000 MGA (4-5 kg), 190 000 MGA (5 kg+). Regional: EUR 50 per kg in advance and EUR 80 per kg for bags over 159 cm. Bags over 158 cm must be declared at booking and incur a surcharge paid at the airport.

Question 8

Do partner-operated long-haul flights have different baggage rules?

Accepted Answer

Yes. MD-code long-haul flights operated by Air France or Corsair follow those airlines' own excess baggage policies - Air France charges per extra piece/overweight/oversized with prices varying by destination (max 23 kg per bag); Corsair likewise sells extra bags online or at the airport. Check the operating carrier's website for exact rates.

Question 9

Are there any important exceptions or restrictions I should know?

Accepted Answer

Excess baggage is accepted only if the aircraft's load permits, so airport purchase is not guaranteed. Special baggage payment is accepted only at the airport, and sports equipment over 32 kg must be sent as freight. Domestic and long-haul baggage rules differ by fare family (e.g. Légèreté and Ecolight fares include no checked bag).

Label	Amount	Notes
Domestic - 1 extra piece (max 20 kg)	190 000 MGA	Per additional checked piece of maximum 20 kg beyond the free allowance. Paid at the airport on the day of the flight; domestic excess cannot be purchased in advance.
Regional - 1 extra bag (20 kg), advance rate	EUR 70	Advance-purchase rate for one additional checked bag of 20 kg on regional routes. After the first 20 kg, 50 EUR per additional kg applies up to 9 kg. Subject to availability on board; maximum bag size 20 kg and 158 cm total dimensions.
Comoros medium-haul - 1 extra piece (max 20 kg)	EUR 200	For Antananarivo/Moroni, Mahajanga/Moroni and Moroni/Antananarivo flights (hold only, max 20 kg, 158 cm total dimensions). Acceptance only at the airport on the day of departure if the aircraft load allows.
Long-haul MD-code (Air France / Corsair)	See official pricing	Long-haul flights operated by partner airlines follow the operating carrier's excess baggage tariff; consult the partner's website for the exact amount. Air France: purchase mainly online (cheaper) or at the airport (more expensive), max 23 kg per bag. Corsair: online at booking or after, or at the airport, max 23 kg per bag.

Label	Amount	Notes
Domestic - under 3 kg over	60 000 MGA	Applies when the single allowed bag weighs more than the 20 kg limit by less than 3 kg.
Domestic - 3 kg over	90 000 MGA	Applies to exactly 3 kg of excess weight on one bag.
Domestic - over 3 kg up to 4 kg	120 000 MGA	Applies to excess weight between 3 kg and less than 4 kg on one bag.
Domestic - over 4 kg up to 5 kg	150 000 MGA	Applies to excess weight between 4 kg and less than 5 kg on one bag.
Domestic - 5 kg and more	190 000 MGA	Applies to excess weight of 5 kg or more on one bag.
Regional - additional kg (advance rate)	EUR 50 per kg	Applies to extra weight beyond the 20 kg additional bag, up to 9 kg, when bought in advance on regional routes.

Label	Amount	Notes
Regional - oversized (over 159 cm)	EUR 80 per kg	Charged per additional kg on regional routes for bags whose total dimensions exceed 159 cm (i.e. above the standard 158 cm limit).
Hors format (over 158 cm)	See official pricing	Oversized bags must be declared at the time of booking; a tariff surcharge ('supplement tarifaire') is paid at the airport. Amount is not published - the official FAQ states the surcharge is collected at the airport, and accepted oversized items are listed on the special/oversized baggage page.

Label	Amount	Notes
Bicycle / fishing / golf equipment	80 000 MGA	Service codes BIKE, FIEQ, GOLF. Price covers handling, hold space and special treatment. Each item must be in a single container; weight generally limited to 20 kg - items over 32 kg must be sent as freight.
Kayak / surfboard / windsurf board	100 000 MGA	Service codes KAYA, SURF, WIND. Price covers handling, hold space and special treatment. Windsurf boards (WIND) are charged at this rate on the domestic network; sports equipment in the hold counts as one piece of the baggage allowance on Mayotte routes.

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