LAM Mozambique Airlines carry-on size and personal item rules
- Sub-Saharan Africa
- Full-service
- Verified 9 October 2026
LAM Mozambique Airlines (IATA: TM) allows one cabin bag of 55 × 40 × 20 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in), and no more than 115 cm (45.3 in) in total and 7 kg (15.4 lb) on its Embraer 190 / Boeing 737 flights fare. Verified on 9 October 2026 from the official LAM Mozambique Airlines baggage page.
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LAM Mozambique Airlines carry-on allowance by fare
| Fare | Route / class | Personal item | Cabin bag | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer 190 / Boeing 737 flights(standard) | All routes · Economy | Not published | 55×40×20 cm, 7 kg | cabin bag 7 kg |
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LAM Mozambique Airlines checked baggage by fare
| Fare | Checked baggage | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Embraer 190 / Boeing 737 flights | Depends on the fare you buy within this cabin | official page |
Checked baggage verified 11 October 2026. Your booking confirmation shows the exact allowance for your trip.
Checked bag fees (we never show prices, they change by route and date): see the official page
What to know about LAM Mozambique Airlines carry-on rules
- LAM Mozambique Airlines (Mozambique) flies mostly out of MPM; South Africa, Tanzania and Zimbabwe are among its key markets.
- Among the 24 verified airlines from sub-Saharan Africa, LAM Mozambique Airlines has the 6th largest cabin bag allowance; the strictest is Proflight Zambia (30×25×15 cm).
- In volume terms the LAM Mozambique Airlines cabin bag reaches about 44 L; 116 of the 170 airlines with published sides allow a bigger box.
- LAM Mozambique Airlines ranks 50th of 189 verified airlines by cabin bag size in the standard fare: its 115 cm (45.3 in) total is bigger than 19% of them.
- Compared with the 24 airlines from sub-Saharan Africa on this site, whose cabin bags average 113.8 cm (44.8 in) in total, LAM Mozambique Airlines allows 1.2 cm (0.5 in) more.
- A standard US carry-on of 22 × 14 × 9 in (55.9 × 35.6 × 22.9 cm) is 2.9 cm (1.1 in) too big on the depth (and 1 other limit) when measured against LAM Mozambique Airlines' 55×40×20 cm.
- A typical European cabin case of 55 × 40 × 20 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in) matches the limit exactly (0 cm margin) when measured against LAM Mozambique Airlines' 55×40×20 cm.
- 7 kg (15.4 lb) for the cabin bag: 11 of the 177 airlines with a published limit are stricter than LAM Mozambique Airlines, 93 are more generous.
- Besides the 55×40×20 cm sides, LAM Mozambique Airlines caps the sum of length, width and height at 115 cm.
- Exceptions noted on the official LAM Mozambique Airlines page: On LAM's Q400 turboprops, hand baggage is limited to 55 × 30 × 20 cm (105 cm) and 5 kg. (official text: “Para viagens efectuadas em aeronaves Q400 a sua bagagem de mão de não deve exceder as medidas 105 cm (55×30×20cm) e pesar mais de 5Kgs.”)
LAM Mozambique Airlines carry-on questions
- Does LAM Mozambique Airlines have a weight limit for carry-on bags?
- Yes. On its Embraer 190 / Boeing 737 flights fare, LAM Mozambique Airlines sets 7 kg (15.4 lb) for the cabin bag.
- Will a 55 × 40 × 20 cm carry-on fit LAM Mozambique Airlines' limit?
- Yes: against LAM Mozambique Airlines' 55×40×20 cm limit, a hard 55 × 40 × 20 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in) case matches the limit exactly (0 cm margin).
Official sources
- https://www.lam.co.mz/pt/informacoes-de-viagem/bagagem/bagagem-de-cabine — checked on 9 October 2026
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