T1 landside shop for last-minute suitcases and locks
Luggage Emporium sits in Penang International Airport’s T1, on the public (landside) level before security, so you can sort out bags even if you’re just dropping someone off. It focuses on travel gear only, so you’re not wading through fashion or souvenirs to find a suitcase.
Most carry-on cases here sit in the roughly RM200–RM400 bracket, with larger check-in pieces climbing higher depending on brand. You’ll also see basic backpacks, cabin-sized trolleys, and kids’ luggage, all in one compact space that’s easy to scan in under 5 minutes.
Expect the usual mix of hard-shell and soft-sided suitcases plus essentials like TSA-style combination locks, luggage straps, and simple name tags, typically from about RM10 upward. Staff usually answer quick questions on size limits for AirAsia and Malaysia Airlines cabin baggage out of PEN, which helps if you’re hovering between two carry-on sizes.
Opening hours generally track flight banks in T1 and tend to cover early-morning departures and late-evening arrivals, so you’re covered for an emergency replacement wheel or broken handle on the same day. Since it’s outside the secure area, you can also pop down here if you clear immigration but haven’t gone through security yet.
Practical tip: check your airline’s baggage size rules on your phone in front of the display, then test-fit your chosen cabin bag against the store’s sample sizers before you pay.