
Korean Air baggage allowance
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Free Baggage Allowance
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Extra Bags
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Korean Air | Americas to/from/via USA, US territories, Canada, Caribbean, Central America, South America (via Pacific) |
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International except to/from Americas |
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Domestic (Korea) |
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*The sum of the dimensions of the two bags must not exceed 273 cm (107 in).
Note: The airline may have partnerships with other airlines and your flight may be operated by another airline. For journeys to/from the U.S., the baggage allowances of the airline that ticketed the first segment of your travel should apply throughout your travel. For travel that does not involve the U.S., you should check with the operating airline for information about their baggage allowances; the other airline's baggage allowances may be more restrictive and you could be charged for extra baggage by the other airline.
Carry-on/Cabin Baggage Allowance
All carry-on baggage must be stored in an overhead bin or under a seat.
Class | Pieces | Total Weight | Size (W + H +D) |
First & Prestige* | Two | 18 kg (40 lb) total | 55 x 40 x 20 cm or a total sum of less than 115 cm (45 in) per piece |
Economy* | One | 12 kg (25 lb) total | 55 x 40 x 20 cm or a total sum of less than 115 cm (45 in) per piece |
Additional baggage piece permitted for economy class: A laptop computer, briefcase, or handbag
*Flights departing the United States and/or connecting to a U.S. domestic flight: Due to strengthened security measures and procedures, all passengers, regardless of seating class, are limited to one piece of carry-on baggage and one additional permitted item for flights departing the United States and/or connecting to a U.S. domestic flight.
*Flights departing from India, passengers are allowed to have a carry-on item and laptop computer only, regardless of seating class.
Checked Baggage Dimensions
The maximum weight per piece of baggage is 32 kg (70 lb) and the maximum size (sum of width, height, and depth) is 158 cm (62 in). Any item or piece of baggage that exceeds this weight limit and/or has a maximum size (sum of width, height, and depth) in excess is subject to rejection.
Sporting Equipment and Musical Instruments
The airline may have specific requirements and fees for transporting sporting equipment and musical instruments. Please check with the airline for limitations, transportation requirements and fee information.
Additional Free Baggage Allowance Information
- Morning Calm and Million Miler Club members receive additional baggage allowances. Please refer to your airline membership contact for details.
- The following items cannot be included in checked baggage and should be carried with you. Korean Air is not responsible for any damage, loss, or delay of any such items.
- Highly expensive personal electronic items including laptop computers, mobile phones, camcorders, cameras, and MP3 players.
- Currency, jewelry, precious metals, securities, etc.
- Other valuable items, samples, fragile items, perishable items, etc.
Charges for extra and overweight baggage
Charges below are subject to change without notice by the airline. Please refer to the baggage calculator for the most up-to-date baggage allowance charges.
Itinerary & Class | Excess Baggage Fee (per piece) | |
Economy | Between Europe and Asia / Middle East / Africa / S.W. Pacific |
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Within Asia (Except between Korea and Japan / China / Hong Kong / Taiwan / Mongolia, and between Asia and S.W. Pacific) |
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Between Korea and Japan / China / Hong Kong / Taiwan / Mongolia |
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Itinerary & Class | Excess Baggage Fee (per piece) | |
First / Prestige | Between Europe and Asia / Middle East / Africa / S.W. Pacific | USD 200 |
Within Asia (Except between Korea and Japan / China / Hong Kong / Taiwan / Mongolia, and between Asia and S.W. Pacific) | USD 150 | |
Between Korea and Japan / China / Hong Kong / Taiwan / Mongolia | USD 100 |
Allowances for people with limited mobility (wheelchairs)
Disabled passengers are allowed a wheelchair in addition to their free baggage allowance, but it must be checked. Please check with the airline regarding the transportation of wheelchairs.