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Korean Air Baggage Allowance

Check-in Baggage Allowance

Domestic Flights

For domestic flights with Korea, the free checked in baggage allowance is 20 kg for Economy and 30 kg for Prestige Class. Excess baggage is charged at KRW 2000 per kg.

International Flights

Check in allowance depends on route of travel in case of international flights. Each bag shall be less than 158 cm sum of dimensions and 23 or 32 kgs of weight (depending on your sector of travel). In no case shall each bag be more than 32 kg weight.

To / from Americas (excluding Brazil)

Economy Class travelers are allowed 2 bags of 23 kg each. Prestige Class travellers are allowed 2 bags of 32 kg each and First Class travellers are allowed 3 bags of 32 kg each.

If more pieces carried, then USD/CAD 200 per piece or KRW200000 per piece is charged from 3rd bag onwards. If overweight between 24-32 kgs, USD/CAD/KRW 200/200/200000 are charged respectively. From 33-45 kg overweight, USD/CAD/KRW 200/200/KRW 200000 are charged. Oversized baggage is charged USD/CAD/KRW 200000.

Please note that for the Prestige and First class passengers who are allowed excess baggage of 1 piece, the weight of piece shall be less than 23 kg. If excess piece weighs more than 23 kg, then charges will apply.

To / from Brazil

First class passengers are allowed 3 pieces of each up to 32 kg weight and Prestige or Economy Class passengers are allowed free baggage allowance of 2 pieces of 32 kg each.

Charges for additional piece of luggage, overweight luggage more than 32 and less than 45 kg or for oversized luggage of more than 158 cm and less than 203 cm are USD/CAD/KRW 175/175000. This is true for all classes of travel on this route.

Between Asia and Europe/Middle East/Africa/Oceania + to/from Europe/Middle East/Africa/Oceania

Economy class is allowed 1 bag of 23 kg each, Prestige 2 bags of 32 kg each and First Class 3 bags of 32 kg each.

For Economy class passengers 2nd piece is charged USD 130 or KRW 130000. 3rd piece of baggage onwards, the charges are USD 200 or KRW 200000 for all classes. Overweight baggage between 24-32 kg are charged USD 100 or KRW 100000 and between 33-45 kg are charged USD 200 or KRW 200000. Oversized baggage up to 203 cm is charged USD 200 or KRW 200000.

Between Korea and Japan/China/Taiwan/ Hong Kong/ Mongolia/ Macau

Economy, Prestige and First Class passengers are allowed check-in baggage of 1 bag of 23 kg, 2 bags of 32 kg each and 3 bags of 32 kg each respectively.

Additional 2nd piece of baggage for Economy is charged USD 70 and KRW 70000. 3rd excess baggage onwards, charges are USD 100 or KRW 100000. Overweight baggage of 24-33 kg is charged USD 50 or KRW 50000 and 33-45 kg is charged USD 100 or KRW 100000. Oversize baggage 159-203 cm is charged USD 100 or KRW 100000.

Remaining parts of Asia

 

Free allowance for Economy, Prestige and First class passengers is same as mentioned above. However, excess charges differ.

For Economy travellers, the 2nd baggage is charged USD 100 or KRW 100000. 3rd piece onwards, the charges are USD 150 or KRW 150000. Overweight baggage of 23-32 kg is charged USD 75 or KRW 75000 and 33-45 kg is charged USD 150 or KRW 150000. Oversized luggage up to 203 cm is charged USD 150 or KRW 150000.

Between USA and Brazil

Economy and Prestige class passengers are allowed free check-in baggage of 2 piece of 32 kg each. First Class passengers are allowed 3 bags of 32 kg each. Additional bags are allowed by paying a sum of USD 75 per bag. Overweight bag of 33-45 kg is charged USD 75 and oversized baggage of up to 203 cm is charged USD 75.

More Allowance for SKYPASS membership is permitted. Morning Calm Club, Morning Calm Premium Club members are allowed 1 additional piece of 32 kg and 23 kg for economy. However, additional baggage for Morning Calm Club members are not allowed for travel itineraries of Americas. Million Miler Club members are allowed 1 more piece of 32 kg.

In countries where weight system is applicable, additional 10 kg for Morning Calm Club, 20 kg for Morning Calm Premium Club and 30 kg for Million Miler Club is permitted.

Cabin or hand Baggage Allowance

Travellers can carry a maximum of one baggage for economy class and two for prestige class. The total of dimensions should not exceed 115cm for each baggage. Economy travellers are allowed 1 bag of 12 kg. For Prestige class passengers weight of both the bags should not exceed 18 kg.

Apart from the above, passengers can carry a notebook computer, briefcase, handbag or cosmetic bag, overcoat or blanket or wrap, infant food for consumption in flight or a pair of crutches, braces and the prosthetic devices.    

Korean Air is liberal in allowing carriage of musical instrument of less than 115 cm sum of dimensions.

A child who has paid more than 75% of the fair, is entitled to the same baggage allowance as that of an adult and a checked/carry on fully collapsible stroller/push chair and one children’s car seat.

For infants a fully collapsible stroller/push chair and an infant carrying basket/child’s car seat may be carried over or checked in.

A child who has paid more than 75% of the adult fare, is entitled to the same baggage allowance as that of an adult and a checked/carry on fully collapsible stroller/push chair and one child  car seat.

For infants (not occupying seat) a fully collapsible stroller/push chair and an infant carrying basket/child’s car seat may be carried over or checked in. in addition to kit they are entitled for a checked in baggage of 10kgs and dimension not exceeding 115cm (45 inches).

In case the travel happens to be in some other class, then the baggage allowance would be for the class for which the fare was paid.

 


Ask Your Questions Temporarily Disabled

Gurbani kaur

Posted on 13-May-2023
How much of luggage is allowed to students going to Korea from delhi

Admin Reply :

WE do not have information about any extra allowance for students on Korea Air.

Cams

Posted on 23-Apr-2023
Baggage allowance from japan to philippines ? Seafarer here!

Admin Reply :

We are not aware of any special allowance for seamen. Normal allowace will apply. If you are flying economy, then 1 bag of 23 kg, if flying Prestige class then 2 bags of 32 kg and for First class, 3 bags of 32 kg each are allowed free.

Jupel

Posted on 19-Mar-2023
Can i bring my standard size guitar with soft case around 3kgs and a carry on luggage case not exceeding 10 kgs?

Admin Reply :

The standard size guitar can be taken in cabin within permitted allowance limits. If size is more, then a seat is to be bought and then taken in cabin. 

Yng Yng

Posted on 25-Dec-2019
I’m taking domestic flight from Busan to Seoul by Korean Air. Pls confirm whether my understanding is correct: (1) Only 1 bag of up to 20 kg is allowed free check in for Economy class; (2) Cabin allowance is 1 bag of up to 12 kg per person for Economy class.

Admin Reply :

Yes, this is the right allowance for Korean Air domestic flights within Korea.

Aditya Ranjan

Posted on 14-Dec-2019
Any relaxation for seafarers? As internationally seafarers are allowed 40 kgs as check in luggage. Can you help?

Admin Reply :

No special allowance for seamen in our notice.

Nona

Posted on 12-Nov-2019
How much weight to go to Japan from Bali. As I work on the cruiseship and i have seamen book. Will depart tomorrow.

Admin Reply :

Only 1 check in bag of up to 23 kg is free allowance for you. No special allowance for being a seamen in our notice. Please check with the airline as well.

Carryon baggage allowance is of 1 carry on bag and 1 personal item and total weight shall not be more than 12 kg for both while traveling in economy class.

Tuyen

Posted on 19-Jun-2019
I intend to bring 6 of bottles in 500 mililiter, so it is total 3 litters of liquid. It is Noni -gift which is packed 6 bottles in one set so it looks more beautiful if I don’t move out 2 bottles. It is gift for my parents in law but I read some information just 2 litters / person. I want to make sure. Can you help me? Many thanks for taking your time.

Admin Reply :

Please speak to the airline because only it will be able to help you with this.

Tuyen

Posted on 18-Jun-2019
How many litters of liquid can I bring for baggage allowance and carbin bag? Thanks for your attention!

Admin Reply :

No liquid of more than 100 ml allowd in cabin. What volume are you planning to bring in the check in baggage?

Tuyen

Posted on 16-Jun-2019
Next week I have a flight from Vietnam to Seoul. My ticket is Economy, how many baggages in cabin? Can I bring some fruit which was dried softly? Noodles instant has dried meat and vegetable is it ok too? Thank for answering my question

Admin Reply :

1 bag of 23 kg is the check in baggage allowance. Carry on baggage allowance is 12 kg per person for economy class travel. Size of check in bag shall not be more than 158 cm in sum of dimensions and cabin bag  dimensions shall not be more than 115 cm in sum of dimension. 

Irene Lim

Posted on 30-May-2019
Hi, can I carry a Haversack bag and cabin luggage as hand carry bags??

Admin Reply :

This might not be allowed as both will be counted towards cabin bags.

Vattey

Posted on 23-May-2019
Hello, I will travel from Cambodia to Kahului Maui (USA) so how many luggage am I allowed to check-in? Am I allowed to bring carry- bag or computer with me on plane? Thank you

Admin Reply :

2 bags of 23 kg each are free in check in luggage.

Steve

Posted on 15-May-2019
Do you know for the paid 2nd baggage, do we need to pre-purchase from ticketing office or can we just pay at the check in counter? Thanks.

Admin Reply :

Pre-purchase can be done online on the website of Korean Air. 

Marie

Posted on 07-May-2019
I’m traveling from Canada to Philippines with a child,how many baggage allowance can be allowed check in cabin and carry on ,the child is paid 75 percent and is light strollers be free of charged .?..thanks

Admin Reply :

If child is more than 2 years of age, baggage allowance of adults would be applicable to child as well. So, 2 bags of 23 kg each is free check in baggage allowance. You can also bring one light stroller free. 

Amy

Posted on 28-Dec-2018
Hello, I have a trip from the US to Vietnam on December 28th with Korean airline. My question is am I allowed to carry one backpack and one luggage which is below 12kg on the plane?

Admin Reply :

The 12 kg bag is meant for check in or cabin? If it is for cabin, then this might not be allowed along with backpack. So, it is better to take either of the two in cabin.

Shawn

Posted on 06-Dec-2018
Hello, I'm travelling with my partner from Malaysia to Korea on 20th Dec on Economy class. How many luggage are we allowed to check in?

Admin Reply :

1 check in bag of 23 kg is allowed free of charge. You are allowed to check in 1 bag only. 

Dongtran

Posted on 05-Dec-2018
How much is charge for the luggage number 3 for International flight to Vietnam from DC Dulles?

Admin Reply :

USD 200 is the charge for 3rd check in bag of up to 23 kg

Gwen Hanna Laguda

Posted on 01-Dec-2018
Hello, I booked a flighr with Korean Air this coming December 28 from Cebu(Philippines) - Champaign (USA). I just want to ask how many kilos of luggageam I allowed to check in? Or what is the weight limit? Thank you.

Admin Reply :

2 bags of 23 kg each are allowed free in check in baggage for this route. This is for each adult or child passenger flying on Korea Air for this route. Infants are allowed 1 check in bag of sum of dimensions 115 cm and weight of up to 10 kg. 

RANJAN MS

Posted on 28-Nov-2018
I am traveling to Auckland on 10 Dec 2018. I like to apply for a frequent flyer

Admin Reply :

You can do it by visiting the airline website. We are not the airline but an independent website, not associated with any airline. 

Flavia P

Posted on 13-Aug-2017
as someone travelling from the UK to Korea would it be a major problem if my checked in bag is exactly 159cm? and as for my carry on am I able to have my carry on of 12kg as well as backpack that would contain my laptop and tablet? also if I did have to pay extra am I able to pay in KRW or does it have to be dollars as i'm travelling from the UK?

Admin Reply :

From UK to Korea, currency of payment is generally GBP. However, please contact the local airline office in this respect. If it is 1 cm more, it can be ignored. Depends on what airline officials at airport decide. Total weight of carry on luggage shall not exceed 12 kg.

Raymond. Y

Posted on 10-Aug-2017
"Overweight baggage of 24-33 kg is charged USD 50 or KRW 50000 and 33-45 kg is charged USD 100 or KRW 100000. Oversize baggage 159-203 cm is charged USD 100 or KRW 100000." If I have one Overweight baggage of 33kg flying from HK to Korea , How much will i be charged ? USD 50 / 1kg?

Admin Reply :

No it is USD 50 for 1 bag more than 23 kg and less than 32 kg. 

Pauline Seh

Posted on 31-Jul-2017
Hello I have purchased baggage allowance of 46kg flying from Seoul to Singapore. Can I check in 4 bags so long as it is within 46kg?

Admin Reply :

No, you will have to take 4 bags with each bag not more than 23 kg in weight. 

Sanjay Kumar

Posted on 31-Jul-2017
I have to travel from India to Seoul (South Korea). I have an Economy sea in Korean Airline, so how much should my baggage weight? thank you!I am

Admin Reply :

Only 1 bag of up to 23 kg is allowed free in check in . Cabin allowance is 1 bag of up to 12 kg per person. 

Helen S. Dormido

Posted on 25-Jul-2017
Am Travelling from usa to manila, Philippines tonight and my ticket indicates two check in luggage. If my luggage is in excess of the allowed 23kgs. How much will I be charged? Is the fee based in the number of kgs or just a total of usd100 for each luggage? Thank you.

Admin Reply :

KRW100,000/USD100/CAD100/IDR1,430,000 would be charged for weight more than 23 kg and up to 32 kg.

Le Sa

Posted on 04-Feb-2017
I booked a flight from vietnam to korea. I have an Economy (M) seat, so how much should my baggage weight? thank you!

Admin Reply :

You would be allowed to take 1 bag of 23 kg free as check in baggage. Economy class travellers are allowed 1 cabin bag of up to 12 kg. 

rahim

Posted on 29-Jan-2017
Adult child and a infant travelling from islamabad pakistan what should be there hand carry n lugage weight

Admin Reply :

To which place you plan to travel?

DIVYESHKUMAR MANSUKH CHAUHAN

Posted on 10-Nov-2016
I am seaman.traveling from korea to bankok .how many free laugage allowance is allowed for me

Admin Reply :

There is no special allowance for seamen. Free allowance is 1 bag of 23 kg in check in and 7 kg cabin allowance for economy class travel. 

Patricia Isabelle

Posted on 17-Oct-2016
How much complimentary baggage from Korea to Philippines by Korean Air? Pls reply

Admin Reply :

1 bag of 23 kg is allowed free in check in baggage. 1 cabin bag of 12 kg is free allowance per passenger. 

Piai

Posted on 16-Oct-2016
How much complimentary baggage for to and from philippines for Korean Air? Thanks

Admin Reply :

Can you tell us the place of origin of flight?

Piai

Posted on 16-Oct-2016
How much complimentary baggage for from Korea (Incheon) to philippines for Korean Air? Thanks

Admin Reply :

1 bag of 23 is free check in allowance for economy class travellers. 1 bag of 12 kg is free cabin allowance for economy class passengers.

ranjeet

Posted on 19-Jul-2016
how much weight and size laggage and hand bag carry . mumbai to korea korean air

Admin Reply :

1 bag of 23 kg is allowed free in economy class travel. Cabin baggage allowance is 12 kg for economy class travel.




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