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Korean Air Baggage Fees & Allowance
Korean Air Baggage Fees & Allowance — Summary
Korean Air carry-on size limits, checked bag fees, weight limits, overweight and oversize charges, and who gets bags free. Updated policy summary with booking help.
Key Travel Facts & Insights
- Personal item: One personal item plus a cabin bag..
- Carry-on bag: One cabin bag up to 10 kg (22 lbs) plus a personal item in Economy; two pieces totalling 18 kg in Prestige and First.
- First checked bag: US routes allow two checked pieces of 23 kg in Economy.
- Second checked bag: Included in the standard two-piece US allowance..
Personal item
One personal item plus a cabin bag.
Carry-on bag
One cabin bag up to 10 kg (22 lbs) plus a personal item in Economy; two pieces totalling 18 kg in Prestige and First. Maximum dimensions: 55 x 40 x 20 cm.
First checked bag
US routes allow two checked pieces of 23 kg in Economy. Korean Air also offers city check-in at Seoul Station on the Airport Express, letting you drop bags in town.
Second checked bag
Included in the standard two-piece US allowance.
Weight limits
23 kg (50 lbs) per piece in Economy; 32 kg (70 lbs) in Prestige and First.
Overweight bag charges
Excess charged per piece.
Oversize bag charges
Over 158 cm total attracts an oversize charge.
Who gets bags free
SKYPASS Morning Calm and above and SkyTeam Elite Plus members receive an extra piece.
Sports and special equipment
Golf and ski equipment carried within the standard allowance on most fares.
Korean Air baggage allowance & fees — common questions
What is the Korean Air carry-on size limit?
55 x 40 x 20 cm including wheels and handles. One cabin bag up to 10 kg (22 lbs) plus a personal item in Economy; two pieces totalling 18 kg in Prestige and First.
How much does a checked bag cost on Korean Air?
US routes allow two checked pieces of 23 kg in Economy. Korean Air also offers city check-in at Seoul Station on the Airport Express, letting you drop bags in town. A second bag: Included in the standard two-piece US allowance.
What is the Korean Air checked baggage weight limit?
23 kg (50 lbs) per piece in Economy; 32 kg (70 lbs) in Prestige and First. Excess charged per piece.
Can I get a free checked bag on Korean Air?
SKYPASS Morning Calm and above and SkyTeam Elite Plus members receive an extra piece.
More Korean Air help
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