Korean Air Baggage Policy

The baggage policy of Korean Air is quite standard in terms of baggage allowance. The amount of free checked bags you can have and the cost for extra bags will vary based on your travel class, destination, and other factors. 

The amount of carry-on baggage you can bring for free on all routes is:

• In Economy Class, you are allowed to bring one standard carry-on bag and one personal item. 
• You are allowed to bring two standard carry-on bags in Prestige/First Class.

Carry-on Baggage and Weight Limit

• The maximum size for a standard carry-on bag is 55cm x 40cm x 20cm (length x width x height).
• Your personal item, which can be any size, needs to fit either under the front seat or in the overhead bin.
• The maximum weight for carry-on baggage, including personal items, is 25lb/12kg for Economy Class and 40lb/18kg for Prestige and First Class.
• Here is the information about the free checked baggage allowance for different routes:

	Economy Class	Prestige Class	First Class
Domestic routes within Korea	44 lb / 20 kg	66 lb / 30 kg	N/A
To/from Asia, Africa, Middle East, Europe, and Oceania	1 bag x 50 lb / 23 kg	2 bags x 70 lb / 32 kg	3 bags x 70 lb / 32 kg
To/from North/South America (excluding Brazil)	2 bags x 50 lb / 23 kg	2 bags x 70 lb / 32 kg	3 bags x 70 lb / 32 kg
To/from Brazil	2 bags x 70 lb / 32 kg	2 bags x 70 lb / 32 kg	3 bags x 70 lb / 32 kg

Checked Baggage Size Limit

The total size of a checked bag cannot be more than 158cm/62in.SkyPass members have the privilege to check extra baggage.

• Members of the Morning Calm Club can bring an extra bag when traveling in Prestige and First Class. The weight limit for this bag is 70lb/32kg. For Economy Class, the extra bag allowance is 50lb/23kg, except when flying to or from the Americas.
• Members of the Morning Calm Premium Club can bring an extra bag when flying in Prestige and First Class. The weight limit for this bag is 70lb/32kg. For the Economy class, members can bring an additional bag weighing up to 50lb/23kg.
• Members of the Million Miler Club can bring an extra bag weighing up to 70lb/32kg each when traveling in Economy, Prestige, or First Class.
• Members of SkyTeam. Elite members receive an additional baggage allowance of 22lb/10kg. Elite Plus members receive an extra 44lb/20kg (or 1 extra bag on flights that follow the piece concept).
• The fees for bringing extra baggage on international flights are between USD 50 and USD 175 for bags that weigh between 50 and 70 pounds. For bags that weigh between 70 and 99 pounds, the fees range from USD 75 to USD 200. If your bags are larger than 158 – 203cm when you add up the length, width, and height, you will have to pay a fee of USD 75 – 200. The exact amount depends on the route you are taking.
• If you use a wheelchair, assistive device, or medical aid like a portable oxygen concentrator (POC), you can bring it with you for free.
• If you want to add baggage than you can add using Manage My Booking of korean Air.

Korean Air Cabin Baggage Allowance

Korean Air Free Carry-on Baggage Allowance
Cabin Class	Number of Bags	Weight
Prestige/First Class	2 bags	40lb/18kg
Economy Class	1 bag + 1 personal item*	22lb/10kg

Here are the carry-on baggage requirements for Korean Air: 

• Passengers in the Prestige/First Class are permitted to bring 2 standard carry-on bags and 1 personal item. 
• The size limit for carry-on baggage is different for Prestige/First Class passengers.
  • The dimensions for each standard carry-on bag are 55cm x 40cm x 20cm (length x width x height). 
  • You can bring a personal item, but it should be small enough to fit under your front seat or in the overhead bin.
• The weight limit for the standard carry-on bag and personal item is 40lb/18kg.
• Passengers in Economy Class can bring one standard carry-on bag and one personal item.
  • The size limit for carry-on baggage in Economy Class is: 
    • The standard carry-on bag has dimensions of 55cm x 40cm x 20cm (length x width x height). 
    • You can bring a personal item, but it should be small enough to fit under the front seat or in the overhead bin.
  • The weight limit for the standard carry-on bag and personal item is 22lb/10kg.

Exceptions

The amount of cabin baggage you can bring on flights from different countries may change depending on your travel plans and the security rules in each location. For instance, no matter the seating class:

• If you’re flying from India, you can bring a laptop and a carry-on bag with you. 
• If you’re leaving the United States or catching a domestic U.S. flight, you can bring one carry-on bag and one personal item.

Note

• It is a good idea to bring fragile and valuable items, like jewelry, important documents, keys, cameras, laptops, and medicines, with you in the cabin. 

• You can store your cabin baggage either under the seat in front of you or in the overhead bin. 
• You cannot bring sharp or pointed objects, like kitchen knives or blunt instruments, in your carry-on luggage.

Korean Air Checked Baggage Allowance 

If you’re flying with Korean Air, you can bring checked baggage for free. The amount you can bring depends on the number, weight, and size of your bags. This may vary depending on your route and travel class. The amount of free baggage you can bring on domestic flights in Korea is determined by weight only. You can bring as many bags as you want, just make sure they don’t weigh too much. 

The maximum size for checked baggage is 158cm/62in when you add together the length, width, and height. If your bags are larger than 158cm/62in when you add up the length, width, and height, you may have to pay extra fees for oversized baggage. The charges can range from USD 75 to USD 200, depending on where you are traveling to.

Korean Air Free Checked Baggage Allowance
Route	Economy	Prestige	First
Domestic (within Korea)	44lb/20kg	66lb/30kg	—
To/from Asia, Africa, Middle East, Europe, Oceania	1 x 50lb/23kg	2 x 70lb/32kg	3 x 70lb/32kg
To/from North/South America (except Brazil)	2 x 50lb/23kg
Brazil	2 x 70lb/32kg

Korean Air Infant Baggage Policy

The amount of baggage allowed for lap infants and children will vary depending on where you are traveling and the class of your ticket. 

• The amount of baggage that infants and children can bring on domestic flights within Korea. 
  • Lap infants are allowed to bring 1 foldable stroller and 1 car seat or bassinet as baggage.
  • Children have the same baggage allowance as the adult they are with. They can also bring a foldable stroller and a bassinet or car seat.
• The amount of luggage allowed for infants and children on international flights. 
• Lap infants are allowed to bring 1 bag that should not exceed 115cm/45in and 22lb/10kg. They can also bring a foldable stroller and a car seat or bassinet.
• Children have the same baggage allowance as the adult they are with. They can also bring a foldable stroller and a bassinet or car seat.
• If you want to book minor ticket than you must familer with korean air unaccompanied policy.

Korean Air Excess Baggage Fees and Charges

If you have more luggage than what is allowed for free, you will have to pay an extra fee for the excess baggage. The cost of extra baggage on Korean Air will vary based on where you are going and the type of extra baggage you have (such as additional bags, overweight bags, or oversized bags). 

Excess Baggage Fees—Economy Class
Route	Additional Baggage Fee(up to 50lb/23kg)	Overweight Baggage Fee	Oversized Baggage Fee
2nd	3rd +	>50-70lb (24-32kg)	>70-99lb (33-45kg)	>158-203cm	>203-292cm*
Domestic (within Korea)	NA	KRW 175,000	KRW 2,000/kg	NA	NA
Korea ↔ Japan, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Mongolia, Macao, China	USD 70	USD 100	USD 50	USD 100	USD 100	USD 200
Other routes in Asia(except the above)	USD 100	USD 150	USD 75	USD 150	USD 150	USD 300
Europe, Middle East, Africa, Oceania	USD 130	USD 200	USD 100	USD 200	USD 200	USD 400
North/South America (except Brazil)	NA	USD 200	USD 100	USD 200	USD 200	USD 400
Brazil	NA	USD 175	NA	USD 175	USD 175	USD 350
U.S. ↔ Brazil	NA	USD 75	NA	USD 175	USD 175	USD 350

Delayed, Lost, and Damaged Baggage Policy

Delayed or Lost Baggage 

If your luggage doesn’t arrive with you, please let a Korean Air staff member know right away.

To report delayed or lost baggage with Korean Air, you need to do so within 21 days of checking in your baggage. Please download the Property Claim Form.

• Korean Air plans to submit a report about delayed baggage.
• When you file a report, make sure you have your baggage claim tags with you.
• After your delayed baggage arrives, you will receive a daily fee of approximately USD 50 per passenger to cover your essential needs.

Damaged Baggage 

• If your luggage is damaged when it arrives, you need to let a Korean Air staff member know right away. Make sure to do this within 7 days of receiving it. You also have the option to report damaged baggage through an online platform.
• Depending on how much damage was done, you might be eligible for compensation. You will not be compensated for minor dents, scratches, stains, or any damage to accessories. 
• If your luggage was damaged during a random screening by the US Transportation Security Administration (TSA), you will find either a written notice inside the bag or a seal on the outside.

Delay Flight

Korean Air Musical Item Policy 

Korean Air lets you bring musical instruments with you without any extra charge. You can either include them in your free carry-on or checked baggage, or you can buy an extra seat for your instrument.

Musical Instruments as Carry-on Baggage 

You are allowed to bring a small musical instrument, like a violin, with you when you travel. Just make sure that the total length, width, and height of the instrument do not add up to more than 115cm/45in. It should also be able to fit either under the seat in front of you or in the overhead bin. 

Musical Instruments on a Paid Seat 

If you are traveling with a fragile musical instrument or if its size is larger than 115cm/45in, like a Geomungo, double bass, or cello, you have the option to buy an extra seat for it. 

Musical Instruments as Checked Baggage 

You can bring larger or delicate musical instruments with you as part of your free checked baggage allowance. If the weight, size, and total dimensions are more than 70lb/32kg or 203cm/80in, you have two options: either buy an extra seat and bring it with you on the plane, or send it through air freight. 

Make sure to pack your musical instrument securely in a padded hard case made for air travel. Also, remember to fill out the Limitation of Liability (Musical Instrument) form when you check it in.

Korean Air Sports Items Policy 

Korean Air has a policy for sports baggage. 

• If your sporting items weigh more than 50lb/23kg, you will have to pay an extra fee for being overweight. 
• If your sporting items are larger than 158cm/62in size, you will have to pay an extra fee for oversized baggage. 
• You can have a sports bag with a maximum size of 292cm/115in and a maximum weight of 70lb/32kg, without any additional charges. 
• You won’t be charged an extra fee for oversized sporting equipment, as long as the total size doesn’t go over 292cm/115in.
  • Golf equipment, Ski snowboard, and scuba equipment, Bicycles, Surfboards (surfboards exceeding 158cm on domestic flights will be subject to an oversized baggage fee), Fishing equipment
• If you have more baggage than what is allowed for free, you will need to pay an extra fee for the additional baggage. 

Baggage and Prohibited  Restrictions 

• Materials that can catch on fire or catch on fire easily, like paint, gasoline, lighter fluid, and other flammable or explosive materials. 
• Cans of butane gas, oxygen cans, and other pressurized gas containers. 
• Weapons and bombs, such as guns and fireworks.
• Other things that could hurt other people, like sprays, fire extinguishers, poisons, perm products, bleaching materials, etc.
• Electronics with lithium batteries that are more than 160Wh (except for wheelchairs and other mobility aids), personal mobility devices (batteries up to 160Wh can be removed and brought onboard), smart luggage with lithium batteries that can’t be removed, and hair straighteners with lithium batteries that can’t be removed (only on flights leaving Japan) are not allowed.

FAQs

What is the carry-on baggage allowance for Economy Class passengers on Korean Air?

Economy Class passengers are allowed to bring one standard carry-on bag and one personal item on all routes. The standard carry-on bag dimensions should not exceed 55cm x 40cm x 20cm (length x width x height), and the weight limit is 22lb/10kg.

Can Prestige/First Class passengers on Korean Air bring more than one carry-on bag?

Yes, Prestige/First Class passengers can bring two standard carry-on bags and one personal item on all routes. The dimensions for each standard carry-on bag are the same as for Economy Class (55cm x 40cm x 20cm), but the weight limit is higher at 40lb/18kg.

What is the checked baggage allowance for domestic routes within Korea in Economy Class?

Economy Class passengers traveling on domestic routes within Korea are allowed one checked bag with a maximum weight of 44 lb (20 kg).

How many checked bags are allowed for Prestige Class passengers on international flights to/from Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Europe, and Oceania?

Prestige Class passengers on international flights to/from Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Europe, and Oceania are allowed two checked bags, each weighing up to 70 lb (32 kg).

Are there any extra baggage benefits for Korean Air frequent flyer members?

Yes, there are additional baggage allowances for members of the Morning Calm Club, Morning Calm Premium Club, Million Miler Club, and SkyTeam Elite and Elite Plus members. The extra baggage allowance varies depending on the membership level and travel class.