Korean Air Baggage Allowance

Korean Air allows carry-on bags with maximum dimensions of 55 × 40 × 20 cm (approximately 21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 inches). The maximum weight for a Korean Air carry-on is 12 kg (26 lb). These dimensions include wheels, handles, and any external pockets. Always verify with Korean Air before your trip, as policies can change.

Yes, Korean Air includes a free carry-on bag on most fare types. Your carry-on must fit within 55 × 40 × 20 cm. The weight limit is 12 kg (26 lb).

If your carry-on exceeds Korean Air's size limits of 55 × 40 × 20 cm, it may be gate-checked or placed in the cargo hold. Korean Air may charge a fee: Starting from $75 USD per bag for first excess item, $100 for second excess bag. Based on passenger reports: generally lenient at check-in, strict at gate during peak times

Korean Air includes 2 free checked bags on standard fares. Each checked bag on Korean Air can weigh up to 23 kg (51 lb). Additional bag fees on Korean Air: Starting from $75 USD per bag for first excess item, $100 for second excess bag.

Korean Air allows checked bags up to 158 cm (62 inches) in total linear dimensions. The maximum weight is 23 kg (51 lb).

The carry-on weight limit on Korean Air is 12 kg (26 lb). Your carry-on must also fit within 55 × 40 × 20 cm. Korean Air may weigh your carry-on at the gate, so pack accordingly. Based on passenger reports: generally lenient at check-in, strict at gate during peak times

Korean Air includes one checked bag on most standard fares at no extra charge. Korean Air baggage fees: Starting from $75 USD per bag for first excess item, $100 for second excess bag

To avoid extra baggage fees on Korean Air: pack light and use only the free carry-on allowance (55 × 40 × 20 cm); book a fare that includes checked baggage if you need it; weigh and measure your bags at home before traveling; consider upgrading your Korean Air fare (Starting from €50 to add 10kg, €80 for 20kg additional allowance). Planning ahead with Korean Air can save you significant fees at the airport.

To correctly measure your bag for Korean Air flights, measure the length (tallest side), width (widest side), and height (depth) including wheels, handles, and any external pockets. Korean Air's carry-on limit is 55 × 40 × 20 cm, so your bag must fit within these measurements. Use a tape measure and stand the bag upright. For Korean Air, always measure the fully packed bag, as soft-sided bags can expand.

On Korean Air flights, a carry-on (cabin bag) is a larger bag that goes in the overhead bin (up to 55 × 40 × 20 cm on Korean Air). Checked baggage is luggage stored in the cargo hold (up to 23 kg on Korean Air). Korean Air includes both carry-on and checked baggage on most fares.