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Korean Air has a pretty standard baggage policy when it comes to allowances. The number of complimentary checked bags and pricing for additional bags will vary by destination and a number of other factors.
1 personal item: FREE
Standard carry-on bags:
Size Restrictions
Lap Infant Carry-on Policy
Stroller Check Policy:
All checked bags must adhere to a max weight of 50 pounds (23 kg) for economy (except Korea Domestic and to/from Brazil) and 70 pounds (32 kg) for first/Prestige fares; must adhere to max linear dimensions of 62 inches (158 cm).
Free baggage allowances regarding size, weight, and quantity of baggage vary with passenger itineraries, seating classes, and SKYPASS membership grades.
Korean Air advises passengers to use its baggage calculator for information on fees. We ran a few searches and found the following fees, but do check the calculator for your specific flight.
| Route | Economy (23 kg) | Prestige (32 kg) | First (32 kg) |
| To/From America (U.S. and Canada) | First Bag: FREE Second Bag: FREE 3+ Bags: $200 each | First Bag: FREE Second Bag: FREE 3+ Bags: $200 each | First Bag: FREE Second Bag: FREE Third Bag: FREE 4+ Bags: $200 each |
| Asia – Europe, Middle East, Africa, Oceania | First Bag: FREE Second Bag: $130 3+ Bags: $200 each | First Bag: FREE Second Bag: FREE 3+ Bags: $200 each | First Bag: FREE Second Bag: FREE Third Bag: FREE 4+ Bags: $200 each |
| Asia – Guam | First Bag: FREE Second Bag: $100 3+ Bags: $150 each | First Bag: FREE Second Bag: FREE 3+ Bags: $150 each | First Bag: FREE Second Bag: FREE Third Bag: FREE 4+ Bags: $150 each |
| Korea – Northeast Asia/Mongolia | First Bag: FREE Second Bag: ₩70,000/$70 3+ Bags: ₩100,000/$100 each | First Bag: FREE Second Bag: FREE 3+ Bags: ₩100,000/$100 each | First Bag: FREE Second Bag: FREE Third Bag: FREE 4+ Bags: ₩100,000/$100 each |
| Korea – Central/Southeast/Southwest Asia & Russia (Asian part) | First Bag: FREE Second Bag: ₩100,000/$100 3+ Bags: ₩150,000/$150 each | First Bag: FREE Second Bag: FREE 3+ Bags: ₩150,000/$150 each | First Bag: FREE Second Bag: FREE Third Bag: FREE 4+ Bags: ₩150,000/$150 each |
| Within Asia | First Bag: FREE Second Bag: $100 3+ Bags: $150 each | First Bag: FREE Second Bag: FREE 3+ Bags: $150 each | First Bag: FREE Second Bag: FREE Third Bag: FREE 4+ Bags: $150 each |
| To/From Europe, Middle East, Africa, Oceania | First Bag: FREE Second Bag: $130 3+ Bags: $200 each | First Bag: FREE Second Bag: FREE 3+ Bags: $200 each | First Bag: FREE Second Bag: FREE Third Bag: FREE 4+ Bags: $200 each |
| Domestic Korea | Free Baggage Allowance for Economy: 44 pounds (20 kg) | Free Baggage Allowance for Prestige: 66 pounds (30 kg) | undisclosed |
| Route | Overweight (23 to 32 kg) | Overweight (33 to 45 kg) | Oversized (158 to 203 cm) | Oversized (204 to 292 cm) |
| To/From America (U.S. and Canada) | $100 | $200 | $200 | $400 |
| Asia – Europe, Middle East, Africa, Oceania | $100 | $200 | $200 | $400 |
| Korea – Asia (Japan, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Macao, Mongolia) | $50 | $100 | $100 | $200 |
| Within Asia (excluding Korea ↔ Japan, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Macao, Mongolia/ including Guam, Palau) | $75 | $150 | $150 | $300 |
| To/From Europe, Middle East, Africa, Oceania | $100 | $200 | $200 | $400 |
| Domestic Korea | ₩2,000/$2 per kg | N/A | undisclosed | undisclosed |
For baggage fees related to special luggage (sporting equipment, musical instruments, etc.) please refer to Korean Air’s policy.
Depending on your SKYPASS membership grade, you are allowed to check extra baggage. Restrictions may apply if you’re flying with a SkyTeam partner or codeshare partners.
* In case of weight system, additional 22 pounds (10 kg) of baggage allowance for Morning Calm Club, additional 44 pounds (20 kg) for Morning Calm Premium Club, and 66 pounds (30 kg) for Million Miler Club.
SkyTeam Member
Korean Air does allow passengers the ability to prepay for luggage online from 48 hours before departure.*
Passengers need to log in to their booking from the Check-in area of the Korean Air website to do this.
* Flights to/from the U.S., Canada, U.K., or Paris can check-in and prepay baggage from 24 hours prior to departure.
When flying Korean Air to/from the U.S. you receive 2 free checked bags, but if you need a third checked bag the price jumps to $200. Use one of the cards below to get reimbursed for some or all of your checked bag fees when flying Korean Air. Each card allows you to redeem Capital One miles for 1 cent each as a statement credit for previous travel purchases (within 90 days).
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116 comments
Momina
April 30, 2019
I will be traveling to Fiji from Delhi via Korean Air… can my personal item plus my hand carry sum up to 12kg? How much will it cost if I add a piece of extra luggage of 10kg as a checked in baggage in fj$?
Erin Miller
April 30, 2019
Hi Momina, we’re not sure which fare type you purchased so it’s tough to accurately help you out with this question.
That being said, if you’re flying Economy, Korean Air states: “One additional personal carry-on item — laptop, briefcase, handbag — is permitted for Economy Class. (Total weight of carry-on bag and additional allowance should not exceed 12kg.)”
Again, if you’re flying Economy, you should be allowed one checked bag free of charge (up to 23kg). An additional checked bag should cost you $130USD (~280 fj$).
Please be advised we are not Korean Air so this is our best answer for your question based on our interpretation of the information given from Korean Air’s website. For the most accurate answer, we suggest you call Korean Air’s customer service or reservations line and inquire with them directly.
Tawnya
October 05, 2019
Hi, I am traveling from America to Vietnam in Economy. How many bags am I allowed for free? Is it the same from Vietnam back to America?
Jarrod West
October 05, 2019
Hi Tawnya,
For your flight, you may bring 1 personal item, 1 carry-on bag, and 2 checked bags up to 50 lbs or 23 kgs. Yes, it is the same for both legs of your journey.
Thanks for reading!
Kelly Mak
May 25, 2019
Can I share the weight loading with my family members on my trip? For example, my baggage weight is 30kg and my family member’s baggage weight is 15kg – the total weight is less than 46kg. Is any extra charge required?
Erin Miller
May 26, 2019
Hi Kelly, the allotted baggage allowance is applied per ticketed passenger and the max limits are per bag. I am not sure which fare type you have purchased but if you have purchased two economy tickets, that would allow for 23kg per bag only. If you have any bag that is over 23kg you will have to pay an excess baggage charge or place some of the weight from the 30kg bag into the 15kg bag to even things out and make sure both are 23kg or under.
With almost all airlines, you generally cannot combine 23kg + 23kg for a total of 46kg between you.
Arlene Mante
May 31, 2019
Hello! The baggage policy states 2 luggages at 23kg each. Is it ok to just have one but would weigh more than 23kg? It just the large luggage bag.
Catherine Luther
June 03, 2019
Hi Arlene,
Please be aware that we are not Korean Air, we are UpgradedPoints.com. Although we cannot specifically confirm what Korean Air’s policy would be regarding this query, we can offer our experience that an airline would usually enforce the weight allowance of a single piece, regardless of whether you have decided to make use of your two piece allowance or not.
Janelle
June 03, 2019
Hello,
I noticed that the linear dimensions limitations states that each checked bag cannot exceed 62 inches or 158 cm. When looking for luggage to purchase, how would we calculate a luggage that has linear measurements such as:
30″x19″x11 to make sure it does not exceed the baggage linear dimensions of Korean Airlines’ guidelines? I will be leaving from the U.S. to China in 2 weeks with the Peace Corps, and I really don’t have the money to pay an extra $200 due to exceeding the limit. Also, is there a max linear measurement that both pieces of luggage cannot exceed together, or are the linear measurements limitations for each individual luggage? Thank you so much for your reply in advance!
Catherine Luther
June 04, 2019
Hi Janelle,
To calculate the linear dimensions, you would measure the length, width, and height of the bag and add these measurements together (L + W + H). The total must not exceed 62 inches (158 cm). This would apply to a single piece of luggage, Korean Air would not permit passengers to pool their size allowance across multiple pieces.
Hope this helps!
Heather Moffett
June 24, 2019
We will be traveling from Seoul to Bangkok economy class. How many checked bags are free per passenger? Weight per bag? How many carry on bags per passenger? Sizes allowed?
Thank you
Catherine Luther
June 25, 2019
Hi Heather,
For checked luggage the first 23 kg bag is free, the 2nd would cost $70, and any additional bags would be $100.
For carry-on luggage you are permitted 1 personal item and 1 carry-on bag with the total weight of personal + standard bags not exceeding 12kg / 25lb for Economy.
A carry-on item must not exceed 40 X 20 X 55 cm or a total sum of 115cm per piece.
Robert
July 17, 2019
Hi Korean Air
We are a family of 4 in economy class and have a 4 baggage (23kg) check in allowance. Can we check in 3 bags that exceed 23kg but less than 32kg and have a total weight less than 92kg (23×4)?
Stephen Au
July 17, 2019
Robert, keep in mind we are NOT Korean Air. Checking in fewer but oversized luggage is probably not going to fly with them. Check back directly with Korean Air, since we are not the airline. Thanks for reading.
Ophelia M. Duran
April 07, 2022
I’m a passenger of Korean Air and I’ll be leaving for the US. Can I have one additional baggage weighing 23 kg and can I use my mileage to pay the fee? Thank you.
Jarrod West
April 09, 2022
Hi Ophelia,
You should already receive 2 complimentary checked bags for flights to the US. If you would like to bring a 3rd checked bag then the price should be $200, but unfortunately, you are not able to pay the fee with miles. Safe travels!
Abhijeet patne
July 20, 2019
I will be travelling from Mumbai (India) to Los Angeles lax USA with a layover in Seoul Incheon…how many carry on and checked in luggage am I allowed? I presume I am allowed 1 backpack with a duffle and two checked in luggage weighing no more than 23 kg…. am I going to be charged for this? Or will I be charged at Seoul even though the airline is same that is Korean Air (Delta).
Catherine Luther
July 21, 2019
Hi Abhijeet,
Economy passengers traveling to/from the United States are permitted 2 x 23 kg of checked luggage. Providing you booked the entire journey on 1 ticket, this allowance should apply for any other airlines operating part of the journey as your luggage would be checked all the way through to Los Angeles.
The carry-on allowance is 1 x carry on item not exceeding 40cm x 20cm x 55cm and 1 x personal item such as a laptop bag or handbag with the total combined weight not exceeding 12kg.
Abhijeet patne
July 22, 2019
Thank you Catherine for your quick reply…it doesn’t matter if my beginning destination is from india right for the checked in luggage? And I would get my checked luggage directly at my final destination ( Los Angeles). Both my flights are from Korean Air with a layover of 5 hours in Incheon. Any suggestions of any do and donts?
Catherine Luther
July 22, 2019
Korean Air doesn’t specify any exclusions for flights originating from India so the the standard baggage allowance would apply. As we’re not Korean Air we can’t guarantee this as we are sourcing information from their website, so if you would like to be 100% certain we advise you contact Korean Air directly. Please refer to Korean Air’s website for items that are restricted in checked and carry-on luggage.
Erickson
December 19, 2019
Hi! Me and my brother have a flight this coming monday can we have a group baggage? Since his luggage is very small? The kg. of my luggage will be 28 and his luggage will be 18 kg. In our tickets we have economy and each person can carry maximum of 23kg. Please reply into my comment or send me some email thanks! Have a nice day. Our total 46 kg.
Catherine Luther
December 20, 2019
Hi Erickson,
You wouldn’t be able to share the weight as an individual piece may not exceed 23 kg. If a piece does exceed 23 kg then it is likely you would incur overweight charges.
Swar
August 01, 2019
I’m traveling from India to Toronto. What is the max weight for my carry-on bag?
Andrew Kunesh
August 01, 2019
Hi Swar, good question! According to Korean Airlines, your carry-on bag can weigh up to 12 kg/25 lbs in economy class. Passengers in first and business class are allowed two carry-on bags that weigh up to 18 kg/40 lbs.
Nick Mankle
August 18, 2019
My wife and I are traveling to the Philippines early Dec by Delta Airlines to Korea and then by Korean Air to Manila. We are entitled two 50lb bags on Delta. What are we entitled by Korean air? Is there any additional charge? Thanks!
Andrew Kunesh
August 19, 2019
Hey Nick, your baggage allowance will be the same on both the Delta and Korean flight legs. Further, bags will be checked all the way through from Delta to Korean, so you won’t need to recheck your bags at Seoul airport. Thanks!
Phan Nguyen Thien Giang
August 19, 2019
I booked flight from KOJ to HAN, transit at ICN. I got e-ticket. In my e-ticket, Allowance Baggage: 2-1PC/3-1PC*. Can you explain that for me ? Thank you
Stephen Au
August 19, 2019
Phan,
We are not Korean Air. Please keep that in mind. We would suggest calling Korean Air directly to definitely determine the baggage policy.
Diane Kim
August 24, 2019
I will be traveling from Cebu, Philippines to Honolulu, Hawaii, USA with a 15 hour layover in Seoul, Incheon, Korea. I will be checking into the transit hotel in Incheon for a 14 hour layover. Is it possible to check my bag from Cebu, Philippines all the way through to my final destination Honolulu, Hawaii, USA or do I have to pick it up in Seoul and re-check again to USA? Is there an hour limitation as to how long Korean Airlines can hold bags for transfer to next flight internationally? I would prefer to check my bag all the way to Honolulu, Hawaii, USA and not have to pick up in Seoul. Thank you.
Catherine Luther
August 24, 2019
Hi Diane,
As you’re staying in the transit hotel, you won’t be required to clear customs and immigration so it is likely Korean Air will check your bags through to final destination. However, as we’re not Korean Air, we can’t confirm this for you 100%, so you would be best to call the airline to confirm this. Different airlines and airports have different policies when it comes to checking bags through.
John Stokoe
August 28, 2019
Hi Korean Airlines, I am leaving Cebu going back home to Calgary Alberta Canada. I will have 3 checked bags, can I pay for the 3rd bag at Cebu airport and with Philippino Pesos? If not can I use my Canadian Interac card? Am planning on bringing extra pesos to pay for this extra bag. Thanks, John
Catherine Luther
August 28, 2019
Hi John,
Please be aware that we are not Korean Air, we are UpgradedPoints.com. Different airlines and airports have varying policies on cash payments so it is best that you contact Korean Air directly to confirm this.
Catherine Dimaranan
August 28, 2019
I’m traveling Michigan to the Philippines and I have 3 bags to check in. My 3rd bag is excess up to 32 kgs, how much can I pay? Thank you
Catherine Luther
August 29, 2019
Hi Catherine,
An additional bag will cost $200 (23kgs) and you will also pay a $100 fee for the excess from 23-32 kgs. $300 in total.
Dan B
August 31, 2019
I’m traveling from Osaka to Seoul by Korean Air. Economy class allow me to bring 1 baggage but I need 2. Seems I have an option to add the other 48 hours before in the web page. BUT in case I wouldn’t be able to do it via web. Can I pay for the 2nd baggage in situ? How difficult it’s the process?
Catherine Luther
September 02, 2019
Hi Dan,
Yes, you should be able to add a bag when checking in at the airport. Some airlines don’t accept cash so you may need a credit card to do this. Rules vary for different airlines and airports so it advisable that you contact Korean Air to query this.
Riza
November 01, 2019
Hi. I am traveling from San Diego to Philippines.
I have two big luggages that weigh 50lbs each. Am I allowed to have a carry-on luggage as my third bag without a fee?
Catherine Luther
November 04, 2019
Hi Riza,
Traveling from the United States, the checked baggage allowance is 2 x 50lb bags. You are also permitted 1 standard carry-on and 1 personal item (these items combined must not exceed 25lb).
Salt Nguyen
November 05, 2019
Hi,
I’m traveling from Toronto to Ho Chi Minh City and I will have one 12kg cabin bag and two 23kg-checked luaggages. However, now I have an extra 10kg. Can I pay for the extra 10kg only? Because 200$ for the 3+ luggage is too much.
Thanks!
Catherine Luther
November 05, 2019
Hi Salt,
Your options would be to pack 9kg extra into one of your existing bags and pay $100 in overweight charges or pay for an additional 23kg bag for $200.
Coco
November 11, 2019
Hi. I am flying from Incheon to Delhi and I have one piece of excess baggage. How do I pay for the extra bag?
Erin Miller
November 11, 2019
Hi Coco, see the “Can I Pre-pay for Baggage?” section above information on how to pre-pay for your baggage. Thanks!
Carmen Miroiu
November 16, 2019
I booked a return flight from Seoul to Guam. Guam is a US territory; does the baggage policy for US (2 checked bags) applies to US territories too?
Catherine Luther
November 17, 2019
Hi Carmen,
I just ran a search using the Korean Air baggage calculator and only 1 23kg bag is included in the ticket.
Mel Castro
November 18, 2019
I’m traveling from US to the Philippines via Korean Air. How much do I have to pay for my check luggage that weighs 32kg/70lbs? Thank you!
Jarrod West
November 19, 2019
Hi Mel,
What fare class are you flying?
Thu Hang Vo
December 12, 2019
I will fly from PDX to Vietnam, my first stop is San Francisco, do I have to check my bags again?
Jarrod West
December 13, 2019
Hi Thu,
No, since you’re coming from another U.S. city, you should not need to re-check your bags in San Francisco.
ldb
December 13, 2019
Hi! Could you carry a violin and a carry-on luggage? Does the violin count as the personal item? Please advise, thanks.
Jarrod West
December 13, 2019
Hi Idb,
As long as the violin will fit underneath the seat in front of you then you should be able to bring it as a personal item.
Thanks for reading!
Dewey Jackson
December 30, 2019
Can you use your miles for extra baggage fees or over weight check-ins?
Catherine Luther
January 03, 2020
Hi Dewey,
Korean Air does allow passengers to purchase excess luggage with Skypass Miles. You can view the excess baggage award chart here.
Ripal
January 06, 2020
Hi,
I have a carry-on bag with size 118 cm. Can I use it to travel in Korean Airlines from Mumbai?
Catherine Luther
January 06, 2020
Hi Ripal,
The maximum size for a standard carry-on with Korean Airlines is 115cm. If you choose to take the bag and it does not fit within their bag sizer, then you may be asked to check the piece for a fee.
Loc Le
January 12, 2020
Hi me and my fiancee are flying from canada to vietnam and we are flying economy are we allowed 2 check in bags at under 50lbs each?
Jarrod West
January 13, 2020
Hi Loc,
Yes, each of you should be allowed to bring 1 checked bag under 50 lbs, along with your carry-on allowance.
Thanks for reading
Joanne Mohney
February 08, 2020
Flying from New York to Bangkok, am I allowed 2 checked bags each weighing up to 50 lbs (23 Kg) or is the total weight for both limited to the 50 lbs?
Jarrod West
February 08, 2020
Hi Joanne,
Each checked bag can weigh up to 50 lbs (23 kgs).
Thanks for reading!
Ganesh paudel
February 14, 2020
I have a flight for Nepal from Japan. How much baggage can I carry? My transit is Korea
Catherine Luther
February 15, 2020
Hi Ganesh,
Korean Air allows passengers to bring 1 personal item and 1 carry-on bag into the cabin. The size of the personal item is undisclosed by Korean Air, but the standard carry-on must not exceed 15.7 x 7.9 x 21.6 inches (40 x 20 x 55 cm) and both items together should not exceed 25 pounds (12 kg).
Hanna
February 23, 2020
I’m traveling from the US to Asia and flying economy. I have a carry-on bag and a personal item that weigh 15 lbs for both. How much should I pay for an additional carry-on bag that weighs 20 lbs? I can’t check it because of the gadgets I will have with me while traveling. Thanks!
Jarrod West
February 23, 2020
Hi Hanna,
You should need to pay $75 to bring an additional bag.
Thanks for reading!
Kishia
February 24, 2020
On an economy flight, my 1st baggage is 12 kg and 2nd is 33 kg. Am I going to have to pay for another bag?
Jarrod West
February 24, 2020
Hi Kishia,
You should not have to pay any extra since you are under the weight allowance.
Seng Tong
February 26, 2020
I am traveling from Cambodia to Incheon Airport, I have 2 luggage and 1 carry on. The first luggage is 30 kg and the second luggage is 20kg. My carry on bag is 10 kg. How much extra should I pay for if I am flying economy class?
Catherine Luther
February 26, 2020
Hi Seng,
Your first piece of luggage would be included in the ticket and the fee for the 2nd bag would be $70. As one piece weighs over 23 kg, you’ll also be charged an overweight fee of $50.
Lyly
June 23, 2020
Hi Catherine,
I am flying from Manchester to Cambodia (Phnom Penh). Flight route as per below:
– Manchester to London (British Airways) : 1 piece (23kg) check-in
– London to Seoul and Seoul to Phnom Penh: 1 piece (23kg) check-in
British Airways and Korean airline are not under the same alliances. So I wonder if I want to purchase additional baggage do I need to purchase separately or just through Korean airline? Please note that my ticket is issued under one booking reference. My luggage will be auto transferred at London and Seoul.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Jarrod West
June 24, 2020
Hi Lyly,
Was your entire booking made through the Korean Airlines website? Or did you use a 3rd party website like Expedia or Orbitz? If your entire booking was made through the Korean Airlines website then you should not need to purchase extra baggage separately. If it was made through a 3rd party website then you likely will need to purchase the baggage separately.
Thanks for reading!
lyly
June 30, 2020
Hi Jarrod,
Thank you for your reply. My flight has been cancelled :/. I managed to booked another one via Asiana.
Vernon
September 03, 2020
I’ll be flying from Yangon, Myanmar to Incheon Korea. I have 2 bags that each weighing 18kg and 1 backpack that weighs abt 8kg. My ticket is economy. How much do I have to pay for extra Kg?
Jarrod West
September 11, 2020
Hi Vernon,
Since you get 1 personal item, 1 carry-on item, and 1 checked bag for free, you should not need to pay any excess bag fees for your 3 items.
Md Masud Rana
September 07, 2020
I have a flight from Incheon to Kualampur.
Please let me know if I want to carry one extra luggage around 23kg, how much will I need to pay per kg.
Another thing, if I want to carry Korean native chicken hatching eggs around 400 numbers, what kind of procedures do I have to follow. In this case, I have already received a “no-objection certificate (NOC)” by the Bangladesh Government.
Jarrod West
September 09, 2020
Hi Md Masud Rana,
For this route, you should need to pay $70 to bring an extra checked bag. Korean Air does not appear to have any published information regarding traveling with eggs. I recommend you contact their customer service team directly for assistance with this.
Thanks for reading!
Ranjith de Alwis
September 24, 2020
I am flying from Phnom Penh to Seoul in Korean Air economy class. What is the checked baggage allowance?
Jarrod West
September 24, 2020
Hi Ranjith,
For this route, you should be able to bring 1 checked bag that weighs up to 50 pounds (23 kgs).
susie
November 09, 2020
I am flying from America to Thailand, with Korean Airlines.
My question is I can bring 2 suitcases ***(weight 50 pounds per each/ ***23 Kgs per each),
and 1 carry – on baggage is 12 Kgs.
Is that correct?
Jarrod West
November 09, 2020
Hi Susie,
Yes, that should be correct.
Carl R
November 14, 2020
I am flying from NYC (JFK) to Manila (MNL) via Korean Airlines.
I’ve got enough Korean Air Miles (Including Morning Calm membership) to add an extra check-in baggage but due to my ticket class, I am unable to do so via the website redemption process.
I called Korean Air and told me I should be able to pay the extra baggage fee in the airport terminal during check-in using my Korean Air Miles.
Has anyone had experience with this or any advice?
I do not want to pay the $200 fee and would like to have some use with the miles I have with the airline.
Christian A.
November 29, 2020
We are a group of people flying from Korea to the Philippines in economy class. Will it be possible to weigh the luggage as a group? If not can I pay over the counter for my excess luggage?
Jarrod West
November 30, 2020
Hi Christian,
They will weigh the bags one by one, not as a group. If any of them are overweight you will be able to pay over the counter at the airport.
Hunter
November 05, 2021
Hello,
I am moving my family of 4 from the US to Laos and will likely fly Korean Air economy class for the first leg of the trip. We are beginning to pack and I was wondering if know the bag restrictions (maximum number of bags and maximum weights) per ticket? Your help is really appreciated!
Jarrod West
November 11, 2021
Hi Hunter,
Korean Air does not appear to list a maximum amount of baggage allowed on its website, so I suggest you contact their customer service team directly at 1-(800)-438-5000. Safe travels!
yo
December 29, 2021
I am flying from Amsterdam to Manila via Korean Air in economy. My check-in luggage is small. It only weighs 17 kg. Can I still check in another bag that only weighs 6 kg so I can have the total of 23 kg that’s allowed for my check in?
Jarrod West
January 06, 2022
Hi Yo,
Unfortunately not, as Korean Air only allows 1 free checked bag. So if you bring a second bag you’ll be charged a fee for doing so, even if their combined weight is 23 kg.
Ophelia M. Duran
April 11, 2022
I’m leaving for the US with 1 extra bag. How much I will pay and can I use my Skypass to pay the fees?
Jarrod West
April 12, 2022
Hi Ophelia,
The charge for a 3rd bag should be $200, but unfortunately, you cannot use miles to pay for it.
Tina Rushing
June 03, 2022
My daughter will be traveling from the US to Seoul. She will have a pet carrier, a carry on, and 2 checked bags. Can she travel on Korean Air as Economy or Premium Economy (this how the choice online for reservations is listed) with no extra luggage fees?
Katie Seemann
June 06, 2022
Hi Tina,
She will need to pay an additional fee for the pet carrier. You can find more information here: https://www.koreanair.com/us/en/airport/assistance/travel-with-pet/checklist
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