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What is Korean Air Baggage Allowance?

South Korea Last verified on: 2026-08-16

Information confirmed up-to-date from official airline website.

Find out how much baggage is allowed on Korean Air in Economy, Business & First Class — including carry-on size, checked baggage weight, and personal item rules. We regularly verify our data against official airline sources.

⚖️ 12 kg (26.4 lbs) Carry-on Weight
📐 55×40×20 cm 21.6 × 15.7 × 7.8 in Carry-on Size
🧳 23 kg (50.7 lbs) Checked Weight
🎒 1 Pieces Allowed
📏 Learn how to measure baggage size correctly → 🧳 What's allowed in carry-on and what's not → 📦 What's allowed in checked baggage and what's not →

How much baggage is allowed on Korean Air?

Korean Air allows 12 kg of carry-on (hand) baggage in Economy Class with maximum dimensions of 55×40×20 cm.[1] For checked baggage, Economy passengers can bring 23 kg per piece.[2]

26.4 lbs · 21.6 × 15.7 × 7.8 in · 50.7 lbs

Korean Air Economy Class — At a Glance

🧳 Carry-on Baggage (Hand Baggage)

  • Weight: 12 kg (26.4 lbs)
  • Pieces: 1
  • Dimensions: 55×40×20 cm (21.6 × 15.7 × 7.8 in)
  • Personal Item: Yes (40×30×15 cm)

📦 Checked Baggage

  • Weight: 23 kg (50.7 lbs)
  • Pieces: 1
  • Dimensions: 158 cm (sum) (62 in)
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Korean Air Baggage Allowance by Class [3]

🧳 Carry-on Baggage (Hand Baggage)

PiecesDimensionsWeightPersonal Item
1 55×40×20 cm
21.6 × 15.7 × 7.8 in		 12 kg
26.4 lbs		 Yes (40×30×15 cm)

📦 Checked Baggage

PiecesDimensionsWeight
1 158 cm (sum)
62 in		 23 kg
50.7 lbs

🧳 Carry-on Baggage (Hand Baggage)

PiecesDimensionsWeightPersonal Item
1 55×40×20 cm
21.6 × 15.7 × 7.8 in		 10 kg
22.0 lbs		 Yes (40×30×15 cm)

📦 Checked Baggage

PiecesDimensionsWeight
2 158 cm (sum)
62 in		 32 kg
70.5 lbs

🧳 Carry-on Baggage (Hand Baggage)

PiecesDimensionsWeightPersonal Item
1 55×40×20 cm
21.6 × 15.7 × 7.8 in		 10 kg
22.0 lbs		 Yes (40×30×15 cm)

📦 Checked Baggage

PiecesDimensionsWeight
2 158 cm (Summe)
62 in		 32 kg
70.5 lbs

Korean Air Special Policies [4]

🔋 Batteries / Powerbanks
  • Power banks/lithium batteries: carry-on only. E-cigarettes: carry-on only. See official source for details.

Korean Air — Quick Links

Online Check-in Support & Contact Lost Baggage Accessibility Refund Baggage Calculator Delayed Baggage

Official Domain

koreanair.com
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Sources

All information is researched from the official airline websites linked below — we do not guarantee accuracy and are not responsible for external content.

  1. Baggage information: https://www.koreanair.com/contents/baggage?languageCode=en — Last verified on 2026-08-16
  2. Support & contact: https://www.koreanair.com/mobile/global/en/customer-support/contact-us/ — Last verified on 2026-08-16
  3. Online check-in: https://www.koreanair.com/contents/plan-your-travel/check-in/self-check-in/online-check-in — Last verified on 2026-08-16
  4. Lost baggage: https://www.koreanair.com/contents/plan-your-travel/baggage/delayed-damaged-lost/delayed-baggage?hl=en — Last verified on 2026-08-16
  5. Refund: https://www.koreanair.com/us/en/booking/ticket-information/refund/info — Last verified on 2026-08-16
  6. Baggage calculator: https://www.koreanair.com/airport/baggage/baggage-calculator — Last verified on 2026-08-16
  7. Baggage services: https://koreanair.com/global/en/traveling/baggage-services.html — Last verified on 2026-08-16
  8. Accessibility: https://www.koreanair.com/contents/plan-your-travel/special-assistance/disability-assistance/wheelchair?hl=en — Last verified on 2026-08-16