Korean Air Baggage
| Airlines Name | Free cabin baggage limits | Free checked baggage limits |
|---|---|---|
| Korean Air | First Class 18kg/ Economy 12kg | Morning Calm Club 23kg/ Morning Calm Premium Club 32kg/ Million Miler Club 23kg |
To know more about Korean Air baggage allowance and fees: https://www.koreanair.com/global/en/traveling/baggage-services.html#_
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.)
Carrying on musical instruments.
If the size of your musical instrument is less than 115 cm (45 in.) — such as a violin — you may carry it on free of charge. Larger instruments are permitted as carry-on items but an additional seat will need to be purchased to accommodate each item.
Carry-on baggage storage
- All carry-ons must be able to be stored completely in an overhead bin or under the seat in front of you.
- Please double-check to make sure you have all of your personal items before leaving the aircraft.
※reference Code share partners may have different policies of carry-on baggage.
| Seating Class | Pieces | Total Weight |
| First/andPrestige |  |
18kg /or 40lb |
| Economy |  |
12kg /or 25lb |
Dimensions limits:
- 55(A) X 20(B) X 40(C) cm
- or a total sum of less than 115cm per piece
Membership comes with extra baggage privileges.
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.)
- Morning Calm Club: Additional 1 Piece
(32kg for First and Prestige classes, 23kg for Economy class, when flying economy on itineraries to/from Americas, additional 1 free baggage cannot be applied.) - Morning Calm Premium Club: Additional 1 Piece
(32kg for First and Prestige classes, 23kg for Economy class) - Million Miler Club: Additional 1 Piece (32kg)
Membership comes with extra baggage privileges.
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.)
- Morning Calm Club: Additional 1 Piece
(32kg for First and Prestige classes, 23kg for Economy class, when flying economy on itineraries to/from Americas, additional 1 free baggage cannot be applied.) - Morning Calm Premium Club: Additional 1 Piece
(32kg for First and Prestige classes, 23kg for Economy class) - Million Miler Club: Additional 1 Piece (32kg)
※reference In case of weight system, additional 10kg of baggage allowance for Morning Calm Club, additional 20kg
for Morning Calm Premium Club, and 30kg for Million Miler Club.
Golf Clubs
As a set or individually, all golf clubs must be checked.
No oversize fee applies to a golf bag.
Golf bag waiver for Korean Air operation flights only: If the total weight of one golf bag and one checked bag is:
- 23 kg (50 lb) or less: The bag is regarded as one piece of baggage
- 23 kg (50 lb) to 32 kg (70 lb): An overweight fee will apply
- Over 32 kg, no waiver fees: standard baggage policies apply
Skis and Snowboard equipment:
Equipment must be securely encased in a suitable shipping container before c
hecking in.
Equipment will be charged per bag (or container), but will not incur an oversize fee.
Ski/Snowboard waiver for Korean Air operation flights only: If the total weight of one container and one checked bag is:
- 23 kg (50 lb) or less : The container is regarded as one piece of baggage.
- 23 kg (50 lb) to 32 kg (70 lb) : An overweight fee will apply.
- Over 32kg : no waiver fees; standard baggage policies apply
Scuba diving equipment:
- Equipment must be securely encased in a suitable shipping container and oxygen tanks must be completely empty.
- Scuba equipment will be charged per bag (or container), but will not incur an oversize fee.
- One empty scuba tank (per passenger) will not be counted against the checked baggage total if it is paired with the dive bag or container.
Bicycles
- Handlebars must be fixed sideways and pedals removed prior to packing.
- Each bicycle counts as one piece of checked luggage, but will not incur an oversize fee.
- Motorized bikes, scooters, jet skis — any fuel-powered device — are not allowed on board, even as checked baggage.
Fishing equipment
- One fishing rod in its appropriate case (per passenger) will not count against your checked bag total if it is paired with the tackle box.
- Fishing equipment will be charged per bag (or container).
Hockey and lacrosse equipment
- One equipment bag and a maximum of two sticks taped together will count as one piece of baggage.
- If sticks are carried alone, standard baggage policies apply.
Skateboards
- One skateboard will be treated as one piece of baggage.
- Standard baggage policies apply.
Firearms and ammunition
- Any firearm and accompanying ammunition will only be accepted as part of checked baggage and not as a carry-on. Each firearm should be unloaded and suitably packed for transport.
- Ammunition must be packed in a separate, secure container — maximum 5 kg (11 lb) per person — and used for sporting purposes only.
- If you are travelling with a firearm and ammunition, you must declare the items during the check-in process and complete a declaration form.
- One firearm case plus one ammunition case shall be regarded as one piece of checked baggage.