Airline baggage guide
Korean Air Baggage Allowance: Carry-on & Checked Bags
Official personal-item, carry-on and checked-baggage limits.
Last checked · Sep 2026
Personal item
Economy
Combined 10 kg
40 × 30 × 15 cm
One personal item; 10 kg combined with the carry-on bag.
Cabin bag
Economy
Combined 10 kg
55 × 40 × 20 cm
One carry-on plus one personal item; 10 kg combined.
Checked bag
Economy · Non-U.S. route
1 × 23 kg
Linear total 158 cm
One checked bag up to 23 kg and 158 cm total dimensions.
Checked bag
Economy · U.S. route
Per bag 23 kg
Linear total 158 cm
Up to 23 kg per bag and 158 cm total. Saver includes 1 bag; other Economy fares generally include 2.
Personal item
Premium Economy
Combined 10 kg
40 × 30 × 15 cm
One personal item; 10 kg combined with the carry-on bag.
Cabin bag
Premium Economy
Combined 10 kg
55 × 40 × 20 cm
One carry-on plus one personal item; 10 kg combined.
Checked bag
Premium Economy · Non-U.S. route
1 × 23 kg
Linear total 158 cm
One checked bag up to 23 kg and 158 cm total dimensions.
Checked bag
Premium Economy · U.S. route
Per bag 23 kg
Linear total 158 cm
Up to 23 kg per bag and 158 cm total. Saver includes 1 bag; other Economy fares generally include 2.
Personal item
Business
Combined 18 kg
40 × 30 × 15 cm
A personal item is included in the 18 kg total cabin allowance.
Cabin bag
Business
Combined 18 kg
55 × 40 × 20 cm
Two cabin bags, 18 kg combined.
Checked bag
Business
2 × 32 kg
Linear total 158 cm
Two checked bags, up to 32 kg and 158 cm each.
Personal item
First
Combined 18 kg
40 × 30 × 15 cm
A personal item is included in the 18 kg total cabin allowance.
Cabin bag
First
Combined 18 kg
55 × 40 × 20 cm
Two cabin bags, 18 kg combined.
Checked bag
First
3 × 32 kg
Linear total 158 cm
Three checked bags, up to 32 kg and 158 cm each.
Confirm these before booking
- • The operating carrier and route shown on the ticket
- • Whether your selected Basic, Light or other fare includes free bags
- • The smallest cabin-bag limit on a connection
Frequently asked questions
How do I check Korean Air's carry-on size and weight limit?
Start with the carry-on entry for your cabin and route on this page. Your ticketed fare, route and operating carrier can change the allowance, so confirm it in your booking and on the airline’s official page before departure.
Is checked baggage free on Korean Air?
Free checked baggage depends on fare, route, status and ticket conditions. This guide shows published size and weight rules; confirm included pieces and fees in your booking.
Which baggage rule applies on a Korean Air codeshare flight?
Codeshare rules can depend on the operating carrier and route. Check the operating airline shown on the ticket and use the smallest limit across your connections.