Understanding Korean Air's baggage allowance can help you avoid unexpected fees and enjoy a smoother travel experience.
Checked baggage and carry-on limits vary depending on your route, cabin class, and fare type.
This guide covers Korean Air's baggage policies, including carry-on allowances, checked baggage limits, excess baggage fees, and useful packing tips for your next flight.
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Korean Air passengers receive different cabin baggage allowances by travel class:
Within 115cm (45 in) in total or 55cm x 40cm x 20cm (22” x 16” x 8”) (including handles and wheels)
Bags exceeding these limits will be checked into cargo hold and may incur additional charges if you exceed your free checked baggage allowance.
Not exceeding 40 cm x 30 cm x 15 cm.
Acceptable personal items include:
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Korean China provides free checked baggage allowance based on your travel class, with allowances calculated using the piece concept for SIN-China flights.
Dimensions: Each bag must not exceed 158cm in total dimensions (length + width + height).
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*The 203-292cm size only applies to special baggage (sports equipment, musical instruments) that requires prior approval by the airline.
Weight and dimension limits of the excess piece follow the cabin baggage allowance, according to cabin class.
Most sports equipment and musical instruments count towards your standard free checked baggage allowance. If you exceed your weight or piece limit, standard excess baggage fees apply.
Weight Limit: 32kg (72lb) or less
Size Limit: Total dimensions of 292cm or less
For overweight/oversized sports equipment, excess fees apply. Packing in a hard case is recommended to avoid damage. Motorised vehicles and hoverboards are prohibited from checked baggage due to safety risks.
There are three ways to fly with your instrument:
Small music instruments (eg.violins) can replace your standard cabin bag if they fit standard limits (total dimensions ≤ 115cm).
For larger music instruments (eg.cellos, double basses, and geomungo) that exceed standard size limits (total dimensions exceed 115cm), you must book a seat via the Service Centre.
The Singapore Service Centre contact is +65 67091127 with 24/7 English/Korean service.
It is not recommended to check in your music instrument due to risks of damage.
To check in your music instrument:
For instruments with total dimensions (length + width + height) exceeding 203 cm (80 in) and the weight exceeding 32 kg (70 lb), you must either purchase a separate seat to carry it on board or arrange for freight transport.
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