Korean Air Baggage Allowance (2026): Limits & Fees

At a Glance: Use this cheat sheet to instantly check your carry-on and checked baggage allowance for Korean Air flights from Singapore.

🎒 Carry-On Baggage Allowance: What Can You Bring Onboard?

Korean Air passengers receive different cabin baggage allowances by travel class:

• Economy/Premium: 1 cabin bag + 1 personal item (not exceeding 10kg in total)
• First/Prestige: 2 cabin bags (not exceeding 18kg in total)

Cabin Bag + Personal Item Total Weight: 

• Economy/Premium: 1 cabin bag + 1 personal item total weight may not exceed 10 kg
• First/Prestige: 2 cabin bags total weight may not exceed 18 kg
• Must fit in overhead bin or under seat

Cabin Bag Dimensions: 

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.

Personal Item Dimensions:

Not exceeding 40 cm x 30 cm x 15 cm.

Acceptable personal items include:

• Handbag or briefcase
• Laptop or tablet bag
• Other items of similar sizes

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Allowed and Prohibited Items in Your Carry-On

Completely banned in cabin or checked baggage:

• Combustible/flammable materials
• Pressurised gas containers
• Weapons and explosives
• Other hazardous materials
• Lithium batteries of more than 160 Wh
• Devices with non-removable batteries that generate heat (Hair curlers/straighteners, cordless iron, underwater high-brightness lamp, etc.)
• Electric wheels and smart bags that do not remove the lithium battery 

Liquids, aerosols, gels (LAGs):

• Maximum 100ml per container
• Must fit in 1 clear, resealable 1-litre bag per passenger

Power banks & Spare batteries:

• Only allowed in cabin baggage (not checked luggage)
• Under 100Wh (~27,000mAh) generally allowed, max 5 pieces
• 100-160Wh requires airline approval (max 2 pieces)
• Cannot be used or charged during flight

Carry-on Pets

• Your pet must be at least 8 weeks old
• Total weight (pet + carrier) is 7kg or less
• Maximum carry-on kennel dimensions = 45 cm (17.5 in)(l) x 32 cm (12.5 in)(w) x 19 cm (7.5 in)(h)
• Maximum height of soft type carrier: 25 cm/10 in or less
• The kennel must fit under the seat directly in front of you.

🧳 Checked Baggage Allowance: How Much Can You Check In?

Air China provides free checked baggage allowance based on your travel class, with allowances calculated using the piece concept for SIN-China flights. 

International flights excluding US/Brazil:

• Economy / Premium Class: 1 piece x 23kg
• Prestige: 2 pieces x 32kg each
• First Class: 3 pieces x 32kg each

Dimensions: Each bag must not exceed 158cm in total dimensions (length + width + height). 

Infant allowance for international flights: 

• 1 piece x 10kg baggage, with total linear dimensions ≤ 115 cm (45 in)
• 1 foldable stroller
• 1 car seat (or bassinet)

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💰 Korean Air Overweight & Excess Baggage Fees

Overweight or Oversized Charges (SIN-Korea/Asia):

• Overweight (between 24-32kg): 75 USD
• Overweight (over 32-45kg): 150 USD
• Oversized (total dimensions between 159-203cm): 150 USD
• Oversized (total dimensions over 203-292cm*): 300 USD

*The 203-292cm size only applies to special baggage (sports equipment, musical instruments) that requires prior approval by the airline.

Excess Piece Charges (SIN-Korea/Asia)

Weight and dimension limits of the excess piece follow the cabin baggage allowance, according to cabin class.

• First excess piece: 100 USD
• Second and above excess piece: 150 USD each

🏑️ Special Baggage (Sports Equipment, Musical Instruments, etc.)

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.

Sports Equipment

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. 

Examples:

• Bicycles: Must be non-motorised; handle bars fixed sideways, pedals removed. 
• Surfboards/wakeboards: fins removed and securely packed in a dedicated bag. 
• Hockey/lacrosse: One equipment bag and up to two sticks (bundled together with tape) are considered one checked baggage item.

Musical Instruments

There are three ways to fly with your instrument:

1. Carry-On: 

Small music instruments (eg.violins) can replace your standard cabin bag if they fit standard limits (total dimensions ≤ 115cm). 

2. Purchase a Seat (Large/Valuable): 

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.

3. Checked Baggage: 

It is not recommended to check in your music instrument due to risks of damage.

To check in your music instrument:

• The instrument must be packed in a rigid hard case designed for travel.
• You must also complete the “Limitation of Liability (Musical Instruments)” form at the airport check-in counter.

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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