Air Seoul Airlines Baggage Allowance 2023

Air Seoul Airlines Baggage Allowance Domestic / International, heetCarry-on Baggage Passengers on Air Seoul flights may bring one standard article of carry-on baggage, not to exceed 7kg in weight or 115cm in size (length + width + height). Checked Baggage The number of pieces for check-in baggage is two per passenger (children and infants included).

Air Seoul Airlines Hand Baggage Allowances

Carry-on baggage size and weight limits

  • The standard carry-on bag must not exceed 55cm x 40m x 20cm (L x W x H).
  • The personal item (size undisclosed) must fit under your front seat/overhead bin.
  • The total weight of the carry-on baggage (incl. personal items) must not exceed 25lb/12kg for Economy Class and 40lb/18kg for Prestige and First Class.
  • The free checked baggage allowance for different routes is as follows:
    • Domestic routes within Korea
      • Economy Class: 44lb/20kg
      • Prestige Class: 66lb/30kg
    • To/from Asia, Africa, Middle East, Europe, and Oceania
      • Economy Class 1 bag x 50lb/23kg
      • Prestige Class 2 bags x 70lb/32kg
      • First Class: 3 bags x 70lb/32kg 
    • To/from North/South America (excluding Brazil)
      • Economy Class 2 bags x 50lb/23kg
      • Prestige Class 2 bags x 70lb/32kg
      • First Class: 3 bags x 70lb/32kg 
    • To/from Brazil
      • Economy Class 2 bags x 70lb/32kg
      • Prestige Class 2 bags x 70lb/32kg
      • First Class: 3 bags x 70lb/32kg 
  • Checked baggage size limit. The combined dimensions of a checked bag cannot exceed 158cm/62in.

Air Seoul Airlines Cabin Baggage Allowance

What is Korean Air’s carry-on baggage allowance?

Korean Air Free Carry-on Baggage Allowance 
Cabin ClassNumber of BagsWeightSize
Prestige/First Class2 bags40lb/18kg55cm x 40m x 20cm per bag
(21in x 15in x 7in)(115cm/45in in combined dimensions)
Economy Class1 bag + 1 personal item*22lb/10kg55cm x 40m x 20cm
(21in x 15in x 7in)(115cm/45in in combined dimensions)
The personal item can be a laptop, handbag, or briefcase, as long as the combined weight of the bag and the personal item does not exceed 22 lb (10 kg).

Korean Air’s carry-on baggage requirements are as follows: 

  • Prestige/First Class passengers are allowed 2 standard carry-on bags and 1 personal item. 
  • The carry-on baggage size limit for Prestige/First Class passengers is:
    • 55cm x 40m x 20cm (L x W x H) for each standard carry-on bag. 
    • I’m undecided for the personal item, but it must fit under your front seat/overhead bin.
  • The baggage weight limit for the standard carry-on bag plus personal items is 40 lb/18 kg.
  • Economy Class passengers are allowed 1 standard carry-on bag and 1 personal item.
    • The carry-on baggage size limit for Economy Class passengers is:
      • 55cm x 40m x 20cm (L x W x H) for the standard carry-on bag. 
      • I’m undecided for the personal item, but it must fit under your front seat/overhead bin.
    • The baggage weight limit for the standard carry-on bag plus personal item is 22lb/10kg.

Air Seoul Airlines Checked Baggage Allowance

Depending on your route and travel class, Korean Air offers free checked luggage to every customer, with some restrictions on size, weight, and quantity. On domestic flights within Korea, the free baggage allowance is purely weight-based. This implies that, as long as you don’t go over the weight restriction, you can bring as much luggage as you wish.

The maximum size for checked luggage is 158 cm/62 inches (L + W + H). Depending on your itinerary, large baggage fees of USD 75 to USD 200 apply to bags with total linear dimensions greater than 158 cm (62 inches).

Korean Air Free Checked Baggage Allowance
RouteEconomyPrestigeFirst
Domestic (within Korea)44lb/20kg66lb/30kg
To/from Asia, Africa, Middle East, Europe, and Oceania1 x 50lb/23kg2 x 70lb/32kg
3 x 70lb/32kg
To/from North/South America (except Brazil)2 x 50lb/23kg
Brazil2 x 70lb/32kg
Note A regular checked bag’s total size shouldn’t go beyond 158 cm (62 in. Despite the extra baggage charges, several nations will not accept checked luggage that weighs more than 70lbs/32kg. Each item should have a luggage tag with your name, address, and destination written in English attached to it. Keep your luggage tag on hand until you can get it at the airport of arrival. If you want to bring pets, unique luggage, such as a bicycle, surfboard, or other recreational equipment, or if your suitcase is between 203 and 292 cm in size, you must notify the airline in advance.

Air Seoul Airlines Excess/Extra Baggage Allowance

Additional Baggage Allowance for SkyPass Members

SkyPass members are entitled to additional baggage privileges, as shown below.

Additional Baggage Allowance
Travel ClassPiece Concept RoutesWeight Concept Routes
(within Korea)
Morning Calm ClubMorning Calm Premium ClubMillion Miler ClubMorning Calm ClubMorning Calm Premium ClubMillion Miler Club
Economy + 1 x 50lb/23kg*+ 1 x 50lb/23kg+ 1 x70lb/32kg+ 22lb/10kg*+ 44lb/20kg+ 66lb/30kg
Prestige+ 1 x70lb/32kg+ 1 x70lb/32kg+ 1 x70lb/32kg+ 22lb/10kg+ 44lb/20kg+ 66lb/30kg
First + 1 x70lb/32kg+ 1 x70lb/32kg+ 1 x70lb/32kg+ 22lb/10kg+ 44lb/20kg+ 66lb/30kg
* Except on flights to/from the Americas, note The additional baggage allowance for SkyTeam members is: Elite members + 22 lb/10 kg; Elite Plus members + 44 lb/20 kg (or 1 additional bag on piece concept flights)

Korean Air Excess Baggage Rates

What is Korean Air’s additional baggage fee?

There will be a charge for excess luggage if you bring more than your allotted free baggage. The cost of your extra luggage with Korean Air (also known as the excess baggage fee) can vary depending on where you’re going and the kind of baggage you’re bringing (additional, overweight, or enormous baggage).

Excess Baggage Fees Economy Class
RouteAdditional Baggage Fee(up to 50lb/23kg)Overweight Baggage FeeOversized Baggage Fee
2nd 3rd +>50-70lb (24-32kg)>70-99lb
(33-45kg)
>158-203cm>203-292cm*
Domestic (within Korea)NAKRW 175,000KRW 2,000/kgNANA
Korea ↔ Japan, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Mongolia, Macao, and ChinaUSD 70USD 100USD 50USD 100USD 100USD 200
Other routes in Asia (except the above)USD 100USD 150USD 75USD 150USD 150USD 300
Europe, Middle East, Africa, and OceaniaUSD 130USD 200USD 100USD 200USD 200USD 400
North/South America (except Brazil)NAUSD 200USD 100USD 200USD 200USD 400
BrazilNAUSD 175NAUSD 175USD 175USD 350
U.S. ↔ BrazilNAUSD 75NAUSD 175USD 175USD 350
Note Bags larger than 203-292 cm are subject to a charge, which also applies to some special luggage. You will be charged an overweight + oversized baggage tax if you are carrying overweight and large luggage. The excess baggage price is cumulative per piece.

Air Seoul Airlines Baggage Allowance for Student