Korean Air Cabin Baggage Size & Allowance
Korean Air: carry-on up to 55 × 40 × 20 cm, 10 kg, personal item up to 40 × 30 × 15 cm.
Baggage allowance for Korean Air · check fare, route and operating-carrier conditions before travel
A handbag, laptop bag or small backpack that fits under the seat in front of you.
Korean Air states the cabin bag as 55 × 40 × 20 cm or 115 cm in total — the same box either way — and the 10 kg covers the cabin bag and the personal item together.
Economy pieces are limited to 158 cm in total dimensions and 23 kg. The number of free pieces depends on the route, cabin and SKYPASS status; premium cabins allow more and heavier bags.
Allowance by Cabin Class / Fare
Baggage allowance for Korean Air · check fare, route and operating-carrier conditions before travel
Cabin allowance by fare
The figures above are the standard allowance. On Korean Air it changes with the fare or cabin you book.
Excess & Oversize Fees
Charges are usually lower when paid online before travel than at the airport.
Good to Know
Will your bag fit Korean Air?
Enter your suitcase dimensions in the size checker and see instantly whether it meets these limits.
Check my bag for Korean AirThe three baggage types, explained
Airlines split what you travel with into three allowances. Each has its own size and weight limit, and the one you exceed decides what you pay.
The small bag that goes under the seat in front of you — handbag, laptop bag or small backpack. Usually free and rarely weighed.
The wheeled case you take into the cabin and store in the overhead bin. Sized at the gate, and weighed by many airlines.
The large suitcase you hand over at the desk and collect at your destination. Charged by bag, with strict weight limits.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a cabin bag free on Korean Air?
Yes, according to Korean Air's published policy: one cabin bag up to 55 × 40 × 20 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in), with 10 kg (22 lb) for it and the personal item together, plus a personal item up to 40 × 30 × 15 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in). Basic fares and flights operated by partner airlines can differ, so check the allowance on your booking.
What happens if my bag doesn't fit Korean Air's sizer?
Staff can send it to the hold at the gate, and depending on your fare Korean Air can charge for it. Adding a bag online before you fly is usually cheaper. The current amounts are on Korean Air's own fees page. Korean Air baggage fees
Can I bring a personal item in addition to my Korean Air cabin bag?
Yes. Besides the cabin bag you can bring one personal item up to 40 × 30 × 15 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in), such as a handbag, laptop bag or small backpack, stowed under the seat in front of you.
Compare with other airlines
Baggage limits differ sharply between carriers — these are the ones travellers most often weigh against Korean Air.
