Korean Air carry-on: 55 × 40 × 20 cm

Carry-on for the overhead bin

Included in fare

Dimensions H×W×D

Carry-on for the overhead bin: Dimensions H×W×D

Unit	H	W	D
cm	55	40	20

Weight

No published limit

• Each carry-on piece may measure up to 55 × 40 × 20 cm or 115 cm in total.
• Economy and Premium include one overhead bag plus one personal item with a combined maximum of 10 kg; First and Prestige include two carry-on pieces with a combined maximum of 18 kg.
• Operating-airline and airport rules can differ.

Source for this section: Carry-on baggage

Personal item

Included in fare

Dimensions H×W×D

Personal item: Dimensions H×W×D

Unit	H	W	D
cm	40	30	15

• Economy and Premium passengers may bring one personal item up to 40 × 30 × 15 cm, such as a handbag, briefcase or laptop bag, for storage under the seat.
• Korean Air applies the 10 kg limit to the personal item and overhead bag together rather than publishing a separate personal-item weight.

Source for this section: Personal item allowance

Checked baggage

• Allowance depends on route and cabin.
• Korean domestic flights use a 20 kg Economy or 30 kg Prestige weight allowance; most international Economy fares include one 23 kg piece, while non-Saver Economy and Premium include two 23 kg pieces on routes to or from the Americas.
• Prestige lists two 32 kg pieces and First three 32 kg pieces, with 158 cm as the standard total size per piece; codeshare rules can differ.

Source for this section: Baggage allowances

Overweight & excess baggage

• Additional charges depend on route, departure currency, number of pieces, weight and size, and advance payment is available for eligible fares.
• Charges can apply separately for each exceeded limit; some countries restrict pieces above 32 kg or 158 cm even when a fee is paid.
• Sizes over 203 cm and up to 292 cm are accepted only for certain pre-approved sports equipment or musical instruments, not ordinary personal baggage.

Source for this section: Excess baggage

Liquids in carry-on

Varies

• For international departures and transfers covered by Korean Air's published rule, liquid, spray, gel and cream containers may hold up to 100 ml each and must fit in one sealed zip bag with a total capacity of 1 litre per passenger.
• Necessary personal medicines have separate provisions, and local security rules can further restrict liquids and duty-free purchases.

Source for this section: Restricted carry-on items

Pets

Pet transport

Varies

Dogs, cats and pet birds require advance approval at least 48 hours before an international flight or 24 hours before a Korean domestic flight.

More details

• In the cabin, pet and carrier together may weigh up to 7 kg and the carrier may measure up to 32 × 45 × 19 cm; hold transport allows up to 45 kg and 291 cm, subject to country, aircraft, breed and temperature restrictions.
• The service is charged separately from baggage.

Source for this section: Flying with pets

Special baggage

Sports equipment

Varies

Sports equipment is accepted up to 32 kg and 292 cm, but counting and charges vary by equipment, route, cabin and the rest of the checked baggage.

More details

• Korean Air publishes special combination rules for items such as golf, ski and scuba bags, while unlisted equipment can use the normal checked allowance.
• Equipment must be securely packed, and several categories require a dedicated hard case.

Source for this section: Sports equipment

Musical instruments

Varies

An instrument up to 115 cm in total can travel in the cabin without an extra charge; a larger cabin instrument requires a separately purchased seat booked through the Service Center.

More details

• Checked instruments can use the applicable baggage allowance but require a travel hard case and a liability form, with excess charges beyond the allowance.
• If an instrument exceeds both 203 cm and 32 kg, it must travel on a purchased cabin seat or as freight.

Source for this section: Musical instruments

Medical equipment

Allowed

Passenger wheelchairs and walking aids are transported free of charge.

More details

• Electric wheelchairs must be reported when booking because battery handling and aircraft-door limits apply; Korean Air asks passengers with a wheelchair wider than 122 cm or higher than 84 cm to contact the Service Center because loading may be difficult on smaller aircraft.
• Advance wheelchair requests receive priority.

Source for this section: Passengers using a wheelchair

Advance approval, aircraft limits and operating-carrier rules can affect acceptance.

Prohibited items in the cabin

• Gasoline, paint, lighter fuel and other flammable substances
• Butane cartridges and other pressurised gas containers
• Weapons, firearms, fireworks and other explosives
• Self-heating meals and hazardous chemicals such as bleach

• This is a selected summary, not the complete restricted-items table.
• The listed groups are prohibited in both carry-on and checked baggage.
• Power banks and spare batteries follow cabin-only rules; using, charging or storing power banks in the overhead bin is prohibited rather than the devices being universally banned from travel.

Source for this section: Restricted items

Practical questions for this airline

Do Korean Air domestic and international flights use the same checked-baggage allowance?

No. Korean domestic flights use a total weight allowance of 20 kg in Economy or 30 kg in Prestige. International allowances are listed separately and depend on the itinerary and cabin; the e-ticket shows the final free allowance after purchase, while codeshare rules can differ.

Source for this section: Baggage allowances

Official source

• Carry-on baggage: Carry-on baggage
• Personal item: Personal item allowance
• Checked baggage: Baggage allowances
• Overweight & excess baggage: Excess baggage
• Liquids in carry-on: Restricted carry-on items
• Pets: Flying with pets
• Special baggage: Sports equipment
• Musical instruments: Musical instruments
• Medical equipment: Passengers using a wheelchair
• Prohibited items in the cabin: Restricted items

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