How much Luggage is allowed on Korean Air International Economy?

You may be allowed to check up to 2 bags if you booked an Economy ticket. Korean Air is an airline that makes travelling with baggage easier by allowing you to pay for extra bags online. Also, it has a baggage calculator. Passengers booked with an Economy ticket can use it to know the free baggage allowance. If you are booked on a Korean Air flight, you will find our HolidayGlobes blog informative.

Does Korean Air allow 2 Checked Bags?

The checked bag allowance will depend on the route you have booked a flight. Up to 2 bags are allowed for Economy and Prestige class passengers on most routes. The bags for Economy and Prestige passengers should not weigh more than 23 kg and 32 kg. The Korean Air economy saver baggage allowance has been reduced to 1 bag on some routes after changes to baggage policy in June, 2025. On international segments, Economy Class passengers are allowed to check 1 bag. You can check the Korean Air international baggage allowance by entering the region for which your flight is booked. The baggage allowance calculator is available on the airline website. Here are several things you should remember about the number of bags you can check.

·        You can combine 1 golf bag and 1 checked bag, but the total weight should not be more than 23 kg and 32 kg for Economy and Business.

·         Free baggage allowance for infants includes 1 foldable stroller and 1 car seat.

Korean Airlines international baggage policy has been revised in June, 2025. The airline or HolidayGlobes can be reached on 1-800-438-5000 or +1-888-595-2181 for details of your checked baggage allowance.

How will you be Charged for Baggage on Korean Air?

If the baggage you are carrying exceeds Korean Air baggage allowance you will be charged a fee. You will not be charged for bringing a carry-on and a personal item. For Economy cabin, the total weight of the cabin baggage should not exceed 10 kg. First and Prestige cabin passengers have a cabin baggage allowance of up to 18 kg. They will be able to bring 2 carry-on bags. If the carry-on exceeds the weight limit permitted on Korean Air, it will have to be checked. Valuable items will have to be declared and you will be charged $0.5 per $100 of the declared value. Oversize fee will not be charged for buying special baggage meant for sporting. But bicycles, skis or golf clubs measuring over 292 cm will not be allowed. Here are some points that will help you with paying for baggage.

·         You can pay for 3 bags online if you have booked an international flight.

·         If you have Skypass miles, you can pay for the extra baggage with them.

The airline recommends that you book an additional seat for a large musical instrument. You can call the airline or HolidayGlobes on +1-800-438-5000 or +1-888-595-2181 to learn more on how to book an extra seat for special baggage.