Korean Air Baggage Fees 2016

Korean Air Carry On 2016 - Cabin Bag Size & Weight Limit

The size and weight of carry-on items
Korean Air Economy Class Carry-on Allowance: 1 Item, maximum total weight of 12kg / 25 lbs
Korean Air First Class Carry-on Allowance: 2 Items, maximum total weight of 18kg / 40 lbs
Korean Air Prestige Carry-on Allowance: 2 Items, maximum total weight of 18kg / 40 lbs

Dimensions limits
55 X 20 X 40 cm
or a total sum of less than 115cm per piece [AMZ asins='B00LB7REFK,B082K8ZNQ1,B07ZWLQF9T,B00NW62PCA']

Additional carry-on allowances
One additional personal carry-on item — laptop, briefcase, handbag — is permitted for Economy Class.

Carrying on musical instruments.
If the size of your musical instrument is less than 115 cm (45 in.) — such as a violin — you may carry it on free of charge. Larger instruments are permitted as carry-on items but an additional seat will need to be purchased to accommodate each item.

Korean Air Checked Baggage Fees 2016 - Checked Bag Weight & Size Limits

To/From America (Excluding Brazil)
Economy Class: 2 bags, maximum 23kg/50lbs each
Prestige Class: 2 bags, maximum 32kg/70lbs each
First Class: 3 bags, maximum 32kg/70lbs each

To/From Brazil
Economy Class: 2 bags, maximum 32kg/70lbs each
Prestige Class: 2 bags, maximum 32kg/70lbs each
First Class: 3 bags, maximum 32kg/70lbs each

Asia(Include Guam/Palau) ↔ Europe/Middle East/Africa/Oceania
Economy Class: 1 bag, maximum 23kg/50lb
Prestige Class: 2 bags, maximum 32kg/70lbs each
First Class: 3 bags, maximum 32kg/70lbs each

To/From Europe/Middle East/Africa/Oceania
Economy Class: 1 bag, maximum 23kg/50lbs
Prestige Class: 2 bags, maximum 32kg/70lbs each
First Class: 3 bags, maximum 32kg/70lbs each

Korea ↔ Japan/China/Hong Kong/Taiwan/Macao/Mongolia
Economy Class: 1 bag, maximum 23kg/50lbs
Prestige Class: 2 bags, maximum 32kg/70lbs each
First Class: 3 bags, maximum 32kg/70lbs each

Within Asia (Including Guam/Palau) Except Korea - Japan / China / Hongkong / Taiwan / Mongolia
Economy Class: 1 bag, maximum 23kg/50lbs
Prestige Class: 2 bags, maximum 32kg/70lbs each
First Class: 3 bags, maximum 32kg/70lbs each

U.S.A ↔ Brazil
Economy Class: 2 bags, maximum 32kg/70lbs each
Prestige Class: 2 bags, maximum 32kg/70lbs each
First Class: 3 bags, maximum 32kg/70lbs each

Domestic
Economy Class: 20 kg Total Weight
Prestige Class: 30 kg Total Weight

Please Note:
If the weight of a single bag exceeds 32kg/70lbs, you are not allowed to check in your baggage regardless of excess baggage fee payment; therefore, on such occasions, you should lighten the load or pack your bag again.

Prohibited Items in Check-in

Combustible/Flammable substances such as paint, lighter fluid, etc.

Pressurized gas containers such as oxygen tanks, butane gas cans, etc.

Weapons and/or explosive materials such as firearms, firecrackers, etc.

Other items that may pose danger to passengers and/or the aircraft

Restricted Items with Special Precautions

Small quantity of personal cosmetic products and/or medical items

1 lighter and matchbox (Regulations on carrying a lighter or matchbox on board may vary with departure countries.)

Airline-approved medical items, dry ice, etc.

Unsuitable Items for Checked Baggage

The following items cannot be included in checked baggage, but may be carried aboard the passenger cabin as unchecked baggage :

Expensive personal electronic items including laptop computers, mobile phone and cameras
Currency, jewelry, precious metals, securities and similar items

Other valuable items, samples, fragile items, perishable goods and similar items

Korean Air Overweight Baggage Fee 2016 - Extra Bag Fee - Oversize Baggage

If the weight of a single bag exceeds 32kg/70lbs, you are not allowed to check in your baggage regardless of excess baggage fee payment; therefore, on such occasions, you should lighten the load or pack your bag again.

If you exceed the allowed weight or maximum bag count for your baggage allowance on your Korean Air flight, you will be charged the following amounts for each bag.

To/From America (Excluding Brazil)
Economy Class Extra Piece $200 USD / $200 CAD / 200,000 KRW
Economy Class Overweight (23-32kg / 50-70lbs) $100 USD / $100 CAD / 100,000 KRW
Economy Class Overweight (33-45kg / 70-100lbs) $200 USD / $200 CAD / 200,000 KRW
Economy Class Oversize (158-203cm) $200 USD / $200 CAD / 200,000 KRW

Prestige Class Extra Piece $200 USD / $200 CAD / 200,000 KRW
Prestige Class Overweight (23-32kg / 50-70lbs) $100 USD / $100 CAD / 100,000 KRW
Prestige Class Overweight (33-45kg / 70-100lbs) $200 USD / $200 CAD / 200,000 KRW
Prestige Class Oversize (158-203cm) $200 USD / $200 CAD / 200,000 KRW

First Class Extra Piece $200 USD / $200 CAD / 200,000 KRW
First Class Overweight (23-32kg / 50-70lbs) $100 USD / $100 CAD / 100,000 KRW
First Class Overweight (33-45kg / 70-100lbs) $200 USD / $200 CAD / 200,000 KRW
First Class Oversize (158-203cm) $200 USD / $200 CAD / 200,000 KRW

To/From Brazil
Economy Class Extra Piece $175 USD / $175 CAD / 175,000 KRW
Economy Class Overweight (33-45kg / 70-100lbs) $175 USD / $175 CAD / 175,000 KRW
Economy Class Oversize (158-203cm) $175 USD / $175 CAD / 175,000 KRW

Prestige Class Extra Piece $175 USD / $175 CAD / 175,000 KRW
Prestige Class Overweight (33-45kg / 70-100lbs) $175 USD / $175 CAD / 175,000 KRW
Prestige Class Oversize (158-203cm) $175 USD / $175 CAD / 175,000 KRW

First Class Extra Piece $175 USD / $175 CAD / 175,000 KRW
First Class Overweight (33-45kg / 70-100lbs) $175 USD / $175 CAD / 175,000 KRW
First Class Oversize (158-203cm) $175 USD / $175 CAD / 175,000 KRW

Asia(Include Guam/Palau) ↔ Europe/Middle East/Africa/Oceania
Economy Class 2nd Piece $130 USD / $130 CAD / 130,000 KRW
Economy Class Extra Piece $200 USD / $200 CAD / 200,000 KRW
Economy Class Overweight (23-32kg / 50-70lbs) $100 USD / $100 CAD / 100,000 KRW
Economy Class Overweight (33-45kg / 70-100lbs) $200 USD / $200 CAD / 200,000 KRW
Economy Class Oversize (158-203cm) $200 USD / $200 CAD / 200,000 KRW

Prestige Class Extra Piece $200 USD / $200 CAD / 200,000 KRW
Prestige Class Overweight (23-32kg / 50-70lbs) $100 USD / $100 CAD / 100,000 KRW
Prestige Class Overweight (33-45kg / 70-100lbs) $200 USD / $200 CAD / 200,000 KRW
Prestige Class Oversize (158-203cm) $200 USD / $200 CAD / 200,000 KRW

First Class Extra Piece $200 USD / $200 CAD / 200,000 KRW
First Class Overweight (23-32kg / 50-70lbs) $100 USD / $100 CAD / 100,000 KRW
First Class Overweight (33-45kg / 70-100lbs) $200 USD / $200 CAD / 200,000 KRW
First Class Oversize (158-203cm) $200 USD / $200 CAD / 200,000 KRW

To/From Europe/Middle East/Africa/Oceania
Economy Class 2nd Piece $130 USD / $130 CAD / 130,000 KRW
Economy Class Extra Piece $200 USD / $200 CAD / 200,000 KRW
Economy Class Overweight (23-32kg / 50-70lbs) $100 USD / $100 CAD / 100,000 KRW
Economy Class Overweight (33-45kg / 70-100lbs) $200 USD / $200 CAD / 200,000 KRW
Economy Class Oversize (158-203cm) $200 USD / $200 CAD / 200,000 KRW

Prestige Class Extra Piece $200 USD / $200 CAD / 200,000 KRW
Prestige Class Overweight (23-32kg / 50-70lbs) $100 USD / $100 CAD / 100,000 KRW
Prestige Class Overweight (33-45kg / 70-100lbs) $200 USD / $200 CAD / 200,000 KRW
Prestige Class Oversize (158-203cm) $200 USD / $200 CAD / 200,000 KRW

First Class Extra Piece $200 USD / $200 CAD / 200,000 KRW
First Class Overweight (23-32kg / 50-70lbs) $100 USD / $100 CAD / 100,000 KRW
First Class Overweight (33-45kg / 70-100lbs) $200 USD / $200 CAD / 200,000 KRW
First Class Oversize (158-203cm) $200 USD / $200 CAD / 200,000 KRW

Korea ↔ Japan/China/Hong Kong/Taiwan/Macao/Mongolia
Economy Class 2nd Piece $70 USD / $70 CAD / 70,000 KRW
Economy Class Extra Piece $100 USD / $100 CAD / 100,000 KRW
Economy Class Overweight (23-32kg / 50-70lbs) $50 USD / $50 CAD / 50,000 KRW
Economy Class Overweight (33-45kg / 70-100lbs) $100 USD / $100 CAD / 100,000 KRW
Economy Class Oversize (158-203cm) $100 USD / $100 CAD / 100,000 KRW

Prestige Class Extra Piece $100 USD / $100 CAD / 100,000 KRW
Prestige Class Overweight (23-32kg / 50-70lbs) $50 USD / $50 CAD / 50,000 KRW
Prestige Class Overweight (33-45kg / 70-100lbs) $100 USD / $100 CAD / 100,000 KRW
Prestige Class Oversize (158-203cm) $100 USD / $100 CAD / 100,000 KRW

First Class Extra Piece $100 USD / $100 CAD / 100,000 KRW
First Class Overweight (23-32kg / 50-70lbs) $50 USD / $50 CAD / 50,000 KRW
First Class Overweight (33-45kg / 70-100lbs) $100 USD / $100 CAD / 100,000 KRW
First Class Oversize (158-203cm) $100 USD / $100 CAD / 100,000 KRW

Within Asia (Including Guam/Palau) Except Korea - Japan / China / Hongkong / Taiwan / Mongolia
Economy Class 2nd Piece $100 USD / $100 CAD / 100,000 KRW
Economy Class Extra Piece $150 USD / $150 CAD / 150,000 KRW
Economy Class Overweight (23-32kg / 50-70lbs) $75 USD / $75 CAD / 75,000 KRW
Economy Class Overweight (33-45kg / 70-100lbs) $150 USD / $150 CAD / 150,000 KRW
Economy Class Oversize (158-203cm) $150 USD / $150 CAD / 150,000 KRW

Prestige Class Extra Piece $150 USD / $150 CAD / 150,000 KRW
Prestige Class Overweight (23-32kg / 50-70lbs) $75 USD / $75 CAD / 75,000 KRW
Prestige Class Overweight (33-45kg / 70-100lbs) $150 USD / $150 CAD / 150,000 KRW
Prestige Class Oversize (158-203cm) $150 USD / $150 CAD / 150,000 KRW

First Class Extra Piece $150 USD / $150 CAD / 150,000 KRW
First Class Overweight (23-32kg / 50-70lbs) $75 USD / $75 CAD / 75,000 KRW
First Class Overweight (33-45kg / 70-100lbs) $150 USD / $150 CAD / 150,000 KRW
First Class Oversize (158-203cm) $150 USD / $150 CAD / 150,000 KRW

U.S.A ↔ Brazil
Economy Class Extra Piece $75 USD
Economy Class Overweight (23-32kg / 50-70lbs) $75 USD
Economy Class Overweight (33-45kg / 70-100lbs)$75 USD
Economy Class Oversize (158-203cm) $75 USD

Prestige Class Extra Piece $75 USD
Prestige Class Overweight (23-32kg / 50-70lbs) $75 USD
Prestige Class Overweight (33-45kg / 70-100lbs) $75 USD
Prestige Class Oversize (158-203cm) $75 USD

First Class Extra Piece $75 USD
First Class Overweight (23-32kg / 50-70lbs) $75 USD
First Class Overweight (33-45kg / 70-100lbs) $75 USD
First Class Oversize (158-203cm) $75 USD

Domestic
2000 KRW / kg

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