Korean Air baggage allowance: cabin and checked
Korean Air is a overseas carrier carrier flying international routes to Japan. Korea's flag carrier, with the widest network between Japan and Korea — useful for connections onward to Europe and North America.
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What Korean Air lets you take into the cabin
- Three sides added
- 115cm
- Each side
- 55 × 40 × 20cm
- Weight
- 10kg total
- Pieces
- 2 — one bag plus one personal item
What Korean Air lets you check in
- Free pieces
- 1 free in Economy
- Weight
- 23kg per piece
- Size
- 158cm total of three sides
If you go over the allowance
- How it is charged
- Charged by route and weight band. Check your booking before you get to the airport.
Paying at the airport is always the most expensive option. Where an allowance can be bought in advance, buying it online before you travel costs less.
Batteries and things that cannot be checked
Korean Air applies the same rule as every other airline flying to Japan.
- Power banks and spare lithium batteries travel in the cabin only, never in checked baggage.
- Up to 100Wh needs no approval; 100–160Wh needs the airline's agreement and is limited to two; over 160Wh is refused.
- E-cigarettes and heated tobacco go in the cabin and cannot be used or charged during the flight.
- A device in a checked bag must be switched fully off, and removable batteries come out and travel with you.
Frequently asked questions
What is the carry-on size limit on Korean Air?
Three sides added: 115cm. Each side: 55 × 40 × 20cm. Weight: 10kg total. Pieces: 2 — one bag plus one personal item.
How much checked baggage is included with Korean Air?
Pieces: 1 free in Economy. Weight: 23kg per piece. Size: 158cm total of three sides.
Can I put a power bank in checked baggage on Korean Air?
No. Power banks and spare lithium batteries must travel in the cabin on every airline flying to or within Japan. Up to 100Wh needs no approval, 100–160Wh needs the airline's agreement, and over 160Wh cannot be carried at all.
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Compiled by Japan Japan !! · Updated September 29, 2026