Buy Extra Baggage
Updated Aug 6, 2026
Steps
- Go to airpremia.com and open 조회/체크인 (Lookup/Check-in) > 예약 조회 (Booking lookup), or open the Air Premia mobile app.
- Enter the passenger's last name and first name in English as shown on the passport, plus the booking reference from the itinerary email or SMS, then click 조회하기 (Search).
- In the retrieved booking, open the prepaid baggage (사전 수하물 구매 / Prepaid Baggage Purchase) option for the passenger.
- Choose the extra piece or the overweight tier (24–28 kg or 29–32 kg) you need and complete payment on the website or app.
- Alternatively, purchase via the Air Premia mobile app or by calling the reservation center (1800-2626 in Korea).
Prices
Prepaid extra checked bag (advance purchase)
Zone-based rate per extra checked piece (max 23 kg), discounted vs airport rates. Up to 2 extra pieces per person; purchase until 48 hours before departure via website, app or reservation center.
| Label | Amount |
|---|---|
| Northeast Asia | KRW 60,000 (Korea dep.) / USD 60 / JPY 6,000 / HKD 480 (local dep.) per piece |
| Southeast Asia | KRW 80,000 (Korea dep.) / USD 80 / THB 2,800 (local dep.) per piece |
| Americas · Europe | KRW 160,000 (Korea dep.) / USD 160 / EUR 160 (local dep.) per piece |
On-site (airport) excess piece
An extra checked piece bought at the check-in counter on departure day costs more than the prepaid rate. Cash payment: KRW for Korea departures, local currency for overseas departures. If piece, weight and size are all exceeded, each fee is charged separately and added up.
| Label | Amount |
|---|---|
| Northeast Asia | KRW 70,000 (Korea dep.) / USD 70 / JPY 7,000 / HKD 560 (local dep.) per piece |
| Southeast Asia | KRW 100,000 (Korea dep.) / USD 100 / THB 3,500 (local dep.) per piece |
| Americas · Europe | KRW 200,000 (Korea dep.) / USD 200 / EUR 200 (local dep.) per piece |
Overweight baggage (over 23 kg)
Prepaid overweight is sold in fixed tiers (24–28 kg and 29–32 kg) and can be bought online until 48 hours before departure, but Economy Lite and Wide Premium can only add pieces, not weight. At the airport, overweight is charged per kg (Economy Lite per kg above its 15 kg allowance) with no online purchase option. Excess carry-on checked at the gate is charged per kg and is separate from the free checked allowance (gate-checked pieces max 23 kg and 158 cm total dimensions). A weight upgrade can be selected once per person.
| Label | Amount |
|---|---|
| 24–28 kg tier, Northeast Asia | KRW 25,000 (Korea dep.) / USD 25 / JPY 2,500 / HKD 200 (local dep.) |
| 29–32 kg tier, Northeast Asia | KRW 50,000 (Korea dep.) / USD 50 / JPY 5,000 / HKD 400 (local dep.) |
| 24–28 kg tier, Southeast Asia | KRW 35,000 (Korea dep.) / USD 35 / THB 1,200 (local dep.) |
| 29–32 kg tier, Southeast Asia | KRW 70,000 (Korea dep.) / USD 70 / THB 2,500 (local dep.) |
| 24–28 kg tier, Americas · Europe | KRW 60,000 (Korea dep.) / USD 60 / EUR 60 (local dep.) |
| 29–32 kg tier, Americas · Europe | KRW 100,000 (Korea dep.) / USD 100 / EUR 100 (local dep.) |
| Airport overweight, Northeast Asia | KRW 10,000 per kg (Korea dep.) / USD 10 / JPY 1,000 / HKD 80 per kg (local dep.) |
| Airport overweight, Southeast Asia | KRW 15,000 per kg (Korea dep.) / USD 15 / THB 500 per kg (local dep.) |
| Airport overweight, Americas · Europe | KRW 20,000 per kg (Korea dep.) / USD 20 / EUR 20 per kg (local dep.) |
| Gate check of excess carry-on, Northeast Asia | KRW 10,000 per kg (Korea dep.) / USD 10 / JPY 1,000 / HKD 80 per kg (local dep.) |
| Gate check of excess carry-on, Southeast Asia | KRW 15,000 per kg (Korea dep.) / USD 15 / THB 500 per kg (local dep.) |
| Gate check of excess carry-on, Americas · Europe | KRW 20,000 per kg (Korea dep.) / USD 20 / EUR 20 per kg (local dep.) |
Oversized baggage (159–292 cm)
Size-excess fees apply only at the airport (no online/prepaid option) when total dimensions exceed 158 cm. Fees are added on top of piece/weight excess fees if all are exceeded.
| Label | Amount |
|---|---|
| 159–203 cm, Northeast Asia | KRW 80,000 (Korea dep.) / USD 80 / JPY 8,000 / HKD 640 (local dep.) |
| 204–292 cm, Northeast Asia | KRW 160,000 (Korea dep.) / USD 160 / JPY 16,000 / HKD 1,280 (local dep.) |
| 159–203 cm, Southeast Asia | KRW 120,000 (Korea dep.) / USD 120 / THB 4,200 (local dep.) |
| 204–292 cm, Southeast Asia | KRW 240,000 (Korea dep.) / USD 240 / THB 8,400 (local dep.) |
| 159–203 cm, Americas · Europe | KRW 160,000 (Korea dep.) / USD 160 / EUR 160 (local dep.) |
| 204–292 cm, Americas · Europe | KRW 320,000 (Korea dep.) / USD 320 / EUR 320 (local dep.) |
Special baggage (sports equipment)
Special baggage is limited to 32 kg and 292 cm total dimensions. Most sports equipment counts as one checked piece, and a fixed handling fee applies regardless of the free allowance. Golf bags, snowboards and snow skis are exempt from the handling fee.
- Sports equipment handling feeKRW 10,000
- Charged per special item regardless of the free allowance, for sports equipment other than golf bags, snowboards and snow skis.
- Overweight/piece-excess fees still apply if the free allowance is exceeded.
- Golf: a golf bag plus one regular bag count as one checked piece within the free allowance.
FAQ
Can I buy extra baggage online after booking?
Yes — prepaid baggage can be purchased on airpremia.com, the mobile app, or via the reservation center up to 48 hours before departure. Passengers on codeshare flights or connecting flights operated by partner airlines cannot purchase prepaid baggage.
Where do I buy extra baggage?
Prepaid baggage: airpremia.com (Booking lookup / My Trip), the Air Premia mobile app, or the reservation center (1800-2626 in Korea). On the day of departure it can also be bought at the check-in counter, but airport (on-site) rates apply.
When is the deadline to buy extra baggage online?
Discounted prepaid rates are available until 48 hours before departure. After that, only airport on-site rates at the check-in counter apply.
How does Air Premia calculate extra baggage charges?
Charges are zone-based (Northeast Asia / Southeast Asia / Americas · Europe) and apply either per extra piece (max 23 kg) or per weight tier (24–28 kg / 29–32 kg). The currency follows the first departure point: KRW for Korea departures, USD/JPY/HKD/THB/EUR for local departures (Vietnam departures are always charged in USD).
Is it cheaper to buy extra baggage online in advance vs at the airport?
Yes — prepaid rates are discounted. Example (Northeast Asia, Korea departure): an extra piece costs KRW 60,000 prepaid vs KRW 70,000 at the airport, and overweight is charged per kg at the airport (KRW 10,000/kg) instead of fixed prepaid tiers (KRW 25,000 / 50,000).
How many extra bags can I buy, and what are the bag limits?
Up to 2 extra pieces per person prepaid, and the overweight upgrade can be selected once. Each piece must not exceed 32 kg and 158 cm total dimensions; pieces over 32 kg may be refused. Free checked allowance: to the Americas 2×23 kg (Economy Flex/Standard), 1×23 kg (Economy Lite), 2×32 kg (Wide Premium); to other regions 1×23 kg / 1×15 kg / 1×32 kg respectively. Two passengers on the same booking can pool piece counts at check-in, but not weights.
What are the overweight or oversized baggage rules?
Prepaid overweight is sold in two tiers (24–28 kg and 29–32 kg); Economy Lite and Wide Premium can only add pieces, not weight. At the airport, overweight is charged per kg (Economy Lite per kg above its 15 kg allowance) and oversized bags (159–203 cm / 204–292 cm) incur separate size fees. Excess carry-on checked at the gate is charged per kg.
Can I get a refund for extra baggage if I cancel or change my booking?
Prepaid baggage can be cancelled and refunded up to 48 hours before departure; within 48 hours it is non-refundable (except for airline-caused cancellations). If the itinerary is changed before the 48-hour cut-off, prepaid baggage is auto-cancelled with a refund. Refunds are processed on the website or via the reservation center. Prepaid baggage is non-transferable.
Do partner-operated or codeshare flights have different baggage rules?
Yes — prepaid baggage cannot be purchased for codeshare flights or connecting flights operated by partner airlines, and different baggage rules may apply on segments operated by other airlines.
Are there any important exceptions or restrictions I should know?
Economy Lite and Wide Premium cannot buy prepaid overweight — pieces only. The currency for the entire itinerary follows the first departure point (Vietnam always USD). Bookings made through other channels can still get prepaid baggage via the Air Premia website/app using the airline booking reference. Prepaid baggage can only be used at the check-in counter, not at the gate.