Question 1

Can I buy extra baggage online after booking?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Korean Air offers excess baggage purchase via the website (My Trips) and mobile app (Korean Air My App). Some routes or fare classes may not support online purchase.

Question 2

Where do I buy extra baggage?

Accepted Answer

Purchase online via My Trips on the website, the Korean Air My App, or at the airport check-in counter. For more than 4 checked bags or multi-city itineraries, contact the Service Center.

Question 3

When should I buy extra baggage?

Accepted Answer

Buy in advance through My Trips. Online pre-purchase is generally cheaper than purchasing at the airport. Availability varies by fare class.

Question 4

How does Korean Air calculate extra baggage charges?

Accepted Answer

Fees vary by route, cabin class, and departure country. Prices are displayed in KRW (Korea), USD (U.S.), CAD (Canada), IDR (Indonesia), or local currency for other departures. Use the online calculator in My Trips for exact pricing.

Question 5

Is it cheaper to buy extra baggage online vs at the airport?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Online pre-purchase is generally cheaper than airport purchase.

Question 6

How many extra bags can I buy, and what are the bag limits?

Accepted Answer

Maximum weight is 32 kg (70 lb) per piece for most countries. Maximum size is 158 cm (62 in) total linear dimensions. For more than 4 checked bags, contact the Service Center.

Question 7

What are the overweight and oversized baggage rules?

Accepted Answer

Overweight fees apply for bags 24-32 kg (USD 100-200) and over 32-45 kg (USD 200). Oversize fees apply for bags 159-203 cm (USD 200-400) and 203-292 cm (USD 400). Bags 203-292 cm are only accepted for special baggage with prior approval.

Question 8

Do partner-airline or codeshare flights have different baggage rules?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Codeshare flights may apply the partner airline's baggage policy. Check in advance for codeshare or interline itineraries.

Question 9

Can I get a refund on extra baggage fees?

Accepted Answer

Per U.S. DOT regulations, excess baggage fee refund is available if baggage is delayed 15+ hours (flights under 12 hours) or 30+ hours (flights over 12 hours) on Americas routes.

Question 10

Are there any important exceptions?

Accepted Answer

Commercial items on U.S.-bound flights must comply with U.S. CBP regulations; transportation of commercial items is not permitted at ATL airport except for personal belongings. Economy (Saver) seats may have restrictions on online excess baggage purchase.

Label	Amount	Notes
To/from the Americas (excluding Brazil)	Economy Saver: 1 bag, 23 kg or less / Economy (excluding Saver): 2 bags, 23 kg or less each	Economy (Saver) fare tier gets 1 bag; standard Economy gets 2 bags
To/from Brazil (tickets issued on or after June 30, 2025)	Economy Saver: 1 bag, 23 kg or less / Economy (excluding Saver): 2 bags, 23 kg or less each	Different allowance applied to tickets issued on or before June 29, 2025: 2 bags, 32 kg or less each (both Saver and regular Economy)
Other international routes (excluding the U.S./Brazil)	1 bag, 23 kg or less	Applies to both Economy Saver and Economy (excluding Saver)
Domestic (Korea)	20 kg or less

Label	Amount	Notes
To/from the Americas (excluding Brazil)	2 bags, 23 kg or less each
To/from Brazil (tickets issued on or after June 30, 2025)	2 bags, 23 kg or less each	Tickets issued on or before June 29, 2025: 2 bags, 32 kg or less each
Other international routes (excluding the U.S./Brazil)	1 bag, 23 kg or less

Label	Amount	Notes
To/from the Americas (excluding Brazil)	2 bags, 32 kg or less each
To/from Brazil (tickets issued on or after June 30, 2025)	2 bags, 32 kg or less each	Same allowance for tickets issued on or before June 29, 2025 (2 bags, 32 kg or less each)
Other international routes (excluding the U.S./Brazil)	2 bags, 32 kg or less each
Domestic (Korea)	30 kg or less

Label	Amount	Notes
To/from the Americas (excluding Brazil)	3 bags, 32 kg or less each
To/from Brazil	3 bags, 32 kg or less each	Same for tickets issued on or before June 29, 2025 and on or after June 30, 2025
Other international routes (excluding the U.S./Brazil)	3 bags, 32 kg or less each
Domestic (Korea)	See official pricing	No First Class service on domestic flights; domestic listed only Economy 20 kg and Prestige 30 kg

Label	Amount	Notes
24-32 kg	USD 100-200	Lower rate applies to 24-32 kg range. Per piece charge; priced in KRW (Korea), USD (U.S.), CAD (Canada), IDR (Indonesia), or local currency.
Over 32-45 kg	USD 200	Higher rate applies to bags over 32 kg up to 45 kg. Per piece charge.

Korean Air Baggage Allowance, Fees & How to Add Extra Baggage