Baggage

Excess baggage

If you need more allowance for checked-in baggage, you may purchase extra allowance at the check-in counter. (price is based on departure from Korea)

Category Northeast Asia Southeast Asia Americas/Europe
In excess of the number of items allowed
(Up to 23kg/charged per item)
70,000 100,000 200,000
In excess of the weight of items allowed
(In excess of 23kg/charged per kg) *
10,000/kg 15,000/kg 20,000/kg
In excess of the allowed size 159~203cm 80,000 120,000 160,000
204~292cm 160,000 240,000 320,000
  • The Economy Lite fare is applied to every kilogram in excess of 15kg.​
  • KRW : Korea departure / Dollar & Other currency : Local departure base​
  • ​If the number of items, weight and size are all in excess at the same time, the surcharge for each category is added up.
    • Criteria: Passengers with free baggage allowance of 23kg
      ​​When checking in an additional 20kg on a Korea-Northeast Asia route: KRW 70,000 (for being in excess of the allowed number of items​)​
      When checking in an additional 26kg on a Korea-Northeast Asia route: KRW 70,000(for being in excess of the allowed number of items​) + KRW 30,000 (for being in excess of the allowed weight) = KRW 100,000 in total
      When checking in an additional 26kg of items that are 210cm in size on a Korea-Northeast Asia route: KRW 70,000 (for being in excess of the allowed number of items​) + KRW 30,000 (for being in excess of the allowed weight) + KRW 160,000 (for being in excess of the allowed size) = KRW 260,000 in total​​​
  • To prevent safety incidents, the weight of the baggage should be 32kg or less. Any items in excess of 32kg may be rejected.

Fees

  • ​A surcharge will have to be paid for baggage that exceeds the free baggage allowance.
  • The fees for extra baggage allowance are based on cases when the extra allowance is purchased at the airport.
  • The maximum allowance for the weight and volume of checked-in baggage may vary according to the departure/arrival country.

Information on checked baggage at the boarding gate

When checking in at the gate other than carry-on baggage, a separate gate check fee is charged per kg.

BaseNortheast Asia Southeast AsiaAmericas/Europe
Per kg
(Unit : KRW)
10,000 15,000 20,000
  • The checked baggage of the boarding gate shall be within the 23 kg maximum, and the sum of 3 sides shall be within 158 cm
    (If the maximum size exceeds 158cm (3 sides) and the maximum weight exceeds 23 kg, it must be packed separately)
  • KRW : Korea departure / Dollar & Other currency : Local departure base
  • Baggage check-in may not be possible at the boarding gate depending on on-site circumstances.
  • When the departure currency is USD, the following rates apply for the Northeast Asia route:
  • - Excess baggage fee per kilogram: 10 USD

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