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.

Note

  • ​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.
  • According to the requirement of U.S. DOT CFR, if you pay excess baggage fee for your baggage on a flight to/from the U.S. and the baggage is delayed by 15 hours (for scheduled flight time under 12 hours) or 30 hours (for scheduled flight time more than 12 hours), you can receive a refund for the paid excess baggage fee.

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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