Carry On

Korean Air personal item size

Korean Air does not publish an exact personal item size. The bag must fit under the seat in front of you. Most travellers are fine with a bag under 15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in (40 × 30 × 15 cm).

Carry-on limit
21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in
55 × 40 × 20 cm · 45.3 in L+W+D
Personal item limit
15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in*
40 × 30 × 15 cm · guideline, not published
Weight limit
22 lb
10 kg
Carry-on on the cheapest fare
Carry-on included on all fares

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Common bag sizes

Measure the outside of the bag, packed, including wheels, handles and pockets.

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Rules to know

  • No official personal item dimensions are published. It must fit under the seat in front of you.

A standard 22 × 14 × 9 in (55.9 × 35.6 × 22.9 cm) bag is larger than the Korean Air carry-on limit.

Frequently asked questions

What counts as a personal item on Korean Air?

A purse, laptop bag, small backpack or similar bag that fits under the seat in front of you. No exact size is published, so aim for a bag under 15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in (40 × 30 × 15 cm).

Is a carry-on free on Korean Air?

Yes. One carry-on and one personal item are included on every fare.

What is the Korean Air hand luggage allowance?

Carry-on included on all fares. The cabin bag limit is 21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in (55 × 40 × 20 cm), L + W + D ≤ 45.3 in, 22 lb (10 kg), and you can also bring a personal item up to 15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in (40 × 30 × 15 cm).

How strict is Korean Air about carry-on size?

Korean Air publishes a 21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in (55 × 40 × 20 cm), L + W + D ≤ 45.3 in limit and may check bags at the gate, especially on full flights. Bags that clearly exceed the limit are gate-checked.

Do wheels and handles count toward the Korean Air carry-on size?

Yes. Measure the bag at its longest, widest and deepest points, including wheels, handles and any pocket that sticks out.

Is there a weight limit for Korean Air carry-on bags?

Yes. The carry-on weight limit is 22 lb (10 kg).

Data reviewed September 2026 against the official Korean Air baggage page. Airlines change rules. Confirm on the official page before you fly.Official baggage policy