Personal-item bag · 34 × 19 × 15 cm (13.4 × 7.5 × 5.9 in)
Tight exactly at the limit on the depth
Korean Air cabin bag and personal item size
Checked against Korean Air's baggage page on 5 October 2026
Personal item (under the seat)
40 × 30 × 15 cm15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in
Cabin bag (overhead locker)
55 × 40 × 20 cm21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in
Also: 115 cm in total (length + width + depth), 45 in.
Weight: 10 kg (22 lb)
Will your bag fit Korean Air?
Personal item. Free on every fare. Handbag, briefcase or laptop bag. Shares the 10 kg total weight limit with the carry-on in Economy/Prestige.
Cabin bag. Included on every fare listed below. Wheels and handles count. Economy: 1 carry-on plus 1 personal item, 10 kg combined. Limit is 115 cm (45 in) total or 55 x 40 x 20 cm.
What each Korean Air fare includes
| Fare | Personal item | Cabin bag | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | Included | Included (10 kg) | 10 kg total for carry-on plus personal item. |
| First / Prestige | Not stated | Included (18 kg) | Two carry-on bags, 18 kg (40 lb) total, each within 115 cm (45 in). |
Will a standard carry-on fit Korean Air?
The most common US carry-on size is 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm, wheels included). On Korean Air it does not fit — 0.9 cm (0.4 in) too long, 2.9 cm (1.1 in) too deep; 114.3 cm in total against a 115 cm limit. The common European cabin size, 55 × 40 × 20 cm, is right at the limit.
Korean Air's cabin bag allowance holds about 44 litres. Only 5 of the 151 airlines we track have a smaller one, so bags sold as "carry-on size" in the US often won't pass here.
Bags that fit Korean Air
We checked 1,046 bags with published sizes. 19 fit the personal-item size with at least 1 cm to spare on every side, and another 38 are within a centimeter. 422 fit the cabin bag size comfortably.
Personal item
Personal-item bag · 39.1 × 27.4 × 14.5 cm (15.4 × 10.8 × 5.7 in)
Tight 0.5 cm (0.2 in) to spare on the depth
Personal-item bag · 38.1 × 30.5 × 14 cm (15 × 12 × 5.5 in)
Tight 0.5 cm (0.2 in) too wide; soft-sided, so it only goes in if it squeezes
Personal-item bag · 40 × 30 × 15 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in)
Tight exactly at the limit on the length
Cabin bag
Carry-on suitcase · 55 × 40 × 20 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in)
Tight exactly at the limit on the length; 115 cm in total against a 115 cm limit
Carry-on suitcase · 55 × 35 × 20 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 7.9 in)
Tight exactly at the limit on the length; 110 cm in total against a 115 cm limit; 7.4 kg left for packing
Carry-on suitcase · 55 × 35 × 20 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 7.9 in)
Tight exactly at the limit on the length; 110 cm in total against a 115 cm limit; 7.4 kg left for packing
Carry-on suitcase · 45 × 38 × 20 cm (17.7 × 15 × 7.9 in)
Tight exactly at the limit on the depth; 103 cm in total against a 115 cm limit; 7.4 kg left for packing
All bags that fit Korean Air →
If your bag is too big at the gate
Even compliant bags may be checked at the boarding gate if cabin storage is short. No fee published on the page. Source
Power banks on Korean Air
You can’t use a power bank on board. Never in checked bags. In-flight use banned. Keep within arm's reach (on person, seatback pocket, under seat), not in overhead bins. Cover terminals with tape or bag each battery. Source is news, not Korean Air. (in force since 26 January 2026)
Work out your power bank's watt-hours · Power bank rules on every airline
Worth knowing
- Economy carry-on and personal item share one 10 kg weight limit.
- Power banks cannot be used on board and must not go in overhead bins (from 26 January 2026).
- Bags that meet size rules can still be checked at the gate if bins are full.
Airlines with similar limits
- Ryanair: 55 × 40 × 20 cm
- TUI Airways / TUIfly: 55 × 40 × 20 cm
- Icelandair: 55 × 40 × 20 cm
- Vueling: 55 × 40 × 20 cm
Korean Air bag questions
What size is the Korean Air personal item?
Korean Air's free personal item can be up to 40 × 30 × 15 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in). Handbag, briefcase or laptop bag. Shares the 10 kg total weight limit with the carry-on in Economy/Prestige.
How big can a Korean Air cabin bag be?
Up to 55 × 40 × 20 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in), and no heavier than 10 kg (22 lb). Wheels and handles count toward the size.
Which bags fit Korean Air's limits?
Of the 1,046 bags we track, 19 fit the personal-item size with at least 1 cm to spare and 422 fit the cabin bag size. See the list.
Can I take a power bank on Korean Air?
Yes, in your cabin bag only. You can’t use a power bank on board. Never in checked bags.
Sources. carry-on baggage page (Korean-language version) · news: Korean Air power bank in-flight ban. Rules checked 5 October 2026. Some details the airline doesn’t publish are marked as such above. Airline staff have the final say at the gate. Spotted a change? Tell us.
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