[China to South Korea] Flight Time and Baggage Policy per Airline
READ BEFORE YOU COME TO KOREA! Find out the flight time and baggage rules by airline from China to Korea
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For a perfect trip, many tourists believe purchasing a flight ticket that matches their needs is really important. This is why today we have prepared important information regarding those of you who wish to travel to Korea from China!
Find out together with us, Creatrip, the flight time and baggage regulations per airline from China to Korea~
Direct flights from China to (Seoul) Incheon International Airport
Air China, China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Spring Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Eastar Jet, Korean Air, Asiana, Jin Air
Direct flights from China to (Busan) Gimhae International Airport
Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Spring Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Korean Air, Asiana, Jin Air
Direct flights from China to Jeju International Airport
Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Spring Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Korean Air, Jin Air
Korea Time : China Time + 1 Hour
[1 Hour Time Difference]
- Flight Time from Beijing International Airport to Various Korean Airports by Region
[Around 2 Hours 10 Minutes]
Airlines | Incheon International Airport | Gimhae International Airport | Jeju International Airport |
Air China | 2 Hours 10 Minutes | 2 Hours 20 Minutes | 2 Hours 35 Minutes |
China Southern Airlines | 2 Hours | - | - |
Asiana | 2 Hours - 2 Hours 10 Minutes | 2 Hours 20 Minutes | - |
Korean Air | 2 Hours | 2 Hours 20 Minutes - 2 Hours 30 Minutes | 2 Hours 30 Minutes |
- Flight Time from Shanghai International Airport to Various Korean Airports by Region
[Around 2 Hours]
Airlines | Incheon International Airport | Gimhae International Airport | Jeju International Airport |
Shanghai Airlines | 1 Hour 50 Minutes | 1 Hour 55 Minutes | - |
China Southern Airlines | 1 Hour 50 Minutes - 2 Hours 20 Minutes | - | - |
China Eastern Airlines | 1 Hour 45 Minutes - 2 Hours 20 Minutes | - | - |
Spring Airlines | 2 Hours 10 Minutes | - | - |
Juneyao Airlines | - | 1 Hour 35 Minutes | 1 Hour 35 Minutes |
Eastar Jet | 2 Hours | - | - |
Korean Air | 2 Hours 10 Minutes | 2 Hours | - |
Asiana | 1 Hour 50 Minutes - 2 Hours | 1 Hour 40 Minutes | - |
Jin Air | - | 1 Hour 30 Minutes | 1 Hour 30 Minutes |
- Flight Time from Chengdu International Airport to Various Korean Airports by Region
[Around 3 Hours 25 Minutes]
Airlines | Incheon International Airport | Gimhae International Airport | Jeju International Airport |
Air China | 3 Hours 25 Minutes | - | - |
Sichuan Airlines | 3 Hours 25 Minutes | - | - |
Asiana | 3 Hours 10 Minutes - 3 Hours 40 Minutes | - | - |
Baggage Regulations per Airline on the flight from China to Korea
Baggage Regulations per Airline | 1. Air China
Air China Checked Baggage Regulation | |
Ticket Types | Checked Baggage Weight Limit |
First/Business Class | 32kg x 2EA |
Premium Economy Class | 23kg X 2EA |
Economy Class | 23kg |
Infant | 23kg + Stroller/Cradle |
Cabin Baggage Regulation
- Number of Baggage: First Class/Business: 2, Economy: 1
- Size: Cannot be larger than 55 x 40 x 20cm
- Weight: First Class/Business: 8kg, Economy: 5kg
Checked Baggage Precautions
- Regardless of the number of baggages if the weight exceeds the limit for each ticket type there will be surcharges
- The weight of one bag cannot exceed 32kg.
- The total of the sum of the three sides (Length + Width + Height) of the checked baggage must be bigger than 60cm and under 158cm.
- If one baggage exceeds 32kg you have to divide it into 2 bags.
- If the baggage exceeds the weight limit there may be the case where you have to pay for any surcharge that occurs such as putting the baggage on a separate flight
Baggage Regulations per Airline | 2. China Southern Airlines
China Southern Airlines Cabin Baggage Regulation | |
Ticket Types | Checked Baggage Weight Limit |
First Class | 5kg x 2EA |
Business Class | 5kg x 1EA |
Pearl Economy | 5kg x 1EA |
Economy | 5kg x 1EA |
China Southern Airlines Checked Baggage Regulation | |
Ticket Types | Checked Baggage Weight Limit |
First Class | 32kg x 3EA |
Business Class | 32kg x 2EA |
Premium Economy, Economy | 23kg x 2EA |
Infant (With Seat) | Same weight limit as adult |
Infant (Without Seat) | 10kg |
Cabin Baggage Regulation
- Number of baggage : First Class : 3, Other Ticket Types : 2
- Size : The sum of the 3 lengths (L+W+H) cannot exceed 115cm.
- Weight: Maximum 5kg
Checked Baggage Precautions
- Number of Baggage: First Class : 3, Other Ticket Types : 2
- The weight of one bag cannot exceed 32kg
- The total of the sum of the three sides (Length + Width + Height) of the checked baggage must be under 158cm and the sum of the three sides (Length + Width + Height) of the checked baggage for infants without a seat must be under 115cm.
- If the baggage exceeds the weight limit there may be the case where you have to pay for any surcharge that occurs such as putting the baggage on a separate flight
Baggage Regulations per Airline | 3. China Eastern Airlines
China Eastern Airlines Cabin Baggage Regulation | |
Ticket Types | Checked Baggage Weight Limit |
Business Plus / Business | 32kg x 2EA |
Super Economy / Economy | 23kg x 2EA |
Infant | Same weight as Adult x 1EA Stroller or Cradle 1 |
Cabin Baggage Regulation
- Number of baggage : First Class : 2, Other Ticket Types : 1
- Size: 56 x 45 x 25cm
- Weight: 10kg per cabin baggage
*A baggage that exceeds 203cm on the sum of its 3 lengths may be denied to be carried on and needs permission prior to the flight.
Checked Baggage Precautions
- The max number of checked baggage is 2.
- The weight of one bag cannot exceed 32kg
- The total of the sum of the three sides (Length + Width + Height) of the checked baggage must be under 158cm
- If the baggage exceeds the weight limit there may be the case where you have to pay for any surcharge(1000CNY/1PC ), that occurs such as putting the baggage on a separate flight
Baggage Regulations per Airline | 4. Spring Airlines
Spring Airlines Checked Baggage Regulation | |
Ticket Types | Checked Baggage Weight Limit |
Spring Plus | 30kg |
Cabin Baggage Regulation
- Number of baggage: Economy: 1 excluding personal handbag, Business: 2 excluding personal handbag
- Size: 30 x 20 x 40cm
- Weight: Maximum 7kg
- If the baggage exceeds in size or weight it needs to be checked in.
Checked Baggage Precautions
- The weight of one bag cannot exceed 30kg
- If the baggage exceeds the weight limit there may be the case where you have to pay for any surcharge that occurs such as putting the baggage on a separate flight
Baggage Regulations per Airline | 5. Shanghai Airlines
*Shanghai Airlines shares the same regulations as China Eastern Airlines.
Shanghai Airlines Cabin Baggage Regulation | |
Ticket Types | Checked Baggage Weight Limit |
Business Plus / Business | 32kg x 2EA |
Super Economy / Economy | 23kg x 2EA |
Infant | Same weight as Adult x 1EA Stroller or Cradle 1 |
Cabin Baggage Regulation
- Number of baggage : First Class : 2, Other Ticket Types : 1
- Size: 56 x 45 x 25cm
- Weight: 10kg per cabin baggage
*A baggage that exceeds 203cm on the sum of its 3 lengths may be denied to be carried on and needs permission prior to the flight.
Checked Baggage Precautions
- The max number of checked baggage is 2.
- The weight of one bag cannot exceed 32kg
- The total of the sum of the three sides (Length + Width + Height) of the checked baggage must be under 158cm
- If the baggage exceeds the weight limit there may be the case where you have to pay for any surcharge(1000CNY/1PC ), that occurs such as putting the baggage on a separate flight
Baggage Regulations per Airline | 6. Juneyao Airlines
Juneyao Airlines Cabin Baggage Regulation | |
Ticket Types | Checked Baggage Weight Limit |
Business | 10kg x 2EA |
Economy | 10kg x 1EA |
Juneyao Airlines Checked Baggage Regulation | |
Ticket Types | Checked Baggage Weight Limit |
Business | 32kg x 2EA |
Economy | 23kg x 2EA |
Infant (With Seat) | Same weight limit as adult |
Infant (Without Seat) | 23kg x 1EA |
Cabin Baggage Regulation
- Number of baggage: Economy: 1 excluding personal handbag, Business: 2 excluding personal handbag
- Size: The sum of the three lengths of the baggage (L+W+H) must be below 115cm.
- Weight: Maximum 10kg
Checked Baggage Precautions
- The weight of one bag cannot exceed 32kg
- The total of the sum of the three sides (Length + Width + Height) of the checked baggage must be under 158cm and the sum of the three sides (Length + Width + Height) of the checked baggage for infants without a seat must be under 115cm.
- If the baggage exceeds the weight limit there may be the case where you have to pay for any surcharge that occurs such as putting the baggage on a separate flight
Baggage Regulations per Airline | 7. Sichuan Airlines
Sichuan Airlines Checked Baggage Regulation | |
Ticket Types | Checked Baggage Weight Limit |
Business | 23kg x 3EA |
Economy | 23kg x 1EA |
Infant (Without Seat) | 10kg x 1EA |
Cabin Baggage Regulation
- Number of baggage: Economy/Business: 1 excluding personal handbag, First Class: 2 excluding personal handbag
- Size: 20 x 40 x 55cm (115cm). Each length of the bag should not exceed 56cm, 45cm, 25cm.
- Weight : Max 5kg
Checked Baggage Precautions
- The number of checked baggage for business class is 2 and 1 for economy class.
- The weight of one bag cannot exceed 23kg
- The total of the sum of the three sides (Length + Width + Height) of the checked baggage must be under 158cm and the sum of the three sides (Length + Width + Height) of the checked baggage for infants without a seat must be under 115cm.
- If the baggage exceeds the weight limit there may be the case where you have to pay for any surcharge that occurs such as putting the baggage on a separate flight
Baggage Regulations per Airline | 8. Asiana
Asiana Checked Baggage Regulation | ||
Ticket Types | Checked Baggage Number Limit | Checked Baggage Weight Limit |
Economy | 1 | 23kg per bag |
Business | 2 | 32kg per bag |
First | 3 | 32kg per bag |
Cabin Baggage Regulation
- Number of Baggage: 1 for Economy and 2 for Business and First Class
- Size: 55 x 40 x 20cm
- Weight: Maximum 10kg per baggage
Checked Baggage Precautions
- If the weight exceeds the limit for each ticket type there will be surcharges
- The total of the sum of the three sides (Length + Width + Height) of the checked baggage must be under 158cm
- If any of the checked baggage exceeds the given specifications there will be a surcharge or you may have to register for it to be transported through a different flight
Baggage Regulations per Airline | 9. Korean Air
Korean Air Baggage Regulation | ||
Ticket Types | Checked Baggage Number Limit | Checked Baggage Weight Limit |
Economy | 1 | 23kg per bag |
Prestige | 2 | 32kg per bag |
First Class | 3 | 32kg per bag |
Cabin Baggage Regulation
- Number of Baggage: 1 for Economy and 2 for Prestige and First Class
- Size: 55 x 40 x 20cm
- Weight: Maximum 12kg for Economy and Maximum 18kg for Prestige and First Class
Checked Baggage Precautions
- If the weight exceeds the limit for each ticket type there will be surcharges
- The total of the sum of the three sides (Length + Width + Height) of the checked baggage must be under 158-203cm
- If any of the checked baggage exceeds the given specifications there will be a surcharge or you may have to register for it to be transported through a different flight
Baggage Regulations per Airline | 10. Eastar Jet
Eastar Jet Checked Baggage Regulation | |
Ticket Types | Checked Baggage Weight Limit |
Special Fare | 0kg (If purchasing before hand 15kg ₩50,000) |
Discounted Fare | 15kg |
Normal Fare | 15kg |
Cabin Baggage Regulation
- Number of Baggage: 1
- Size: 55 x 40 x 20cm (22 x 16 x 20 inches)
- Weight: Maximum 7kg
Checked Baggage Precautions
- Regardless of the type of ticket if the checked baggage exceeds the weight limit there will be a surcharge
- The total of the sum of the three sides (Length + Width + Height) of the checked baggage must be under 203cm
- If any of the checked baggage exceeds the given specifications there will be a surcharge or you may have to register for it to be transported through a different flight
- Checked baggage surcharge is ₩40,000 per 5kg for pre purchases and ₩13,000 per 1kg if it is not pre purchased
Baggage Regulations per Airline | 11. Jin Air
Jin Air Baggage Regulation | |
Ticket Types | Checked Baggage Weight Limit |
All Seats | 15kg |
Cabin Baggage Regulation
- Number of Baggage: 1
- Size: 55 x 40 x 20cm
- Weight: Maximum 10kg per baggage
Checked Baggage Precautions
- If the weight exceeds the limit for each ticket type there will be surcharges
- The total of the sum of the three sides (Length + Width + Height) of the checked baggage must be under 203cm.
- The weight of 1 checked baggage cannot exceed 32kg. If it does it needs to be packaged separately.
- If any of the checked baggage exceeds the given specifications there will be a surcharge or you may have to register for it to be transported through a different flight
- The surcharge price on overweight baggage is ₩14,000/$14 per kg
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