Booking Guide

STEP 1

Search flights

How to book

Enter your itinerary, date of boarding, number of passengers, and cabin class. 

STEP 2

Select a fare/flight

Select the flight and fare you want.

STEP 3

Enter passenger information

Enter the name, gender, date of birth, phone number, and email address of the passenger. 

STEP 4

Select a seat or purchase excess baggage in advance

You can select a seat or  pay for excess baggage in advance depending on the fare. 

STEP 5

Pay for the flight ticket

Pay for your flight ticket after reading the fare rules and terms of carriage.

Learn more about booking flights

Codeshare flights are operated by other airlines but sold under a Korean Air flight number. How to check and book a codeshare flight What are codeshare flights?

Ticket handling charges apply to tickets purchased or changed at the Service Center, a branch office, or an airport. Ticket service fees When are ticket service fees charged?

We've collected frequently asked questions to help you find your answers. FAQs Do you still have more questions?

How to redeem awards

How to book award tickets
How to get a seat upgrade

How to book and check a codeshare flight

Korean Air has codeshare partnership agreements with 37 airlines to provide you with the best service, so you can travel conveniently to more destinations.

Codeshare flights guide

  • Codeshare flights are operated by Korean Air partners.
  • Book flights and make changes on the Korean Air website or mobile app.
  • Airport services and in-flight services are provided by the partner airline.
    • Please check in at the counters of the operating airline.
    • Baggage regulations and check-in time are as per the regulations of operating airline.
  • The amount of mileage accrual is based on the Korean Air flight number and booking class.

How to check a codeshare flight

When searching flights on the Korean Air website
When checking itinerary details through My Trips on the Korean Air website
e-ticket itinerary

Ticket handling charges

KRW – ₩

International

KRW 30,000

Korea Domestic

KRW 5,000 (Including VAT)

USD – $

International

USD 30

CAD – $

International

CAD 35

JPY – ¥

International

JPY 3,000

CNY - ¥

International

CNY 200

TWD - $

International

TWD 900

HKD - $

International

HKD 250

EUR – €

International

EUR 30

GBP - £

International

GBP 30

IDR – Rp

International

IDR 430,000

SGD - $

International

SGD 45

CHF - Fr

International

CHF 30

CZK - Kč

International

CZK 715

AUD - $

International

AUD 45

NZD - $

International

NZD 45

THB - ฿

International

THB 950

MYR - RM

International

MYR 150

Ticket handling charges cannot be refunded.

Exemptions

  • First and Prestige flight tickets
    • Excluding upgraded tickets for domestic flights
  • Tickets for unaccompanied minors and infants under the age of 2 who do not occupy a seat
    • Child discounts are not included in exemptions
  • Tickets for an additional seat for carrying valuables or the convenience of a passenger
  • Prepaid tickets and tickets purchased with a credit voucher
  • Reissued tickets for international flight changes

FAQs

Changing the name of a passenger on a ticket is not permitted after the booking or purchase.
However, a one-time name correction on the ticket is permitted only if it is confirmed that the passenger is the same person and the case falls under one of the exceptions below.

 

[Exceptions to ticket name correction]

  • In case of a legal name change.
  • When correcting three or fewer letters in the English spelling, regardless of the surname or given name.
  • When correcting an English name to a Korean name.
  • When correcting a name due to a change of gender.

 

  • If you need to correct the name on your ticket, please contact our service center.
    • If you booked through a travel agency, please contact the travel agency for assistance.
  • The reissue fee is waived for ticket name corrections.
  • For itineraries that include other airlines, name/spelling changes may not be possible, so please be sure to check with the relevant airline in advance to see if changes are permitted.

  • Your e-Ticket Itinerary/Receipt can be viewed, downloaded, and emailed from [My Trips].
    (Path: View Details > View e-Ticket/Receipt)
    • If you are not logged in, you can find your reservation under [Find my trip] by entering your booking reference number, departure date, and passenger name. (Please note that if you are not logged in, the e-ticket can only be sent to the email address registered with the reservation.)
  • For e-Ticket Itinerary/Receipts that are no longer available in your reservation list after your flight, please contact your travel agency or our service center.

 

If you enter your SKYPASS number in your booking information before boarding, mileage will be automatically accrued after your trip is complete.

 

  • [My Reservation List] to find your booking and enter your membership number directly.
    (Path: View Details > Passenger Information > [Update frequent flyer number] button under the passenger name)
  • You can enter your SKYPASS number or a partner airline membership number.
  • To change a membership number that has already been entered, please contact our service center.

Information on ticket booking availability and ticketing deadlines.

 

  • Booking availability
    • Bookings are available from 9:00 AM (Korea Standard Time), 360 days before the departure date (applies to both revenue and award tickets).
  • Ticketing deadline
    • Online booking (website/mobile app): Purchase must be made at the time of booking and is available up to 40 minutes before departure for Korea domestic flights and 70 minutes before departure for international flights.
    • Other bookings: Refer to the ticketing deadline provided separately or see [My Trips] for details.

When can I book a flight ticket, and what is the ticketing deadline after booking?

Can I edit or change the passenger name after the booking is complete?

Where can I find the e-ticket itinerary for my purchased ticket?

I'd like to enter my SKYPASS number in my booking information to earn mileage.