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Korean Air (KE)

South Korea

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Everything you need to know about flying with Korean Air. Check-in deadlines, boarding times, and expert tips to make your Korean Air flight smooth and stress-free.

Check-in & Boarding Timeline

Online Check-in

Opens48hbefore departure
Closes30mbefore departure

Airport Check-in

Opens3hbefore departure
Closes30mbefore departure

Boarding

Opens20mbefore departure
Closes5mbefore departure
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Travel Tips

Special Service

Emergency exit row seating is only allocated at the airport after qualification checks; it is not available for online pre-selection.

Recommendation

Check the latest airport-specific notices or policy changes on the Korean Air website before travel.

Self Service

At Incheon (ICN) and Gimpo (GMP), economy check-in counters have mostly been replaced by self-check-in kiosks and bag drop machines for passengers already checked in online.

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