Garuda Indonesia vs Korean Air
Side-by-side comparison of Garuda Indonesia and Korean Air: cabin and checked baggage allowances, fees, online check-in deadlines, alliances, hubs and contacts.
| Garuda Indonesia | Korean Air | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia | South Korea |
| Founded | 1947 | 1962 |
| Type | Full-service airline | Full-service airline |
| Alliance | SkyTeam | SkyTeam |
| Main hubs | Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, Denpasar International Airport | Gimhae International Airport, Incheon International Airport, Gimpo International Airport |
| Aircraft types | 5 | 8 |
| Cabin bag weight | 7 kg (15 lb) | - |
| Cabin bag size | 56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14 × 9 in) | - |
| Checked bag (Economy) | 2 pieces · 23 kg (51 lb) | 1 piece · 23 kg (51 lb) |
| Extra bag fee | from 220000 IDR (≈ 12.5 USD) | from 200 USD |
| Online check-in opens | 24 h | 2 days |
| Online check-in closes | 1 h 30 min | 1 h |
| Airport check-in fee | free | free |
| Customer service phone | (62-21) 23519999 | +82 21 588 20 01 |
Key differences
- Korean Air opens online check-in earlier (2 days before departure vs 24 h).
- Korean Air lets you check in online closer to departure (1 h vs 1 h 30 min).
Other comparisons
Allowances shown are for the basic Economy fare on most routes. Fees are the lowest published prices and change often - confirm on the official websites before booking.

