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Quick facts about Korean Air

À propos Korean Air

Korean Air (IATA: KE, ICAO: KAL) is a KR airline and a member of the SkyTeam alliance.

Korean Air is South Korea's national flag carrier and one of the most awarded airlines in Asia, a founding member of the SkyTeam alliance. Operating from Seoul's Incheon International Airport — consistently voted one of the world's best — Korean Air connects passengers to over 130 destinations across Asia, the Americas, and Europe.

Did you know? Korean Air's Incheon hub is one of the top transit airports in Asia, and Korean Air is the only airline in the world to offer both on-board bibimbap (Korean mixed rice dish) and a dedicated cargo airline subsidiary (Korean Air Cargo).

Korean Air — Facts & Travel Tips

Key facts and practical tips for Korean Air passengers

Main Hubs
Seoul Incheon (ICN)
Founded
1969 — 57 years of service
Fleet Size
~155 aircraft
Airbus A220, Airbus A330, Boeing 737 MAX, Boeing 777-300ER, Boeing 787 Dreamliner
Destinations
130+ destinations worldwide
Baggage Policy
Economy: 23kg checked bag on most routes; 2 bags on North American routes. Business/First: 32-40kg. Carry-on: 12kg. PRESTIGE sleeper class has generous allowances.
Check-in Tips
Korean Air online check-in opens 24 hours before departure. Seoul Incheon is consistently rated one of Asia's best airports — Korean Air occupies Terminal 2.

How to Track Korean Air Flights

Tracking a Korean Air flight on Departra is simple. Enter your KE flight number in the search box above — for example, KE100 — and you will see the live status including:

  • Real-time aircraft position on an interactive map
  • Departure and arrival times with delay information
  • Gate and terminal assignments where available
  • Live weather at both departure and arrival airports
  • Aircraft type and altitude, speed, and heading data

Flight data typically becomes available 24 hours before the scheduled departure. For the most accurate information, check closer to your departure time.