Korean Air (IATA KE) is a carrier from South Korea, a member of the SkyTeam alliance. In the SiamFlights route catalogue, Korean Air serves 9 routes reaching 7 destinations, with home hubs at Seoul (ICN). Its checked-baggage baseline is 30 kg. Local brand strength rates 8/10.
Routes Korean Air flies from Thailand & the region — 9 corridors
| Route | Freq/wk | Hours | Cluster | Market low |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangkok (BKK) → Seoul (ICN) | 56× | 5.5 | A | ฿4,292 |
| Phuket (HKT) → Seoul (ICN) | 21× | 6.2 | D | — |
| Bangkok (BKK) → Los Angeles (LAX) | 14× | 17.5 | C | ฿25,657 |
| Bangkok (BKK) → San Francisco (SFO) | 10× | 17.8 | C | ฿29,325 |
| Bangkok (BKK) → New York (JFK) | 10× | 18.5 | C | ฿18,336 |
| Bangkok (BKK) → Seattle (SEA) | 7× | 17.5 | C | ฿23,581 |
| Chiang Mai (CNX) → Seoul (ICN) | 7× | 6.0 | D | — |
| Bangkok (BKK) → LAX via ICN (LAX via ICN) | — | — | — | — |
| Bangkok (BKK) → JFK via ICN (JFK via ICN) | — | — | — | — |
The market-low column is the cheapest fare in our Travelpayouts cache on that corridor across all carriers, not a Korean Air-only price — use it as a floor when comparing.
Airline at a glance
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| IATA code | KE |
| Home country | South Korea |
| Alliance | SkyTeam |
| Home hubs | Seoul (ICN) |
| Baggage baseline | 30 kg |
| Migrant-worker uplift | none |
| Hajj/Umrah charter | no |
| Infant fare | ~10% of adult |
| Brand strength (Thailand) | 8/10 |
Korean Air’s checked-baggage baseline is 30 kg.
Korean Air network & booking
In this catalogue Korean Air’s network reaches 7 destinations across 2 countries — South Korea and USA. Most corridors serve GCC labour & Muslim pilgrims, Thai diaspora / VFR and ASEAN & regional leisure travellers. All fares are shown in Thai baht (THB); compare live prices and schedules for each city pair on the route pages, and infant fares run about 10% of the adult fare. The lowest fare in our cache across this network is about ฿4,292 on BKK-ICN — prices move with season, so check live fares before booking.
Passenger rights & compensation
Korean Air passenger protection is governed by Korea MOLIT — covering care, rerouting and refunds for cancellations/long delays. There is no fixed EU261-style cash schedule; check the regulator’s official terms before filing.
How Korean Air fits travellers
Korean Air’s catalogued routes matter most to the GCC labour & Muslim pilgrims, Thai diaspora / VFR and ASEAN & regional leisure segment(s). Its Seoul (ICN) hub(s) are the main transit points. Compare schedules, baggage and fares against other carriers on the route pages before booking.
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FAQ
How many routes does Korean Air fly in the SiamFlights catalogue?
Korean Air (KE) serves 9 routes relevant to travellers from Thailand in our catalogue.
What is Korean Air’s checked-baggage allowance?
A 30 kg baseline. Always confirm on the official site before travel.
What alliance is Korean Air in?
Korean Air is a member of SkyTeam.