Air Cargo Cut-off Times

Korean Air Cargo Cargo Cut-off Times

Korean Air Cargo (KE, AWB prefix 180) reference cut-off times for general cargo, perishables, pharma, dangerous goods, and live animals.

Airline
Korean Air Cargo
IATA code
KE
AWB prefix
180
Region
Asia

Reference cut-off times for Korean Air Cargo. General cargo documents are due 4 hours before ETD and cargo 4 hours before ETD. Actual cut-offs vary by station and flight, so confirm them on your booking.

Cut-off times by cargo type

  • General cargo: documents 4 hours before ETD, cargo 4 hours before ETD.
  • Perishables: documents 6 hours before ETD, cargo 4 hours before ETD.
  • Pharmaceuticals: documents 6 hours before ETD, cargo 4 hours before ETD.
  • Dangerous goods: documents 8 hours before ETD, cargo 6 hours before ETD.
  • Live animals: documents 48 hours before ETD, cargo 6 hours before ETD.

Notes

  • Incheon mega cargo hub
  • Large freighter fleet
  • Strong transpacific presence

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Korean Air Cargo general cargo cut-off?

Documents: 4 hours before ETD. Cargo: 4 hours before ETD. Confirm for your station and flight.

What AWB prefix does Korean Air Cargo use?

AWB prefix 180.