Almaty to Seoul (ALA–ICN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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ALA–ICN is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Air Astana, Asiana Airlines and Eastar Jet lead the route. The flight covers 2,593 miles in approximately 5h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KC Air Astana | 7 | 763 | 5h35 | – | – | – |
| OZ Asiana Airlines | 5 | 333 | 5h12 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| ZE Eastar Jet | 2 | 738 | 6h25 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
ALA: +05 · ICN: KST
When it's 6:00 PM in Almaty, it's 10:00 PM in Seoul.
AREX Direct Train to Seoul Station (43 min, ₩11,000) is a reserved-seat express. The All-Stop train serves Hongik University, City Hall, and other inner-city stations (66 min, ₩4,550). T2 passengers board at a dedicated T2 stop before T1; don't exit early. City Check-in at Seoul Station allows bag drop and boarding pass printing before the train for select airlines.Limousine buses serve major hotel zones and neighborhoods (₩16,000–18,000). Taxis from ICN to central Seoul cost ₩65,000–90,000; use only official orange (general) or black (deluxe) cabs from the designated stands. KakaoTaxi (ride-hail) operates from the airport.
Humid continental climate. Winters are cold and dry (−8 to 2°C, December–February) with occasional snow and wind chill. ICN handles snow well, though heavy falls delay operations. Summer monsoon (Changma) runs late June through July with heavy continuous rain. Typhoons can affect operations August–September with short notice.
Spring brings Yellow Dust (hwangsa) from China. Fine particulate storms reduce visibility and occasionally disrupt flights in March–April. Autumn (October–November) is the best flying season: clear skies, low humidity, 8–18°C. Pack layers for spring and fall. Summer is hot and humid (25–32°C).
ALA–ICN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ALA to ICN
Almaty International Airport (ALA) and Incheon International Airport (ICN) are connected by nonstop service from Air Astana, Asiana Airlines and Eastar Jet. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
ALA to ICN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ALA to ICN is about 5 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,593 miles (4,172 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 33 return, totaling 47 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Gimhae, Hangzhou Xiaoshan and Nursultan Nazarbayev. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.