Budapest to Seoul (BUD–ICN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
BUD–ICN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Korean Air leads the route. The flight covers 5,057 miles in approximately 10h 39m. Beyond nonstop, 29 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KE Korean Air | 4 | 789 | 10h39 | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
BUD: CET · ICN: KST
When it's 6:00 PM in Budapest, it's 2:00 AM (next day) in Seoul.
Hungarian passport holders enter South Korea visa-free for up to 90 days. No fee, no advance application. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the entry date. Complete the K-ETA (Korea Electronic Travel Authorization) at k-eta.go.kr before travel for KRW 10,000 (about $7), valid for 2 years with multiple entries. K-ETA processing takes 24 to 72 hours.
At Incheon Airport, biometrics (fingerprints and photo) are collected at immigration. You need a return or onward ticket. For stays related to employment, teaching, or long-term study, a separate visa must be obtained from the Korean Embassy in Budapest before travel. The K-ETA requirement has been waived temporarily for certain periods, so check the latest status on the K-ETA website before applying.
No direct flights connect Budapest to Seoul. Connections through Helsinki, Frankfurt, Istanbul, or Warsaw to Incheon take 13 to 17 hours. South Korea uses the won (KRW), trading at roughly 1,350 KRW per $1. Card payments (including contactless) work everywhere, and T-money cards for public transit are available at convenience stores for KRW 4,000. No mandatory vaccinations. Free airport Wi-Fi and strong 5G coverage throughout Seoul make staying connected effortless.
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).
BUD–ICN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BUD to ICN
Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD) and Incheon International Airport (ICN) are connected by nonstop service from Korean Air. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
BUD to ICN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BUD to ICN ranges from 10 hours 39 minutes. The route covers a distance of 5,057 miles (8,137 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 8 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
29 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 12 hours via GYD. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.