Dubai to Seoul (DXB–ICN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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✈ Nonstop
KE5952cs
KE Korean
388
3:40 AM
+04 T3
5:00 PM
KST
8h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK322+1
EK Emirates
388
3:53 AM
+04 T3
5:38 PM
KST
8h 45m
14%
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK324
EK Emirates
77W
5:17 AM
+04 T3
6:45 PM
KST
8h 28m
14%
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK325
EK Emirates
77W
10:45 PM
KST T1
3:15 AM+1
+04
9h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK323+1
EK Emirates
388
11:55 PM
KST T1
4:25 AM+1
+04
9h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
PEK Beijing 10h 56m EK CAKEMF Beijing (PEK) to Seoul flights
DOH Doha 11h FZQRWB ATBAIB Doha (DOH) to Seoul flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 11h 35m EK 9CCZFM Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Seoul flights
KIX Osaka 12h EKJL 7CAFBX Osaka (KIX) to Seoul flights
DEL New Delhi 12h 28m 6EAIEK AIKE New Delhi (DEL) to Seoul flights
TPE Taoyuan 12h 58m EK 7CAFB7 Taoyuan (TPE) to Seoul flights
NRT Narita 13h 15m EKJL 7CBXET Narita (NRT) to Seoul flights
HKG Hong Kong 13h 18m AZEKTP 7CACBX Hong Kong (HKG) to Seoul flights
BKK Bangkok 13h 40m ACBTDE 7C7LAC Bangkok (BKK) to Seoul flights
TAS Tashkent 13h 41m EKFZHY C6HHHY Tashkent (TAS) to Seoul flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Dubai to Seoul
2 carriers, 17 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 4,181 mi 8h 28m nonstop +5h ahead

DXB–ICN is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Emirates and Korean Air lead the route. The flight covers 4,181 miles in approximately 8h 28m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DXB–ICN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
EK Emirates 10 388, 77W 8h28-8h45
KE Korean Air 7 388 8h20 SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
388 Airbus A380-800 – EK, KE
77W Boeing 777-300ER – EK
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: EK (10 flights/wk, 59%)
SkyTeam: KE (7 flights/wk, 41%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DXB to ICN direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
17
Outbound / wk
10
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DXB to ICN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
77
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~51h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
4,872
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Seoul from Dubai

Nearby airports with service to Incheon International Airport.
Metric DXB→ICN AUH→ICN
Distance from DXB 72 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 7
Weekly flights 17 57
Flight time 8h 28m 8h 30m
Airports within 200 miles of DXB with service to Incheon International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+5h
Seoul is 5 hours ahead of Dubai.
DXB: +04 · ICN: KST

When it's 6:00 PM in Dubai, it's 11:00 PM in Seoul.
Distance & Flight Time
4,181 mi / 6,729 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 8h 28m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

UAE passport holders enter South Korea visa-free for up to 90 days for tourism or business. No pre-registration is needed. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond entry.

Complete the K-ETA (Korea Electronic Travel Authorization) online before departure if required. Declare cash over USD 10,000. Customs strictly enforce limits on counterfeit goods and agricultural products.

Getting to DXB

Dubai Metro Red Line connects Union and BurJuman stations to T1 and T3 (Airport: Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 stations). T1 is 20 minutes from Union, T3 is 22 minutes (AED 6.50–10 depending on zones and Gold/Silver class). Trains run 5:30am–midnight Saturday–Wednesday, until 1am Thursday–Friday. T2 (low-cost) is not on the metro; taxi or bus required.Taxis from Dubai Marina cost AED 70–90; from Downtown Dubai (Burj Khalifa area) AED 35–50. Ride-hail via Careem is widely available and comparable to taxis. Traffic on Sheikh Zayed Road is heavy during morning and evening rush.

Getting from ICN

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.

Seoul Climate

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).

DXB–ICN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dubai to Seoul route.
Route details
Distance4,181 mi / 6,729 km
Flight time8h 28m
Time difference+5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights17 out / 10 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DXB
IATA / ICAODXB / OMDB
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Passengers/yr92.3M
Elevation62 ft / 19 m
Destination: ICN
IATA / ICAOICN / RKSI
TimezoneAsia/Seoul
Passengers/yr71.2M
Elevation23 ft / 7 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DXB to ICN flights.
Nonstop flights from Dubai International Airport to Incheon International Airport take about 8h 28m gate to gate. The route covers 4,181 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from DXB to ICN: Emirates and Korean Air.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Beijing Capital, Hamad and Shanghai Pudong.
Seoul is 5 hours ahead of Dubai.
Yes, return flights from ICN to DXB are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include AUH. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from DXB to ICN

Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Incheon International Airport (ICN) are connected by nonstop service from Emirates and Korean Air. With 17 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

DXB to ICN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DXB to ICN is about 8 hours 28 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,181 miles (6,729 km). There are approximately 17 weekly flights outbound and 10 return, totaling 27 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Beijing Capital, Hamad and Shanghai Pudong. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Abu Dhabi (AUH).