Hong Kong to Seoul (HKG–ICN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
HKG–ICN is served by 11 airlines with nonstop service. Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong Express Airways and Asiana Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,286 miles in approximately 3h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CX Cathay Pacific Also: QF, QR | 49 | 32Q, 333, 773 | 3h40-3h45 | – | Oneworld | QF, QR |
| UO Hong Kong Express Airways | 35 | 321, 32N, 32Q | 3h35-3h40 | – | – | – |
| OZ Asiana Airlines Also: UA | 28 | 320, 321, 32Q | 3h35-3h50 | – | Star Alliance | UA |
| HX Hong Kong Airlines | 21 | 321, 32Q | 3h35-3h50 | – | – | – |
| KE Korean Air Also: AC, VS, WS | 21 | 32Q, 359, 789 | 3h40-3h50 | – | SkyTeam | AC, VS, WS |
| 7C Jeju Air | 7 | 738 | 3h55 | – | – | – |
| BX Air Busan | 7 | 321 | 4h | – | – | – |
| TW T'way Air | 7 | 738 | 3h50 | – | – | – |
| ZE Eastar Jet | 7 | 738 | 3h50 | – | – | – |
| YP Aerea | 5 | 789 | 3h40 | – | – | – |
| EY Etihad Airways | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Seoul from Hong Kong
| Metric | HKG→ICN | MFM→ICN | SZX→ICN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from HKG | – | 23 mi | 24 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 11 | 4 | 5 |
| Weekly flights | 236 | 49 | 63 |
| Flight time | 3h 40m | 3h 35m | 3h 9m |
Travel Essentials
HKG: HKT · ICN: KST
When it's 6:00 PM in Hong Kong, it's 7:00 PM in Seoul.
Hong Kong SAR passport holders enter South Korea visa-free for stays of up to 90 days. No advance authorization is required. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. All travelers must submit a K-ETA (Korea Electronic Travel Authorization) before departure, unless the current temporary exemption is still in effect. Check the K-ETA website before booking.
Airport Express runs from Hong Kong Station (Central) to the airport in 24 minutes; from Kowloon, 21 minutes. Trains depart every 10 minutes from 5:54am to 1:15am (HK$115 from Central). Hong Kong Station and Kowloon Station offer in-town check-in up to one day before departure.Taxis from Kowloon run around HK$300–350 via the Tsing Ma Bridge; from Hong Kong Island, expect HK$400+. Ferries serve Macau and Pearl River Delta cities. Buses are available but slow. The airport is on Lantau Island, 34km from Central.
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).
HKG–ICN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from HKG to ICN
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and Incheon International Airport (ICN) are connected by nonstop service from Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong Express Airways, Asiana Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Korean Air, Jeju Air, Air Busan, T'way Air, Eastar Jet, Aerea and Etihad Airways. With 236 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
HKG to ICN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from HKG to ICN is about 3 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,286 miles (2,069 km). There are approximately 236 weekly flights outbound and 250 return, totaling 486 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Taiwan Taoyuan, Taichung and Ningbo Lishe. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Nossa Senhora do Carmo (MFM), Shenzhen (SZX) and Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN).