Hualien City to Seoul (HUN–ICN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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RF5203
RF Aero K
320
2:45 PM
CST
6:15 PM
KST
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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RF5193
RF Aero K
320
11:50 AM
KST TT1
1:30 PM
CST
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Hualien City to Seoul
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 972 mi 2h 30m nonstop +1h ahead 2 1-stop hubs

HUN–ICN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Aero K leads the route. The flight covers 972 miles in approximately 2h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 2 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop HUN–ICN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
RF Aero K 2 320 2h30
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – RF
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: RF (2 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, HUN to ICN direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HUN to ICN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
36
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 Hualien City

Nearby airports with service to Incheon International Airport.
Metric HUN→ICN RMQ→ICN TPE→ICN
Distance from HUN 65 mi 77 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 3 13
Weekly flights 2 21 164
Flight time 2h 30m 2h 12m 2h 17m
Airports within 200 miles of HUN with service to Incheon International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Seoul is 1 hour ahead of Hualien City.
HUN: CST · ICN: KST

When it's 6:00 PM in Hualien City, it's 7:00 PM in Seoul.
Distance & Flight Time
972 mi / 1,564 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 30m.
Visa & Entry

Taiwanese passport holders enter South Korea visa-free for stays up to 90 days. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. A return or onward ticket may be requested at immigration. K-ETA (Korea Electronic Travel Authorization) registration is currently waived for Taiwanese nationals through the end of 2025, but check the latest status before booking.

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).

HUN–ICN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Hualien City to Seoul route.
Route details
Distance972 mi / 1,564 km
Flight time2h 30m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
1-stop connections2 hubs
Origin: HUN
IATA / ICAOHUN / RCYU
TimezoneAsia/Taipei
Elevation52 ft / 16 m
Destination: ICN
IATA / ICAOICN / RKSI
TimezoneAsia/Seoul
Passengers/yr71.2M
Elevation23 ft / 7 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HUN to ICN flights.
Nonstop flights from Hualien Chiashan Airport to Incheon International Airport take approximately 2h 30m. The route covers 972 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Aero K.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from HUN to ICN. The return direction has about 2 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through KHH and RMQ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Seoul is 1 hour ahead of Hualien City.
Yes, return flights from ICN to HUN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include RMQ, TPE and KHH. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from HUN to ICN

Hualien Chiashan Airport (HUN) and Incheon International Airport (ICN) are connected by nonstop service from Aero K. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

HUN to ICN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HUN to ICN ranges from 2 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 972 miles (1,564 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

2 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 13 hours via KHH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Taichung (Qingshui) (RMQ), Taoyuan (TPE) and Kaohsiung (Xiaogang) (KHH).