Seoul to Budapest (ICN–BUD) — 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.
ICN–BUD is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Asiana Airlines and Korean Air lead the route. The flight covers 5,057 miles in approximately 12h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OZ Asiana Airlines | 7 | 359, 789 | 12h10-12h30 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| KE Korean Air | 4 | 789 | 12h20 | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
ICN: KST · BUD: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Seoul, it's 11:00 AM in Budapest.
South Korean passport holders enter Hungary visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period across the Schengen area. No fee, no advance application. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond your planned departure from the Schengen zone with two blank pages.
Your passport is stamped on first entry into the Schengen area. The 90-day limit applies across all 27 Schengen countries combined. For stays beyond 90 days, apply for a residence permit at the National Directorate-General for Aliens Policing (OIF) in Budapest before your visa-free period expires. South Korea has a Working Holiday agreement with Hungary (ages 18 to 35, 1-year stay).
No direct flights connect South Korea to Hungary. Route through Frankfurt, Istanbul, Helsinki, or Amsterdam to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Airport (BUD), with total travel time from Seoul running 14 to 17 hours. Hungary uses the Hungarian forint (HUF), trading at roughly 3.6 KRW per HUF 1. Card acceptance is good in Budapest, patchier in smaller towns. No mandatory vaccinations. Budapest public transit tickets cost HUF 450 (about $1.20) for a single ride, or buy a 24-hour pass for HUF 2,500. The Budapest Card (HUF 14,990 for 48 hours) covers unlimited transit plus free entry to thermal baths and museums. Thermal baths accept walk-ins: Szechenyi costs HUF 7,900 on weekdays.
AREX (Airport Railroad Express) runs two services from Seoul Station: the Direct Train (43 min, ₩11,000, reserved seats) and the All-Stop train (66 min, ₩4,550, unreserved). Both trains serve T1 first, then T2; confirm which terminal your airline uses before boarding.Limousine buses depart from major Seoul neighborhoods and hotels (₩16,000–18,000, 60–90 min depending on traffic). KAL and LIMOUSINE services are reliable. Taxis from central Seoul cost ₩65,000–80,000 and take 60–90 minutes. Deluxe (black) taxis are pricier but English-speaking drivers are more common.
ICN–BUD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ICN to BUD
Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD) are connected by nonstop service from Asiana Airlines and Korean Air. With 11 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
ICN to BUD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ICN to BUD is about 12 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 5,057 miles (8,137 km). There are approximately 11 weekly flights outbound and 11 return, totaling 22 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Beijing Capital, Xi'an Xianyang and Warsaw Chopin. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.