Seoul to Budapest (ICN–BUD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
ICN–BUD is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Korean Air and Asiana Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 5,057 miles in approximately 12h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 33 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KE Korean Air | 4 | 781 | 12h20 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| OZ Asiana Airlines | 3 | 359 | 12h10 | – | Star Alliance | – |
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 Korean Air and Asiana Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
ICN to BUD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ICN to BUD ranges from 12 hours 10 minutes to 12 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 5,057 miles (8,137 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
33 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 14 hours via WRO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.