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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
RF5193
RF Aero K
320
11:50 AM
KST TT1
1:30 PM
CST
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
RF5203
RF Aero K
320
2:45 PM
CST
6:15 PM
KST
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Seoul to Hualien City
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 972 mi 2h 40m nonstop -1h behind 2 1-stop hubs

ICN–HUN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Aero K leads the route. The flight covers 972 miles in approximately 2h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 2 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ICN–HUN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
RF Aero K 2 320 2h40
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, ICN to HUN 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 ICN to HUN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~9h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
33
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.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Seoul, it's 5:00 PM in Hualien City.
Distance & Flight Time
972 mi / 1,564 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 40m.
Visa & Entry

South Korean passport holders enter Taiwan visa-free for up to 90 days. No fee, no advance application. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. You need a return or onward ticket, though this is not always checked. The 90-day stay cannot be extended. For longer stays, apply for a visitor visa at the Taipei Representative Office in Seoul before travel.

At Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE), immigration processing is quick. South Korean passport holders can register for the e-Gate automated system on their first visit for faster entry on subsequent trips. Registration is free and takes a few minutes at the airport. Taiwan issues an entry stamp, not a separate card.

Direct flights from Seoul Incheon to Taipei run about 2 hours 30 minutes on Korean Air, Asiana, China Airlines, EVA Air, T'way Air, and several low-cost carriers including Jeju Air and Tiger Air. Taiwan uses the New Taiwan dollar (TWD), trading at roughly 32 TWD per $1. EasyCard or iPASS work on Taipei MRT, buses, YouBike, and convenience stores (purchase at any MRT station for TWD 100 deposit). No mandatory vaccinations. Taiwan's high-speed rail (THSR) connects Taipei to Kaohsiung in 1 hour 34 minutes, with a tourist pass available for 3 consecutive days at TWD 2,200.

Getting to ICN

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–HUN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Seoul to Hualien City route.
Route details
Distance972 mi / 1,564 km
Flight time2h 40m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
1-stop connections2 hubs
Origin: ICN
IATA / ICAOICN / RKSI
TimezoneAsia/Seoul
Passengers/yr71.2M
Elevation23 ft / 7 m
Destination: HUN
IATA / ICAOHUN / RCYU
TimezoneAsia/Taipei
Elevation52 ft / 16 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ICN to HUN flights.
Nonstop flights from Incheon International Airport to Hualien Chiashan Airport take approximately 2h 40m. The route covers 972 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Aero K.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from ICN to HUN. The return direction has about 2 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through RMQ and KHH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Hualien City is 1 hour behind Seoul.
Yes, return flights from HUN to ICN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 ICN to HUN

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

ICN to HUN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ICN to HUN ranges from 2 hours 40 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 5 hours via RMQ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.