Seoul to Taichung (Qingshui) (ICN–RMQ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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LJ735
LJ Jin
7M8
7:50 AM
KST TT2
10:00 AM
CST
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KE2031
KE Korean
32Q
2:15 PM
KST TT2
4:25 PM
CST
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
TW669
TW T'way
738
2:25 PM
KST T1
4:40 PM
CST
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LJ737
LJ Jin
738
4:24 PM
KST TT2
6:16 PM
CST
2h 52m
M T W T F S S
Prices
TW670
TW T'way
738
5:40 PM
CST TT2
9:10 PM
KST
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KE2032
KE Korean
32Q
5:50 PM
CST TT2
9:30 PM
KST
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LJ738
LJ Jin
738
6:30 PM
CST T1
10:05 PM
KST
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Seoul to Taichung (Qingshui)
3 carriers, 28 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 28 Flights/wk 975 mi 2h 52m nonstop -1h behind 11 1-stop hubs

ICN–RMQ is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Jin Air, Korean Air and T'way Air lead the route. The flight covers 975 miles in approximately 2h 52m. Beyond nonstop, 11 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ICN–RMQ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
LJ Jin Air 14 738, 7M8 2h52-3h10
KE Korean Air 7 32Q 3h10 SkyTeam
TW T'way Air 7 738 3h15
Aircraft on this route
32Q Airbus A321neo – KE
738 Boeing 737-800 – LJ, TW
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – LJ
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: LJ + TW (21 flights/wk, 75%)
SkyTeam: KE (7 flights/wk, 25%)
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 RMQ direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
28
Outbound / wk
21
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ICN to RMQ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
283
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
Taichung (Qingshui) is 1 hour behind Seoul.
ICN: KST · RMQ: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Seoul, it's 5:00 PM in Taichung (Qingshui).
Distance & Flight Time
975 mi / 1,569 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 52m to 3h 15m.
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–RMQ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Seoul to Taichung (Qingshui) route.
Route details
Distance975 mi / 1,569 km
Flight time2h 52m to 3h 15m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights28 out / 21 return
1-stop connections11 hubs
Origin: ICN
IATA / ICAOICN / RKSI
TimezoneAsia/Seoul
Passengers/yr71.2M
Elevation23 ft / 7 m
Destination: RMQ
IATA / ICAORMQ / RCMQ
TimezoneAsia/Taipei
Elevation663 ft / 202 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ICN to RMQ flights.
Nonstop flights from Incheon International Airport to Taichung International Airport / Ching Chuang Kang Air Base take approximately 2h 52m to 3h 15m. The route covers 975 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Korean Air, Jin Air and T'way Air.
There are approximately 28 nonstop flights per week from ICN to RMQ. The return direction has about 21 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CJU, NGO, HUN, MFM, HKT, UKB, TAK, HKG, SGN, HAN and NKG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Taichung (Qingshui) is 1 hour behind Seoul.
Yes, return flights from RMQ 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 RMQ

Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Taichung International Airport / Ching Chuang Kang Air Base (RMQ) are connected by nonstop service from Korean Air, Jin Air and T'way Air. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

ICN to RMQ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ICN to RMQ ranges from 2 hours 52 minutes to 3 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 975 miles (1,569 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 49 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

11 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via CJU. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.