Seoul to Taichung (Qingshui) (ICN–RMQ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
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
| 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 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
ICN: KST · RMQ: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Seoul, it's 5:00 PM in Taichung (Qingshui).
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.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
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.