Seoul to Taoyuan (ICN–TPE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
ICN–TPE is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Jeju Air, Tigerair Taiwan and Jin Air lead the route. The flight covers 910 miles in approximately 2h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 91 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7C Jeju Air | 7 | 7M8 | 2h50 | – | – | – |
| IT Tigerair Taiwan | 7 | 320 | 2h45 | – | – | – |
| LJ Jin Air Also: KE | 7 | 772 | 2h30 | – | – | KE |
| TR Scoot | 7 | 789 | 2h35 | – | – | – |
| ZE Eastar Jet | 4 | 738 | 2h45 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Taoyuan from Seoul
| Metric | ICN→TPE | CJJ→TPE | TAE→TPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from ICN | – | 78 mi | 164 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 205 | 14 | – |
| Flight time | 2h 30m | 2h 30m | 2h 50m |
Travel Essentials
ICN: KST · TPE: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Seoul, it's 5:00 PM in Taoyuan.
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.
The Airport MRT express to Taipei Main Station departs every 15 minutes and takes 35 minutes (TWD $160). Taoyuan HSR station is also served, connecting onward to other Taiwanese cities. Licensed taxis queue at designated stands outside arrivals; metered fares to Taipei city centre run TWD $1,200–1,600. Uber operates with advance booking.
All major international rental car brands have desks in both terminals. Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 are connected by a free shuttle bus; allow 15 minutes for inter-terminal transfers.
Subtropical climate. Summers (May–September) are hot and very humid at 30–35°C. This is also typhoon season, with storms capable of closing the airport entirely. Winters (December–February) are mild and rainy at 14–18°C. Spring and autumn offer the most comfortable conditions.
Typhoon risk peaks July through September. Storms can arrive within 24–48 hours and operations halt rapidly. Fog and low ceilings are common in winter and spring mornings.
ICN–TPE Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ICN to TPE
Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) are connected by nonstop service from Jeju Air, Tigerair Taiwan, Jin Air, Scoot and Eastar Jet. With 205 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
ICN to TPE Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ICN to TPE ranges from 2 hours 30 minutes to 2 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 910 miles (1,464 km). There are approximately 205 weekly flights outbound and 221 return, totaling 426 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
91 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via CJU. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cheongju (CJJ) and Daegu (TAE).