Seoul to Zurich (ICN–ZRH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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ICN–ZRH is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Korean Air and Swiss lead the route. The flight covers 5,433 miles in approximately 13h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KE Korean Air | 3 | 781 | 13h20 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| LX Swiss | 3 | 359 | 13h10 | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
ICN: KST · ZRH: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Seoul, it's 11:00 AM in Zurich.
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.
SBB trains from the airport station (below Check-in 2) to Zurich HB take 10 minutes and run every 10–15 minutes. Long-distance intercity trains to Geneva, Basel, Bern, and Lucerne depart directly from the airport station; Zurich Airport is one of the best-connected airports in Europe for onward rail travel. Taxis queue outside arrivals; fares to the city centre are CHF 55–75.Rental car desks are located in the arrivals area. Swiss customs exit is prompt for EU/Schengen arrivals. The Meet & Greet area is directly adjacent to baggage reclaim.
Temperate continental climate. Winters (November–February) are cold and frequently foggy on the Swiss Plateau; fog (Hochnebel) can persist for days and is the most common cause of delays, with the airport above the fog layer on clearer days but below it on others. Snow does occur but is well managed. Temperatures range from −2 to 5°C.
Summers (June–August) are warm at 22–28°C with afternoon thunderstorms that can be intense but brief. Spring and autumn are mild and variable. Hochnebel fog season (October–January) is the primary operational risk to plan around.
ICN–ZRH Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ICN to ZRH
Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Zürich Airport (ZRH) are connected by nonstop service from Korean Air and Swiss. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
ICN to ZRH Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ICN to ZRH is about 13 hours 15 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 5,433 miles (8,744 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 12 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Budapest Liszt Ferenc, Frankfurt Main and Warsaw Chopin. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.