Narita to Daegu (NRT–TAE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
TW252
TW T'way
738
1:45 PM
JST T2
4:00 PM
KST
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
TW251
TW T'way
738
10:40 AM
KST
12:45 PM
JST
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Narita to Daegu
2 carriers, 7 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 657 mi 2h 15m nonstop 13 1-stop hubs

NRT–TAE is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. T'way Air and Korean Air lead the route. The flight covers 657 miles in approximately 2h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 13 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop NRT–TAE service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
TW T'way Air 7 738 2h15
KE Korean Air 0 SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – TW
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: TW (7 flights/wk, 100%)
SkyTeam: KE (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, NRT to TAE direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for NRT to TAE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
434
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
0h
Daegu is 0 hours the same as Narita.
NRT: JST · TAE: KST

When it's 6:00 PM in Narita, it's 6:00 PM in Daegu.
Distance & Flight Time
657 mi / 1,057 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 15m.
Visa & Entry

Japanese passport holders enter South Korea visa-free for up to 90 days. No fee, no advance registration. Passport must be valid for the duration of stay. K-ETA (Korea Electronic Travel Authorization) was required from 2021 to 2023 but has been suspended for Japanese nationals through the end of 2025. If K-ETA resumes, it costs KRW 10,000 (about JPY 1,100) and takes 24 to 72 hours to process at k-eta.go.kr.

Entry is fast. Immigration at Incheon (ICN) typically takes 15 to 30 minutes with automated gates available for repeat visitors who register biometrics. You need a return or onward ticket and may be asked about accommodation. No proof of funds is routinely requested for Japanese passport holders. The 90-day stay cannot be extended for tourism purposes.

Direct flights from Tokyo Narita and Haneda to Seoul Incheon run about 2 hours 30 minutes, with dozens of daily frequencies on ANA, JAL, Korean Air, Asiana, Peach, T'way, Jin Air, and Jeju Air. Osaka Kansai, Nagoya Centrair, and Fukuoka also have heavy direct service. South Korea uses the Korean won (KRW), trading at roughly 9.5 KRW per JPY. T-money transit cards cost KRW 4,000 at any convenience store and work on all Seoul buses, subway, and taxis. No vaccination requirements.

Getting to NRT

The Narita Express (N'EX) runs from Tokyo Station to Narita Airport in 60 minutes, with stops at Shinjuku, Shibuya, and Yokohama (¥3,070 one-way from Tokyo; discounted round-trip tickets available). Keisei Skyliner from Ueno takes 41 minutes to Terminal 1 (¥2,570); the faster option from east-side Tokyo. Keisei Limited Express is slower (80 min) but cheaper at ¥1,290.Limousine buses depart from major Tokyo hotels and stations for ¥3,200 and take 75–105 minutes depending on traffic. Taxis are extremely expensive (¥20,000–30,000+); avoid unless cost is no concern. The airport is 60 km from central Tokyo.

NRT–TAE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Narita to Daegu route.
Route details
Distance657 mi / 1,057 km
Flight time2h 15m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections13 hubs
Origin: NRT
IATA / ICAONRT / RJAA
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Passengers/yr40.8M
Elevation141 ft / 43 m
Destination: TAE
IATA / ICAOTAE / RKTN
TimezoneAsia/Seoul
Passengers/yr5.5M
Elevation116 ft / 35 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NRT to TAE flights.
Nonstop flights from Narita International Airport to Daegu International Airport take approximately 2h 15m. The route covers 657 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Korean Air and T'way Air.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from NRT to TAE. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CTS, FUK, HAN, ICN, CEB, TPE, KIX, BKK, HKG, PVG, CJU, TAO and DAD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from TAE to NRT are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from NRT to TAE

Narita International Airport (NRT) and Daegu International Airport (TAE) are connected by nonstop service from Korean Air and T'way Air. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

NRT to TAE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from NRT to TAE ranges from 2 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 657 miles (1,057 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

13 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via CTS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.