Sydney (Mascot) to Seoul (SYD–ICN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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SYD–ICN is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Korean Air, Asiana Airlines and Jetstar lead the route. The flight covers 5,184 miles in approximately 10h 33m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KE Korean Air Also: VS | 14 | 772, 78X | 10h28-10h30 | – | SkyTeam | VS |
| OZ Asiana Airlines Also: EY, TK | 14 | 77L, 781 | 10h35-10h40 | – | Star Alliance | EY, TK |
| JQ Jetstar Also: AY, QF | 7 | 788 | 10h22 | – | – | AY, QF |
| TW T'way Air | 7 | 333 | 10h50 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
SYD: AEST · ICN: KST
When it's 6:00 PM in Sydney (Mascot), it's 5:00 PM in Seoul.
The Airport Link train (T8 line) runs from Central Station to the International Terminal in 13 minutes and to Domestic terminals in 10 minutes. Trains run roughly every 10 minutes from about 05:00 to midnight. The fare is AUD $20.10 from the CBD (Opal card); this includes a station access fee levied separately from standard fares.Taxis from the CBD cost AUD $45–65 depending on traffic and time of day; Uber is available from designated pick-up zones. The Eastern Distributor and Southern Cross Drive are the main road routes; the airport is about 10 km south of the CBD. Short-term parking at T1 international starts at AUD $8 for 30 minutes.
AREX Direct Train to Seoul Station (43 min, ₩11,000) is a reserved-seat express. The All-Stop train serves Hongik University, City Hall, and other inner-city stations (66 min, ₩4,550). T2 passengers board at a dedicated T2 stop before T1; don't exit early. City Check-in at Seoul Station allows bag drop and boarding pass printing before the train for select airlines.Limousine buses serve major hotel zones and neighborhoods (₩16,000–18,000). Taxis from ICN to central Seoul cost ₩65,000–90,000; use only official orange (general) or black (deluxe) cabs from the designated stands. KakaoTaxi (ride-hail) operates from the airport.
Humid continental climate. Winters are cold and dry (−8 to 2°C, December–February) with occasional snow and wind chill. ICN handles snow well, though heavy falls delay operations. Summer monsoon (Changma) runs late June through July with heavy continuous rain. Typhoons can affect operations August–September with short notice.
Spring brings Yellow Dust (hwangsa) from China. Fine particulate storms reduce visibility and occasionally disrupt flights in March–April. Autumn (October–November) is the best flying season: clear skies, low humidity, 8–18°C. Pack layers for spring and fall. Summer is hot and humid (25–32°C).
SYD–ICN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SYD to ICN
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) and Incheon International Airport (ICN) are connected by nonstop service from Korean Air, Asiana Airlines, Jetstar and T'way Air. With 70 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SYD to ICN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SYD to ICN is about 10 hours 33 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 5,184 miles (8,343 km). There are approximately 70 weekly flights outbound and 56 return, totaling 126 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Brisbane, Kansai and Ninoy Aquino. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.