Daegu to Seoul (TAE–ICN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AF7897cs
AF Air France
7M8
7:40 AM
KST
8:45 AM
KST
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KE1432+4
KE Korean
7M8
7:40 AM
KST
8:45 AM
KST
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
GA9998cs
GA Garuda Indonesia
73J
7:55 AM
KST
9:00 AM
KST
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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VS5534cs
VS Virgin Atlantic
73J
7:55 AM
KST
9:00 AM
KST
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KE1431+5
KE Korean
7M8
6:40 PM
KST T2
7:45 PM
KST
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
GA9999cs
GA Garuda Indonesia
73J
6:50 PM
KST T2
7:55 PM
KST
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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Daegu to Seoul
1 carrier, 28 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 28 Flights/wk 164 mi 1h 5m nonstop 13 1-stop hubs

TAE–ICN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Korean Air leads the route. The flight covers 164 miles in approximately 1h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 13 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop TAE–ICN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
KE Korean Air Also: AF, GA, VS 7 7M8 1h05 SkyTeam AF, GA, VS
Aircraft on this route
73J Boeing 737-900ER – GA, VS
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AF, KE
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: KE (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, TAE to ICN direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
28
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for TAE to ICN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
417
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.

Other ways to reach Seoul from Daegu

Nearby airports with service to Incheon International Airport.
Metric TAE→ICN PUS→ICN
Distance from TAE 52 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 5
Weekly flights 28 84
Flight time 1h 5m 1h 10m
Airports within 200 miles of TAE with service to Incheon International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Seoul is 0 hours the same as Daegu.
TAE: KST · ICN: KST

When it's 6:00 PM in Daegu, it's 6:00 PM in Seoul.
Distance & Flight Time
164 mi / 263 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 5m.
Getting from ICN

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.

Seoul Climate

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).

TAE–ICN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Daegu to Seoul route.
Route details
Distance164 mi / 263 km
Flight time1h 5m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights28 out / 14 return
1-stop connections13 hubs
Origin: TAE
IATA / ICAOTAE / RKTN
TimezoneAsia/Seoul
Passengers/yr5.5M
Elevation116 ft / 35 m
Destination: ICN
IATA / ICAOICN / RKSI
TimezoneAsia/Seoul
Passengers/yr71.2M
Elevation23 ft / 7 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TAE to ICN flights.
Nonstop flights from Daegu International Airport to Incheon International Airport take approximately 1h 5m. The route covers 164 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Korean Air. Plus 3 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 28 nonstop flights per week from TAE to ICN. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CJU, TAO, TPE, CEB, NRT, CXR, FUK, BKK, KIX, HKG, PVG, DAD and DYG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from ICN to TAE are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PUS. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 TAE to ICN

Daegu International Airport (TAE) and Incheon International Airport (ICN) are connected by nonstop service from Korean Air. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

TAE to ICN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TAE to ICN ranges from 1 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 164 miles (263 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 42 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

13 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via CJU. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Busan (PUS).