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

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164 mi airlines charter/private 28/wk
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Flight Schedule 7 flights Verified 34m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
GA9998cs
GA Garuda Indonesia
73J
7:55 AM
KST
9:00 AM
KST
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KE1432+5
KE Korean
73J
7:55 AM
KST
9:00 AM
KST
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VS5534cs
VS Virgin Atlantic
73J
7:55 AM
KST
9:00 AM
KST
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
OZ9792cs
OZ Asiana
7M8
7:55 AM
KST
9:00 AM
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
Prices
KE1431+5
KE Korean
7M8
6:50 PM
KST T2
7:55 PM
KST
1h 5m
20%
M T W T F S S
Prices
OZ9791cs
OZ Asiana
7M8
6:50 PM
KST T2
7:55 PM
KST
1h 5m
31%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
CJU Jeju City 3h 30m 7CKELJ 7C Jeju City (CJU) to Seoul flights
FUK Fukuoka 3h 40m TW 7CBXET Fukuoka (FUK) to Seoul flights
KIX Osaka 4h 23m TW 7CAFBX Osaka (KIX) to Seoul flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 4h 55m MU 9CCZFM Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Seoul flights
NRT Narita 5h 23m TW 7CBXET Narita (NRT) to Seoul flights
HKG Hong Kong 8h 5m CXUO 7CACBX Hong Kong (HKG) to Seoul flights
DAD Da Nang 10h 5m TW 7CKELJ Da Nang (DAD) to Seoul flights
DYG Zhangjiajie (Yongding) 10h 40m 3UGJ 3UKERS Zhangjiajie (Yongding) (DYG) to Seoul flights
CXR Nha Trang/nha Trang aiurportCam Ranh 11h 35m TW 7CBXKE Nha Trang/nha Trang aiurportCam Ranh (CXR) to Seoul flights
TAO Qingdao (Jiaozhou) ~5h 7CFMKE Qingdao (Jiaozhou) (TAO) to Seoul flights
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Daegu to Seoul
1 carrier, 28 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 164 mi 1h 5m nonstop

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, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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, OZ, VS 7 73J 1h05 SkyTeam AF, GA, OZ, VS
Aircraft on this route
73J Boeing 737-900ER – GA, KE, VS
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – OZ
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
21
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
~13h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
480
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 6
Weekly flights 28 123
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 gate to gate.
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 / 21 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 1h 5m gate to gate. The route covers 164 miles.
1 airline operates flights from TAE to ICN: Korean Air.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Jeju, Fukuoka and Kansai.
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.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
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 is about 1 hours 5 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 164 miles (263 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 49 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Jeju, Fukuoka and Kansai. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Busan (PUS).