Taoyuan to Seoul (TPE–ICN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
TPE–ICN is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Jeju Air, Tigerair Taiwan and Jin Air lead the route. The flight covers 910 miles in approximately 2h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 89 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7C Jeju Air | 7 | 7M8 | 2h40 | – | – | – |
| IT Tigerair Taiwan | 7 | 320 | 2h30 | – | – | – |
| LJ Jin Air Also: KE | 7 | 772 | 2h35 | – | – | KE |
| TR Scoot Also: SQ | 7 | 789 | 2h29 | – | – | SQ |
| ZE Eastar Jet | 4 | 738 | 3h10 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Seoul from Taoyuan
| Metric | TPE→ICN | RMQ→ICN | HUN→ICN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from TPE | – | 68 mi | 77 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 3 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 221 | 28 | 2 |
| Flight time | 2h 25m | 2h 35m | 2h 30m |
Travel Essentials
TPE: CST · ICN: KST
When it's 6:00 PM in Taoyuan, it's 7:00 PM in Seoul.
Taiwanese passport holders enter South Korea visa-free for stays up to 90 days. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. A return or onward ticket may be requested at immigration. K-ETA (Korea Electronic Travel Authorization) registration is currently waived for Taiwanese nationals through the end of 2025, but check the latest status before booking.
The Airport MRT (Taoyuan Airport Line) connects Taipei Main Station to the airport in 35 minutes for TWD $160 (express) or 50 minutes for TWD $150 (commuter). Trains run from 06:00 to 23:00. Bus services (Kuo-Kuang and others) also connect central Taipei to Taoyuan for around TWD $125, but are slower.Taxis from Taipei city centre cost TWD $1,200–1,600 depending on traffic; the national freeway (No. 2) is the standard driving route. Self-drive parking is available in multi-storey structures at both terminals.
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).
TPE–ICN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from TPE to ICN
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) and Incheon International Airport (ICN) are connected by nonstop service from Jeju Air, Tigerair Taiwan, Jin Air, Scoot and Eastar Jet. With 221 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
TPE to ICN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from TPE to ICN ranges from 2 hours 25 minutes to 3 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 910 miles (1,464 km). There are approximately 221 weekly flights outbound and 205 return, totaling 426 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
89 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via CJU. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Taichung (Qingshui) (RMQ), Hualien City (HUN) and Fuzhou (Changle) (FOC).