Ottawa to Seoul (YOW–ICN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
While no nonstop service exists between YOW and ICN, 1-stop connecting options are available.
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Other ways to reach Seoul from Ottawa
| Metric | YOW→ICN | YMX→ICN | YUL→ICN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from YOW | – | 83 mi | 94 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | – | – | 3 |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
YOW: EDT · ICN: KST
When it's 6:00 PM in Ottawa, it's 7:00 AM (next day) in Seoul.
Canadian passport holders enter South Korea visa-free for up to 6 months for tourism. The K-ETA requirement is currently waived for Canadians through December 2026. Passport must be valid for the duration of stay. Once the exemption expires, a K-ETA will need to be obtained online before travel.
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).
YOW–ICN Quick Facts
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Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare, Toronto Pearson and Vancouver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Montréal (YMX) and Montréal (YUL).