Zurich to Seoul (ZRH–ICN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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ZRH–ICN is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Korean Air and Swiss lead the route. The flight covers 5,433 miles in approximately 11h 13m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KE Korean Air | 3 | 781 | 11h30 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| LX Swiss | 3 | 359 | 10h56 | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Seoul from Zurich
| Metric | ZRH→ICN | MXP→ICN |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from ZRH | – | 127 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 6 | 7 |
| Flight time | 11h 13m | 11h 24m |
Travel Essentials
ZRH: CEST · ICN: KST
When it's 6:00 PM in Zurich, it's 1:00 AM (next day) in Seoul.
Direct SBB (Swiss Federal Railways) trains run from Zurich HB (main station) to the airport station in 10 minutes, departing every 10–15 minutes for CHF 6.80 with a standard zone 1–2 ticket. From other Swiss cities, intercity trains call at Zurich Airport station directly; Basel (65 min), Bern (90 min), Geneva (2h45) all have direct connections. The airport station is integrated beneath the terminal.Taxis from Zurich city centre cost CHF 55–75 and take 15–25 minutes via the A1 motorway. Driving is practical; the terminal has a large multi-storey car park (P1/P2/P3) with short- and long-term rates. Rental cars are on-site.
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).
ZRH–ICN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ZRH to ICN
Zürich Airport (ZRH) and Incheon International Airport (ICN) are connected by nonstop service from Korean Air and Swiss. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
ZRH to ICN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ZRH to ICN is about 11 hours 13 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 5,433 miles (8,744 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 12 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Budapest Liszt Ferenc, Munich and Warsaw Chopin. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Ferno (VA) (MXP).