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Delhi to South Korea: Flight route

Written by The Trip Keeper team Content updated 30 Oct 2026 Facts last checked 30 Oct 2026
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The short answer

Two airlines fly nonstop from Delhi to Seoul Incheon - Korean Air and Air India - in about 7 hours 30 minutes. That makes Korea one of the easier long-haul trips from Delhi: board after dinner, land mid-morning. For Busan or Jeju, connect in Seoul or fly one-stop via another Asian hub. Korea is 3 hours 30 minutes ahead of India.

At a glance

Departure airport
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Nonstop flights
Yes[1]
Typical nonstop time
7 h 30 min[1]
Typical best one-stop time
11 h[1]
Time difference
3 h 30 min ahead of India[2]
Arrival airports
Indira Gandhi International, Delhi (Terminal 3) (DEL)
Incheon International, about 50 km west of Seoul (AREX express train to Seoul Station in about 45-60 minutes) (ICN)
Gimhae International, Busan - for Korea's second city and the south coast (PUS)
Jeju International - for the island; mostly reached via a short hop from Seoul (CJU)[1]

Airlines on this route

AirlineRoute
Korean Air Nonstop[1] · checked 30 Oct 2026
Air India Nonstop[1] · checked 30 Oct 2026
Singapore Airlines One stop, via Singapore (SIN) - onward to Seoul or Busan[1] · checked 30 Oct 2026
Vietnam Airlines / VietJet One stop, via Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City - often the budget route to Seoul[1] · checked 30 Oct 2026

We do not show fares, because we have no live prices. Ask the airline, or ask us: we book the flights together with the trip.

Layovers

  • Singapore (SIN)
  • Hong Kong (HKG)
  • Hanoi (HAN)

The two nonstops are hard to beat for Seoul. For Busan or Jeju, either take the nonstop to Incheon and connect (KTX train to Busan or a short flight to Jeju), or fly one-stop via Singapore or Hong Kong. Vietnam hubs usually price lowest but add hours.

When to book

Korean Air and Air India both sell the Delhi-Incheon nonstop on their websites; compare both, as fares move differently. Book early for cherry blossom season (late March to early April) and autumn foliage (October to early November).

[1]

For parents and seniors

The 7 hour 30 minute nonstop is the easy option for parents - request wheelchair assistance at booking and use the AREX express train or a pre-booked car from Incheon rather than wrestling bags through connections.

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Quick questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from Delhi to South Korea?

Two: Korean Air and Air India both fly Delhi to Seoul Incheon nonstop, in about 7 hours 30 minutes.

How long is the flight from Delhi to Seoul?

About 7 hours 30 minutes nonstop. One-stop routings via Singapore, Hong Kong or Vietnam take roughly 11 to 16 hours depending on the connection.

Do Indians need a visa for South Korea?

Yes - Indians need a tourist visa arranged before travel through the Korean embassy or its visa centres; there is no visa on arrival for ordinary Indian passports. See our South Korea visa guide for the process and documents. (Jeju island has a separate visa-waiver scheme for some direct arrivals, but it does not apply when you route via Seoul.)

What is the time difference between Delhi and South Korea?

Korea is 3 hours 30 minutes ahead of India: UTC+9 versus UTC+5:30. An evening departure from Delhi lands in Seoul mid-morning local time.

How do I get from Incheon airport to Seoul?

The AREX express train runs from Incheon to Seoul Station in about 45-60 minutes; airport buses and taxis cover the rest of the city. Incheon is about 50 km west of Seoul, so plan the transfer into your arrival day.

How do I add Busan or Jeju to the trip?

Fly the nonstop to Incheon, then take the KTX high-speed train from Seoul to Busan (about 2.5 to 3 hours) or a short domestic flight to Jeju. Alternatively, fly one-stop internationally straight into Busan (PUS).

Sources

  1. FlightsFrom.com: Delhi to Seoul (Incheon) direct flight schedules · checked 30 Oct 2026
  2. timeanddate.com: Current local time in Seoul, South Korea · checked 30 Oct 2026
  3. Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL): International Departures at Delhi Airport: All international flights operate from Terminal 3 (T3) · checked 24 Oct 2026
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