New overnight flights to magical Seoul – Image: KTO
Asiana Airlines is introducing a new overnight connection from Sydney in Australia to Korea’s capital Seoul. In partnership with the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) Sydney office, the Airline officially announced this major schedule change for its direct Sydney to Seoul (Incheon) route. Until October 24th, this year, Asiana Airlines will transition to an evening departure from Sydney, landing passengers in Korea the following morning.
The strategic shift introduces a highly competitive schedule to the market. While other direct flights on this route depart Sydney in the morning and arrive in Seoul late at night, Asiana’s new daily night flights allow travellers to maximize their time. Passengers will depart Sydney at 9:00 PM and touch down at Incheon Airport at 6:30 AM the following day, giving them the complete freedom to start exploring Korea the very morning they arrive.
Korea: Same day connections from New Zealand
Beyond saving precious holiday hours on the ground, the late-night departure opens up seamless, same-day domestic connections for travellers from New Zealand, eliminating the previous need for an overnight stopover in Sydney. For those looking to venture further, the early morning arrival in Seoul also unlocks immediate, same-day connecting flights to over 60 global destinations across Asiana Airlines’ extensive international network.
“Up until now, standard morning flight schedules meant losing a full day of vacation to transit,” says Jingu Jung, Regional Director at Asiana Airlines. “Asiana’s new daily night flights are a definite win for Aussie and Kiwi holidaymakers, meaning a more efficient schedule that maximises time on the ground and unlocks effortless network connectivity through our Incheon hub.”
“Korea is booming and we are seeing historic, record-breaking crowds wanting to experience the country’s culture, food, and energy,” says the Korea Tourism Organization – Image: KTO
The launch comes at a time when global demand for South Korea is reaching unprecedented heights. Propelled by the unstoppable global phenomenon of Hallyu (the Korean Wave), K-beauty, and culinary tourism, South Korea has broken its own travel records, welcoming over two million international visitors per month for the last two consecutive months.
“Korea is absolutely booming on the global stage right now, and we are seeing historic, record-breaking crowds wanting to experience the country’s culture, food, and energy,” says Hyeongjoon Kim, Director at the Korea Tourism Organization Sydney. “This new overnight schedule allows travellers to step off the plane first thing in the morning and dive straight into their Korean adventure without missing a single moment of holiday time.”
With the peak travel season fast approaching and global visitor numbers continuing to climb, KTO and Asiana Airlines are encouraging Kiwi travellers to lock in their itineraries early to avoid missing out – whether they are planning a getaway during the New Zealand winter (Korea’s vibrant summer) or looking ahead to the New Zealand spring (Korea’s spectacular autumn peak).
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NAN/KTO 09-06-26
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