{
  "response": {
    "Key": "HKG-KR",
    "orig": {
      "code": "HKG",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Hong Kong",
      "fullCity": "Hong Kong, Hong Kong",
      "airport": "Hong Kong Intl Airport"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "KR",
      "type": "country",
      "country": "Korea"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "Which cities in Korea can I fly to from Hong Kong?",
        "answer": "From Hong Kong you can fly non-stop to Seoul Incheon with several airlines, and also to Busan on a few carriers. Seoul is the main gateway for culture and business, while Busan gives you direct access to the southern coast and beaches."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "How long is the flight from Hong Kong to Korea?",
        "answer": "Non-stop flights from Hong Kong to Seoul take about 3 hours 30 minutes. One-stop options to cities like Busan typically take 6 to 8 hours total. Eastbound and westbound times are similar."
      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there direct flights from Hong Kong to Korea?",
        "answer": "Yes, there are non-stop flights from Hong Kong to South Korea. Major routes include Hong Kong to Seoul Incheon served by Cathay Pacific, Korean Air, Asiana Airlines, and several low-cost carriers, with a flight time of about 3.5 hours. Hong Kong to Busan is also served non-stop by airlines like HK Express. No non-stop flights operate to North Korea."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "Which airlines fly from Hong Kong to Korea?",
        "answer": "From Hong Kong to Korea you can fly nonstop with Cathay Pacific, Korean Air, HK Express, Jeju Air, T'way, and others, or connect via hubs."
      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Hong Kong to Korea?",
        "answer": "For flights from Hong Kong to Korea, late autumn and early spring tend to offer more favorable fares, while peak summer and major holidays like Lunar New Year are typically more expensive. Midweek departures, especially Tuesdays and Wednesdays, often provide better value than weekend flights. Early morning or late evening departures can also be cheaper than midday options.",
        "methodology": "The cheapest day of the week and time of day to depart are drawn from the same large sample of real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours, grouped by the day of the week and by the time-of-day window of the outbound departure, with the lowest and average price reported for each."
      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "What are the most popular cities to visit in Korea?",
        "answer": "In Korea, Seoul is the main gateway with palaces and shopping. Busan offers beaches and seafood. Gyeongju is known for ancient sites. Jeju Island is a volcanic getaway. Andong preserves traditional culture."
      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "Which airports in Korea are best to fly into from Hong Kong?",
        "answer": "From Hong Kong to South Korea, Incheon International Airport near Seoul is the primary gateway with the most flight options and excellent train connections across the country. Gimhae International Airport in Busan is a good alternative for reaching the southern region and coastal areas directly."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "When is the best time of year to visit Korea?",
        "answer": "For South Korea, April to June and September to November offer mild weather and lighter crowds than summer, especially in Seoul and Busan."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to Hong Kong Intl Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "To reach Hong Kong International Airport from the city center, the Airport Express train is the fastest and most popular option, taking about 24 minutes from Hong Kong Station. Public buses serve all districts, while taxis offer door-to-door flexibility at a higher cost. Ride‑share services like Uber are available, and driving yourself is possible with both short‑term and long‑term parking at the airport.",
        "toolsUsed": [
          "article_lookup"
        ],
        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://www.hongkongairport.com/en/transport/to-from-airport",
            "title": "Overview, To and From Airport - Hong Kong International Airport",
            "favicon": "https://www.hongkongairport.com/iwov-resources/image/common/icon/favicon.ico",
            "time_published": "2025-07-29T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://hongkongairport.com/en/transport/to-from-airport/index.page",
            "title": "Overview, To and From Airport - Hong Kong International Airport",
            "favicon": "https://hongkongairport.com/iwov-resources/image/common/icon/favicon.ico"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hong_Kong_International_Airport",
            "title": "Hong Kong International Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-07-06T11:13:56Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hong%20Kong%20International%20Airport",
            "title": "Hong Kong International Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-05-01T09:02:21Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.hongkongairport.com/en/sitemap.page",
            "title": "Sitemap - Hong Kong International Airport",
            "time_published": "2025-07-29T00:00:00Z"
          }
        ],
        "methodology": "Airport details are drawn from the sources listed with this answer, primarily the airport operator's official website along with airline, lounge-operator and transit-authority pages, collected by our research process and refreshed periodically. Only information found in those sources is used; where a source does not cover a topic it is left out rather than guessed."
      }
    }
  }
}