{ "response": { "Key": "ICN-TYO", "orig": { "code": "ICN", "type": "airport", "city": "Seoul", "fullCity": "Seoul, Korea", "airport": "Incheon Intl Airport" }, "dest": { "code": "TYO", "type": "airport", "city": "Tokyo", "fullCity": "Tokyo, Japan", "airport": "Narita Intl Airport" }, "faq": { "q0": { "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Seoul to Tokyo?", "answer": "The flight from Seoul to Tokyo covers about 780 miles and typically takes 2 hours 30 minutes nonstop. On the return, Tokyo to Seoul usually takes 2 hours 40 minutes, a difference of 10 minutes due to prevailing winds.", "methodology": "Flight times and distances come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time across all carriers on the route, computed the same way in both directions so the difference reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in method. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two airports, so the actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer.", "toolsUsed": [ "flight_schedule" ] }, "q1": { "question": "Are there any direct flights from Seoul to Tokyo?", "answer": "Yes, nonstop flights from Seoul Incheon (ICN) to Tokyo (TYO) are plentiful, with daily service to both Narita (NRT) and Haneda (HND) on Korean Air, Asiana, Jin Air, Jeju Air, T'way Air, Eastar Jet, Air Seoul, and several others. Most carriers operate daily, though Ethiopian Airlines flies ICN–NRT six days a week (all except Tuesday), Air Premia does the same six days a week, and a handful like ZIPAIR, Thai Vietjet, and Peach serve the route daily. In total there are over 300 weekly nonstop departures across the two Tokyo airports.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines" ] }, "q3": { "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Tokyo?", "answer": "From Tokyo Narita International Airport, the main ground transport options into central Tokyo are fixed-fare taxis, express highway buses, and low-cost buses (LCB). Taxis are the fastest and most comfortable but expensive, with fixed fares ranging from 23,500 to 38,500 yen depending on your Tokyo zone; express buses serve major hubs like Tokyo Station, Shinjuku, Shibuya, and Ikebukuro for around 1,500 to 2,500 yen, while the low-cost bus is the budget choice at about 1,500 yen to Tokyo Station or Ginza. There is no ride-share or car rental mentioned in the airport's official access info, and rail options like the Narita Express are not covered in this data. The most used option for travelers is the express bus network, given its wide coverage and balance of price and convenience. The fastest overall is a taxi, but it costs roughly ten times more than the bus.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://www.narita-airport.jp/en/access/taxi", "title": "Taxi | NARITA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT", "favicon": "https://www.narita-airport.jp/favicon/apple-touch-icon.png" }, { "url": "https://www.narita-airport.jp/en/access/bus/leaving-the-airport/", "title": "Bus Going from the Airport to Various Places | Access Information | NARITA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT", "favicon": "https://www.narita-airport.jp/favicon/apple-touch-icon.png" }, { "url": "https://www.narita-airport.jp/en/access/shuttlebus/", "title": "Traveling Between Terminals | NARITA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT", "favicon": "https://www.narita-airport.jp/favicon/apple-touch-icon.png" }, { "url": "https://www.narita-airport.jp/en/access/bus/lcb/", "title": "LCB（low-cost bus） | Access Information | NARITA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT", "favicon": "https://www.narita-airport.jp/favicon/apple-touch-icon.png" } ] }, "q6": { "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Seoul to Tokyo?", "answer": "Yes, overnight red‑eye flights are available nonstop from Seoul Incheon (ICN) to Tokyo. Asiana Airlines (OZ) operates two daily red‑eyes to Haneda (HND), departing at 9:10 PM and 9:30 PM, while Peach Aviation (MM) runs a nightly departure at 10:35 PM. These flights are short hops that land the same night — Asiana's arrivals are around 11:30 PM and 11:50 PM, and Peach's arrives just after midnight in the early hours.", "methodology": "Red-eye flights are identified from scheduled local departure and arrival times in our flight-schedule database — built from published airline timetables and official schedule data, including U.S. Department of Transportation records for domestic routes — flagging services that depart late at night and arrive the following morning; for connecting itineraries the red-eye is based on the timing of the overnight long-haul leg.", "toolsUsed": [ "redeye_flights" ] }, "q7": { "question": "Which airlines usually operate this route from Seoul to Tokyo?", "answer": "Korean Air, Asiana Airlines, Jin Air, Jeju Air, T'way Air, Eastar Jet, Air Seoul, Air Busan, Ethiopian Airlines, Zipair Tokyo, Thai Smile, Peach Aviation, and Air Premia all operate nonstop flights from Seoul Incheon to Tokyo, serving both Narita and Haneda. Korean Air leads with 56 weekly flights to Narita and 14 to Haneda, followed by Asiana with 35 to Narita and 14 to Haneda. Jin Air offers 32 weekly flights, Jeju Air 28, T'way Air 21, Eastar Jet 21, Air Seoul 21, and Air Busan 14, all to Narita. Ethiopian Airlines flies 13 weekly to Narita, while Zipair Tokyo, Thai Smile, and Peach Aviation each operate 7 weekly flights. Air Premia completes the lineup with 6 weekly flights to Narita.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a typical fare is shown for a carrier, it is the median of the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines" ] }, "q8": { "question": "If I need a connection, what are common layover cities between Seoul and Tokyo?", "answer": "Common layover cities between Seoul and Tokyo include Osaka, Busan, and Shanghai. Osaka offers quick connections and efficient transfers. Busan provides a short domestic hop with minimal added time. Shanghai serves as a major hub with broad connections, though it may add more travel time." }, "q10": { "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Tokyo?", "answer": "Late March to early May and October to November offer mild temperatures, cherry blossoms or autumn foliage, and fewer tourists than peak summer." }, "q11": { "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Seoul to Tokyo?", "answer": "Bring a passport valid for your stay; no visa is required for short tourist visits. Have proof of onward or return travel, a payment method for bags, and any required vaccination certificates." }, "q12": { "question": "Which airport should I use in Tokyo?", "answer": "Narita handles most long‑haul international flights and is farther from central Tokyo. Haneda is closer to the city centre and serves many domestic routes plus a growing number of international flights." }, "q13": { "question": "How do I get to Incheon Intl Airport from the city center?", "answer": "From downtown Seoul, the fastest and most popular way to reach Incheon International Airport is the Airport Railroad (AREX) express train, which offers direct service from Seoul Station. Alternatively, frequent airport limousine buses depart from major points across the city and cost around 17,000 KRW for a direct adult fare to Incheon. Taxis are available with a base fare of 4,800 KRW plus distance and time charges, though a 20-30% surcharge may apply depending on the taxi's origin city, and ride-share services are limited compared to standard taxis. Driving yourself is possible with on-site parking, but traffic can be heavy, making rail or bus the more reliable choices.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://airinfo.airport.kr/bbs/ap_en/937/138233/artclView.do?layout=unknown", "title": "News", "favicon": "https://airinfo.airport.kr/Web-home/og/images/apple-touch-icon.png" }, { "url": "https://www.airport.kr/ap_en/1514/subview.do", "title": "International Incheon Airport" }, { "url": "https://airport.kr/ap_en/6636/subview.do?enc=Zm5jdDF8QEB8JTJGYmJzJTJGYXBfZW4lMkY5MzclMkYxMzgyMzMlMkZhcnRjbFZpZXcuZG8lM0Y=", "title": "News", "favicon": "https://airport.kr/Web-home/og/images/apple-touch-icon.png" } ] }, "q14": { "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Tokyo airport?", "answer": "Tokyo Narita Airport has sleeping options inside the terminals. The Nine Hours Narita Airport capsule hotel is located at Terminal 2, on the multi-story Car Park P2, B1F, with 24-hour check-in and reception. Day rooms are available airside in Terminals 1 and 2 through the Narita Airport Transit Hotel, and several nearby hotels offer free shuttle service.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/guides/tokyo-narita-airport-guide.htm", "title": "Tokyo Narita Airport Guide (NRT) - Sleeping in Airports", "favicon": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/nitropack_static/oBWrHkPujHTPIaVWqdDSDhClXUyrYhhb/assets/images/optimized/rev-b853180/www.sleepinginairports.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/cropped-sia-logo-180x180.png", "time_published": "2018-10-02T00:00:56Z" }, { "url": "http://www.narita-airport.jp/en/service/transportation/capsule-hotel/", "title": "Capsule Hotel | NARITA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT", "time_published": "2016-01-01T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.narita-airport.jp/en/service/transportation/shower/", "title": "Showers, Nap Rooms | NARITA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT", "time_published": "2016-01-01T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "http://www.narita-airport.jp/", "title": "NARITA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT", "favicon": "http://www.narita-airport.jp/favicon/apple-touch-icon.png" }, { "url": "https://ihg.com/narita-japan", "title": "Narita Hotels | Top Hotels in Narita, Japan by IHG", "favicon": "https://digital.ihg.com/is/image/ihg/app-web-chiclet-ihg?fmt=png-alpha" } ] }, "q15": { "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Narita Intl Airport?", "answer": "Tokyo Narita International Airport offers currency exchange offices in Terminals 1 and 2, located in the international arrivals and departures lobbies, with ATMs and automatic currency purchasing machines also available throughout the terminals. Free Wi‑Fi is provided across the airport, including in Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 public areas. Prayer rooms or chapels are not mentioned in the available facility information.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://www.narita-airport.jp/en/service/transportation/shower/", "title": "Showers, Nap Rooms | NARITA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT", "time_published": "2016-01-01T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "http://www.narita-airport.jp/en/service/ud/guide/", "title": "Narita Airport Facility Layout | NARITA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT", "time_published": "2016-01-01T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.narita-airport.jp/en/", "title": "NARITA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT", "favicon": "https://www.narita-airport.jp/favicon/apple-touch-icon.png" }, { "url": "http://www.narita-airport.jp/", "title": "NARITA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT", "favicon": "http://www.narita-airport.jp/favicon/apple-touch-icon.png" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Narita,_Chiba", "title": "Narita, Chiba", "time_published": "2026-07-24T19:28:59Z" } ] }, "q16": { "question": "Are there accessible services or children's facilities at the Seoul and Tokyo airports?", "answer": "At Incheon International Airport, passengers with reduced mobility can use priority departure lanes, designated parking and drop-off zones, help phones, free wheelchair lift service between long-term parking and the terminal, and electric vehicle or wheelchair transport — reservations are recommended on weekdays, and airline-specific assistance should be arranged in advance with the carrier. At Tokyo Narita International Airport, universal-design facilities include accessible and ostomy toilets, electric carts, help straps, inquiry sheets, communication support boards, hearing-assistance speakers, assistance-dog toilets, and a 24-hour information desk (81 476-34-8000). Children's play areas are not detailed in the available airport information for either location, so it's best to check directly with each airport for those facilities.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://airport.kr/ap_en/1435/subview.do", "title": "International Incheon Airport", "favicon": "https://airport.kr/Web-home/og/images/apple-touch-icon.png" }, { "url": "https://airport.kr/ap_en/1562/subview.do", "title": "International Incheon Airport" }, { "url": "https://airport.kr/ap_en/1478/subview.do", "title": "International Incheon Airport", "favicon": "https://airport.kr/Web-home/og/images/apple-touch-icon.png" }, { "url": "https://www.narita-airport.jp/en/bf/aurally/", "title": "For Customers with Hearing and Speech Disabilities | NARITA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT", "favicon": "https://www.narita-airport.jp/favicon/apple-touch-icon.png" }, { "url": "https://www.narita-airport.jp/en/access/", "title": "Access Top | NARITA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT", "favicon": "https://www.narita-airport.jp/favicon/apple-touch-icon.png" }, { "url": "https://www.narita-airport.jp/en/", "title": "NARITA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT", "favicon": "https://www.narita-airport.jp/favicon/apple-touch-icon.png" }, { "url": "http://www.narita-airport.jp/", "title": "NARITA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT", "favicon": "http://www.narita-airport.jp/favicon/apple-touch-icon.png" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Narita_International_Airport", "title": "Narita International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-09-12T13:58:31Z" } ] }, "q17": { "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Seoul to Tokyo?", "answer": "Korean Air operates the route most heavily, using Airbus A330-300 and Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft. Asiana Airlines flies Airbus A330-300, Airbus A321neo, and Airbus A320 family jets, while Air Busan, Air Seoul, and Air Premia operate Airbus A321s, and Jeju Air, Eastar Jet, Jin Air, and T'way Air use Boeing 737-800s. Air Premia also flies Boeing 787-9, Zipair Tokyo uses Boeing 787-8, Thai AirAsia X operates Airbus A330-200, Ethiopian Airlines flies Airbus A350-900, and Peach Aviation uses Airbus A320 family aircraft.", "methodology": "Aircraft types come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). For U.S. routes the type is grounded in the tail number that actually operated the flight; elsewhere it comes from the airline's filed equipment code. Where the source does not commit to a specific variant we name the aircraft family (for example Airbus A320 family) rather than guess, and where no reliable type is on file the aircraft is omitted rather than estimated. Types describe typical scheduled equipment and can vary with seasonal or day-of-week assignments and last-minute swaps.", "toolsUsed": [ "flight_schedule" ] }, "q18": { "question": "Which airline alliances serve flights from Seoul to Tokyo?", "answer": "Star Alliance (Asiana Airlines and Ethiopian Airlines), SkyTeam (Korean Air), and Oneworld (none of the nonstop carriers belong to Oneworld) serve the Seoul–Tokyo nonstop route. Several major carriers on the route — Jin Air, Jeju Air, T'way Air, Eastar Jet, Air Seoul, Air Busan, Zipair Tokyo, Thai Vietjet Air, and Peach Aviation — are unaffiliated with any global alliance.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines" ] }, "q20": { "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Seoul?", "answer": "Departing from Seoul Incheon, travelers can access several lounges including Sky Hub Lounge in Terminal 2, Asiana Business Lounge in Terminal 1, Matina Lounge in both terminals, and the Korean Air Lounge in Terminal 1 near gate 28. The Korean Air Lounge offers dining, refreshments, showers, tea and coffee, and internet access, with access available through Qantas Club membership or partner eligibility. Lounge hours vary by location, with examples such as Sky Hub Lounge open from 00:00 to 21:30 and Matina from 06:00 to 22:00.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://www.qantas.com/vn/en/qantas-experience/at-the-airport/airport-lounges/all-qantas-airport-lounges/airport-lounge-locations.html/icn/Korean%2520Air%2520Lounge.html", "title": "Airport lounge locations | Qantas" }, { "url": "https://prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/south-korea/incheon-international", "title": "Incheon International Airport ICN Lounges - ICN Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass", "favicon": "https://prioritypass.com/icon.png?a4ff481221414a5c", "time_published": "2026-06-30T08:24:25Z" }, { "url": "https://www.delta.com/us/en/airports/asia/seoul-sky-club-airport-map", "title": "Seoul Incheon (ICN) Airport Map & Lounges | Delta Air Lines", "favicon": "https://www.delta.com/content/dam/delta-applications/dlhome/favicon.ico" }, { "url": "https://prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/south-korea/incheon-international/icn14-sky-hub-lounge", "title": "Sky Hub Lounge ICN AIRPORT Terminal 2 Incheon International | Priority Pass", "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-ca/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/ICN", "title": "American Express Lounges at Seoul Incheon International Airport | Amex CA", "favicon": "https://www.americanexpress.com/apple-touch-icon-152x152.png" } ] }, "q21": { "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Seoul to Tokyo?", "answer": "On Seoul–Tokyo routes, Basic Economy may exclude checked bags, while standard economy typically includes one checked bag and a carry‑on. Premium cabins offer more generous allowances, often two checked bags. Exact rules vary by airline." }, "q22": { "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Seoul to Tokyo?", "answer": "Flights from Seoul to Tokyo typically offer Economy and Business class with angled‑flat or lie‑flat seats; Premium Economy is less common on this short route." }, "q23": { "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?", "answer": "Policies vary by airline and fare; flexible, premium, and higher cabin tickets often allow same‑day changes or standby, while discount economy typically does not." } } } }