Manila to Seoul flights
Direct and connecting flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Incheon International Airport (ICN) — airlines, aircraft types, and the safety record for this route.
Route FAQ
How long does the flight from Manila to Seoul take?
Flight time from Manila (MNL) to Seoul (ICN) depends on routing, aircraft type, and whether the flight is direct or connecting. A direct flight typically reflects great-circle distance plus winds, while one-stop options can add several hours depending on the layover airport. The typical block time and frequency we have observed for this route are shown above.
Which airlines fly from Manila to Seoul?
Airline availability for MNL to ICN changes by season and sometimes week to week as carriers adjust capacity. The airlines and aircraft types observed operating this route, both direct and connecting, are listed below based on real flight-tracking data.
Are there direct flights from Manila to Seoul?
Direct (nonstop) availability on MNL to ICN varies by date, day of week, and season. Busy city pairs usually have multiple daily nonstops, while thinner routes may only have direct service a few days per week or only during peak seasons.
No fatal or serious occurrence recorded and attributed to operators on this pair in the last 90 days.
- Philippine Airlines5-yr: no attributed events (coverage limited)Last 90 days: none recorded
- Korean Air5-yr attributed events: 3Last 90 days: none recorded
- Jeju Air5-yr attributed events: 2Last 90 days: none recorded
- Cebu Pacific5-yr: no attributed events (coverage limited)Last 90 days: none recorded
- Asiana Airlines5-yr attributed events: 1Last 90 days: none recorded
| Carrier | Sightings / 90d | Safety events |
|---|---|---|
| Philippine Airlines | 3 sightings | No recorded events |
| Korean Air | 3 sightings | No recorded events |
| Jeju Air | 2 sightings | No recorded events |
| Cebu Pacific | 2 sightings | No recorded events |
| Asiana Airlines | 1 sighting | No recorded events |
Planning MNL → ICN
MNL to ICN is a medium-haul route of 2,609 km (1,621 mi). See the return ICN → MNL route.
Alternative airports near Manila: Olongapo City (SFS) — 87 km, Angeles City (CRK) — 90 km.
Alternative airports near Seoul: Seoul (GMP) — 32 km, Suwon (SWU) — 55 km, Seoul East (SSN) — 58 km.