Prague to get a daily connection to Seoul with launch of new route

Prague’s Václav Havel Airport will get a second direct connection to Seoul, Korea, this spring. South Korean carrier Asiana Airlines will introduce three weekly departures from the Czech capital starting April 1.

The new connection is expected to increase the frequency of flights between Prague and Seoul to seven per week, boosting tourism and commerce while strengthening connections with the Far East.

“Expanding direct flights to Seoul will not only enhance passenger travel options but also strengthen business ties between the Czech Republic and South Korea while attracting more Asian tourists to our country. The airline’s extensive network out of Seoul will also provide additional connections to regional destinations,” said Jiří Pos, chairman of the board of Prague Airport.

Prague will become Asiana Airlines’ seventh European destination, joining Frankfurt, Paris, London, Rome, Barcelona, and Istanbul. The airline views the Prague route as a gateway to strengthening its presence in Central and Eastern Europe.

“We expect this new route to Prague will lay the foundation for expanding our regional network,” said Asiana Airlines President Won YooSeok.

The resumption of Korean Air flights in 2023 boosted Czech tourism by attracting affluent Southeast Asian visitors. Initially operating three times a week, Saturdays were later added. Asiana Airlines’ new Prague-Seoul route will complement this schedule, filling gaps on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays to offer daily connections.

The new service will use Airbus A350 aircraft. The plane accommodates 311 passengers, with 28 seats in business class and 283 in economy class.

The airline has already commenced ticket sales for the highly anticipated flights.