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Air Premia to Launch New IAD Service to Seoul, South Korea

Dec 12, 2025 | News

Nonstop flights serving Dulles International to begin April 24, 2026

Air Premia will begin new nonstop service between Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) on April 24, 2026. The flights will operate four days per week year-round on a Boeing 787 aircraft configured for 320 passengers in premium economy and economy classes.

Dulles International Airport will be Air Premia’s fifth U.S., destination and only the second one on the US East Coast, following the launch of Newark in May 2023. The national capital region is home to the second largest Korean-born population on the US East Coast.

“We extend a warm welcome to Air Premia at Washington Dulles International Airport, with nonstop service to their global hub at Incheon International Airport in Seoul, South Korea,” said Jack Potter, Airports Authority president and CEO. “As part of our ongoing commitment to expand global connections, growing air service between Washington, D.C. and Asia has been a strategic goal for MWAA. This new route strengthens the U.S., capital region’s position as a gateway to the world and is expected to generate more than $50 million in local economic impact annually.”

In addition to the non-stop service to Seoul Incheon, Air Premia also serves Bangkok, Thailand; Danang, Vietnam; Hong Kong, China and Tokyo-Narita, Japan giving passengers from Dulles the opportunity to reach more destinations in Asia.

“The launch of our Washington service marks a significant milestone in Air Premia’s expansion across North America,” said Myungsub Yoo, Air Premia CEO. “By connecting Seoul with Washington, the political and economic hub of the United States, we aim to offer optimized service for both business and leisure travelers. Air Premia will continue to expand its global network to provide customers with a wider range of choices and a higher level of service.”

The schedule for the new service, effective April 24, 2026, is as follows:

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