Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Seoul (ICN) flights
One airline flies nonstop from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Seoul (ICN): Etihad Airways. The two airports are 4,249 miles (6,838 km) apart. There are also 41 ways to fly it with one stop, through Beijing, Beijing and Delhi and more.
Airlines flying nonstop from AUH to ICN
- Etihad AirwaysNot in an alliance · bookable with 4 programsWho books it

Book AUH to ICN with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Etihad Airways
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Etihad Airways
- Etihad GuestBooks Etihad Airways
- JetBlue TrueBlueBooks Etihad Airways
What AUH to ICN costs in miles
One way, from the Award Flight Pricer's charts (November 2026). Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Business | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| American AAdvantage | 22,500 | 40,000 | $35–45 |
| Etihad Guest | from 37,000 | from 75,000 | $145–845 |
| TAP Miles&Go | 40,000 | 60,000 | $80–440 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | from 40,000 | from 60,000 | $63–73 |
| Starlux (COSMILE) | 45,000 | 70,000 | $68–78 |
| SAS EuroBonus | 48,000 | 96,000 | $86–151 |
AUH to ICN with one stop
41 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Beijing (PKX)Etihad Airways, then China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and 1 more




- Via Beijing (PEK)Air China the whole way




- Via Delhi (DEL)Etihad Airways, Air India Express and 1 more, then Korean Air and Air India





- Via Kathmandu (KTM)Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, then Korean Air3L

- Via Chengdu (TFU)Etihad Airways, then Sichuan Airlines, Asiana Airlines and 1 more
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- Via Almaty (ALA)Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, then Air Astana, Asiana Airlines and 1 more3L

ZE - Via Tashkent (TAS)Air Arabia Abu Dhabi and Etihad Airways, then Uzbekistan Airways, Asiana Airlines and 2 more3L
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HH+1 - Via Shanghai (PVG)China Eastern Airlines the whole way



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- Via Doha (DOH)Qatar Airways the whole way



- Via Hangzhou (HGH)Etihad Airways, then Air China, Asiana Airlines and 2 more


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- Via Hanoi (HAN)Etihad Airways, then Jeju Air, Korean Air and 5 more


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- Via Guangzhou (CAN)Etihad Airways, then China Southern Airlines, Korean Air and 1 more




- Via Chiang Mai (CNX)Etihad Airways, then Jeju Air, Korean Air and 4 more


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- Via Shenzhen (SZX)Etihad Airways, then China Southern Airlines, Korean Air and 2 more


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- Via Hong Kong (HKG)Etihad Airways, then Jeju Air, Cathay Pacific and 8 more


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AUH to ICN: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from AUH to ICN?
Etihad Airways flies nonstop from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Seoul (ICN).
How far is Abu Dhabi from Seoul by plane?
Abu Dhabi (AUH) and Seoul (ICN) are 4,249 miles (6,838 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book AUH to ICN award flights?
4 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Etihad Guest and JetBlue TrueBlue. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
How many miles does AUH to ICN cost?
In the Award Flight Pricer it starts at 22,500 miles in economy with American AAdvantage and 40,000 in business with American AAdvantage, one way, plus taxes and fees. Prices change with season and availability, so search the dates you want before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Abu Dhabi and Seoul?
The most direct connections are through Beijing (PKX), Beijing (PEK), Delhi (DEL), Kathmandu (KTM) and Chengdu (TFU). On 6 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Air China through Beijing.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.