Seoul-based airline Air Premia has announced that it will begin operating four weekly scheduled flights on the Incheon–Washington Dulles (IAD) route starting April 24, 2026.
The Incheon–Washington, D.C. route has long been considered a strategically important market with limited capacity. With few Korean carriers offering nonstop service, travelers have had restricted options and largely relied on codeshare connections with U.S. airlines. Air Premia’s entry is expected to play a significant role in increasing capacity and improving customer choice.
Washington, D.C. is home to the U.S. federal government, major international organizations, and research institutions, generating steady demand from public sector, diplomatic, and business travelers. Air Premia’s new service will broaden nonstop travel options for passengers while marking a key milestone in the carrier’s ongoing expansion of its North American network.
According to data from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport’s Air Transport Information Portal, 175,273 passengers traveled this route in 2024, with 158,760 travelers recorded through November this year—demonstrating consistently strong traffic. With Air Premia’s launch, travelers can expect additional capacity, more competitive fares, and expanded connecting options.
The new Incheon–Washington Dulles schedule operates every Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, departing Incheon International Airport at 10:05 a.m. and arriving at 10:50 a.m. local time. The return flight departs Washington at 1:20 p.m. and arrives in Incheon at 5:45 p.m. the following day. Schedules may be adjusted subject to government approval. Tickets will be available for purchase starting December 15.
With the addition of Washington, D.C., Air Premia now offers a balanced North American network spanning the U.S. West Coast (Los Angeles, San Francisco), East Coast (New York, Washington, D.C.), and Hawaii. The airline plans to further strengthen its position as a North America-focused hybrid carrier.
For more information, visit www.airpremia.com.
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