Korean Air will launch a daily service between Seoul Incheon and Newark Liberty International Airport on May 22, 2027.

Flight KE097 departs Seoul Incheon at 10:00 PM and arrives in Newark at 11:00 PM. The return flight, KE098, departs Newark at 1:00 AM and arrives at Seoul Incheon at 5:15 AM the following day. The route will be served by the airline’s Boeing 777-300ER fleet.

As a key gateway to the New York metropolitan area, Newark Liberty International Airport offers quick train and highway connections, placing travelers within 30 minutes of downtown Manhattan and key New Jersey destinations.

The new service provides travelers with expanded options to the U.S. East Coast. In addition to New York’s standing as a global center for culture, dining, and entertainment, New Jersey is home to major cultural and sports venues. Key attractions include the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) and the Newark Museum of Art, alongside major professional sports facilities such as the Prudential Center and MetLife Stadium.

The region also serves as a major commercial hub, housing the global headquarters of multinational pharmaceutical, biotechnology, financial, and logistics companies. The service will accommodate a steady volume of business traffic generated by these industries and New York’s broader economic footprint.

The launch reflects Korean Air’s ongoing commitment to strengthening its Americas network, providing passengers with greater schedule flexibility and enhanced travel options.

About Korean Air

Serving the world for more than 55 years, Korean Air is one of the world’s top 20 airlines, carrying more than 25 million passengers in 2025. With its global hub at Incheon International Airport (ICN), the airline serves 116 cities in 39 countries on five continents with a modern fleet of 166 aircraft and over 20,000 professional employees.

Korean Air’s outstanding performance and commitment to the highest level of safety and customer service has widely been recognized. The airline has been granted numerous awards including a 5-star airline rating from Skytrax as well as Airline of the Year from both Air Transport World and Airline Ratings. Korean Air is a founding member of the SkyTeam airline alliance, and has grown into one of the largest transpacific airlines through its joint venture with Delta Air Lines.

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