Korean Air has announced the launch of seasonal non-stop flights connecting Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Melbourne Airport (MEL). The service will operate three times weekly from December 18, 2026, through March 14, 2027.

The seasonal route will be operated using Boeing 787-9 aircraft with flights scheduled every Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday. Outbound flight KE409 is scheduled to depart Seoul Incheon at 0800 local time and arrive in Melbourne at 2030 local time. Return flight KE410 will depart Melbourne at 2200 local time and arrive in Seoul Incheon at 0735 local time the following morning.

According to the airline, the route responds to growing travel demand between South Korea and Australia, complementing its existing service to Sydney and Brisbane to support increased business, cultural, and leisure travel.