South Korean airline Air Premia is adding a new nonstop route between Seoul and Washington Dulles.
The carrier will launch the service on April 24, 2026, according to the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, which operates Dulles. Flights will operate four times per week, on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays, using a Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft configured for 320 passengers.
Washington, D.C., will be Air Premia’s fifth destination in the U.S. and its second on the East Coast, behind Newark, New Jersey. The Seoul-Newark connection came online in 2023.
“The launch of our Washington service marks a significant milestone in Air Premia’s expansion across North America,” Air Premia CEO Myungsub Yoo said in a news release. “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.”
Jack Potter, president and CEO of the airports authority, said the new route is expected to generate more than $50 million in local economic impact annually.
In addition to its destinations in the U.S., Air Premia also flies to Tokyo, Hong Kong, Bangkok, and Da Nang, Vietnam.
