Air France confirmed the new daily Paris-Charles de Gaulle to Seoul-Incheon service will begin 1 September 2026. The carrier will deploy Airbus A350-900 aircraft with 32 business, 24 premium economy and 263 economy seats. Frequencies rise from the current five weekly to seven daily flights.
The route fills a gap left after Korean Air reduced its own Paris frequencies earlier this year. Air France expects strong demand from both leisure and corporate passengers connecting onward to Africa and the Middle East via its Paris hub.
Background context shows bilateral tourism between France and South Korea reached 1.2 million visitors in 2025. The new flights align with France’s post-pandemic aviation recovery targets set by the DGAC.
Industry analysts note the timing coincides with the start of South Korea’s autumn shoulder season, traditionally popular with European travellers.
What this means for you
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The service is expected to remain year-round, giving travellers reliable scheduling options through 2027 winter season.