Flights from North Korea

Flights from North Korea

Pyongyang Airport, also known as Sunan International Airport, is the only airport in North Korea with scheduled passenger flights. In April, there are 35 flights to 4 airports in 2 countries.

Those flights are operated by 3 different airlines — none of which are low-cost carriers. Cabin classes that are available on flights from North Korea are: Economy and Business Class.

FlightConnections provides all the information you need to plan your flights from North Korea. Our interactive flight map showcases airports, destinations, and schedules, simplifying the process of finding the best routes.

Prefer a list view? See the sections below for all departure and arrival airports. Which countries have direct flights from North Korea? This information, along with a list of airlines operating those routes, is found further down.

To enhance your travel experience, have a look at our overview of Business Class flights. Additionally, you can filter by travel class directly on the flight map. If you’re looking to fly with a specific alliance to maximize your points and miles, simply use the Alliance filter to view flights operated by Star Alliance.

All airports in North Korea

Travel from North Korea!

All flights from North Korea depart from the country's single airport: Pyongyang airport. For more details on flights from this airport, scroll down this page or click the link below.

Airlines flying from North Korea

You have a wide range of airline options to choose from. Currently, 3 airlines operate flights from North Korea, none are low-cost airlines. Air Koryo is the preferred airline here, handling 86% of all departures — amounting to 30 flights this month.

Below is an overview of all airlines that offer flights in North Korea.

Information on Points & Miles

This section lists destinations within specific distances from North Korea. It's helpful if you're seeking destinations covering certain mileage, which can be useful when planning an award flight or booking with points and miles. Please note that the distance to a destination depends on the departure airport that you choose. In case there are multiple departure airports to choose from, the distance to a destination is stated as a distance-range (min-max).

For more flexibility in choosing distances, consider upgrading to FlightConnections Premium. You'll gain access to the distance filter and many other useful features to refine your search, such as filtering by multiple airlines, alliance or aircraft type, just to name a few!

From North Korea, which places within 500 miles can I reach?

What destinations are within a 4,000-mile range?

Destinations from North Korea by flight duration

Have a look at all destinations from North Korea arranged by flight duration. This layout makes it easy to find destinations based on travel time. Additionally, you can utilize the duration filter on the map, which is even more convenient!

Remember that the exact travel time depends on your departure airport, that's why we show a time-range in case there are multiple departure airports available to reach a destination.

Where can I fly from North Korea within 2 hours?

Which destinations are reachable within 3 hours?

Long-haul flights from North Korea

Explore all long-haul destinations from North Korea with a flight duration of more than 7 hours.

Best time to travel from North Korea

Traveling from North Korea offers you the chance to explore various destinations with diverse climates, including warm continental and hot continental. Keep in mind that the optimal time to visit may vary depending on your chosen location, so check out the information by climate type below. This way, you can easily organize your trip from North Korea, making sure you visit your favorite destination during the best time of year!

🌳 🍂 Warm Continental destinations

Check out the 2 Warm Continental destinations below that are accessible via direct flights from North Korea. Regions in the warm continental climate are famous for their geographical diversity, including wide-open plains, mountains, and forests, making them perfect for outdoor activities like hiking and skiing.

🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:

For the best experience, plan your visit between late spring and the end of summer, as the weather is lovely from May to August, with temperatures between 20°C and 28°C (68°F and 82°F). Keep in mind that winters can be quite cold, with frost present in almost every month from November to March, so if you enjoy winter sports, the snowy conditions in that period are perfect.

🥵 Hot Continental destinations

At the moment, 2 Hot Continental destinations are accessible with a direct flight from North Korea. Hot Continental destinations are known known for their hot, humid summers, where temperatures frequently rise above 30°C (86°F), and celebrated for their diverse landscapes, featuring both forests and mountains. Additionally, exploring the urban city areas can be highly enjoyable as well!

🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:

The spring, summer, and fall months, from March to November, are typically the best times to visit these continental destinations located in the Northern Hemisphere. Summers can be very warm though, and there's a bit more precipitation compared to spring and autumn.

Countries with direct flights from North Korea

Which countries are easy to visit when flying from North Korea?

Explore the list below to find all countries accessible by direct flight from North Korea. The list displays the number of non-stop destination airports in each country. As of today, you can fly non-stop to 2 countries, spread across Asia and Europe.

Non-stop flights from North Korea

Only one airport offers direct flights out of North Korea: Pyongyang Airport (FNJ), which is a small airport. Direct connections are available to 2 different countries, located in Asia and Europe.

Business Class flights from North Korea

Flying Business Class from North Korea

The only way to fly in business class from North Korea is through Pyongyang Airport, to 4 direct destinations, located across 2 countries.

Explore the complete overview of business class airports below, or use the class filter on the map to view all business class flights departing from North Korea!

Business Class airports in North Korea

Destinations with Business Class flights

International flights from North Korea to Asia

China is the sole destination reachable by an international flight departing from North Korea. These international flights all depart from Pyongyang Airport, the only international airport in North Korea.

The most popular destinations are Beijing (PEK) and Shenyang (SHE).

All international flights departing from North Korea are headed to China (Asia), and are operated by Air Koryo and Air China. Most international flights are handled by Air Koryo, serving 81% of all international flights.

In the sections below, you’ll find detailed information on all available non-stop flight routes to each country, along with stopover options whenever available.

Flights to China from North Korea

Pyongyang Airport is directly connected to 2 destinations in China. In total there are 2 non-stop routes to China, operated by Air China and Air Koryo, low-cost carriers do not operate here.

North Korea to China with a stopover

By considering a stopover, you'll have additional options to choose from. Pyongyang Airport offers flights to 142 more airports in China, with just one stop along the way:

Intercontinental flights from North Korea

North Korea has very limited connections to Europe, as you can only fly to Russia with a direct flight.

Travelers from North Korea looking to visit a different continent should consider Russia as their top choice.

Below, you'll find all 14 intercontinental flights organized by continent, country, and departure airport.

Direct flights from North Korea to Europe

From North Korea you can only fly non-stop to Europe, more specifically to Russia. Those non-stop routes are operated by 2 airlines, resulting in a total of 2 direct flight routes to the continent.

North Korea to Russia Flights

Direct flights to Russia will arrive at Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport, currently the only airport with direct flights from North Korea. Amounting to a total of 2 non-stop flight routes, operated by Nordwind and Air Koryo, neither of which are low cost airlines.

North Korea to Russia with a stopover

By considering a stopover, you'll have additional airports to choose from. Pyongyang Airport offers flights to 69 more airports in Russia, with just one stop along the way:

Most popular routes from North Korea

Looking for exciting new places to explore? Check out the flights below! This list features the most popular non-stop routes from North Korea. We hope that it provides you with a bit of travel inspiration, as it contains the best destinations that you can reach with a direct flight!

Popular routes from North Korea with a stopover

If you can't reach your desired destination from an airport near you, don't worry; you can still reach many destinations with a quick stopover along the way.

To view all 1- or 2-stop flight options on the map, click the ”Show indirect destinations” button or use the search bar to select your destination and find all the route information you need to plan your trip!

If you prefer a list view instead, just have a look at the list below, which contains the most popular connecting flights from North Korea:

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