A charter flight from Abu Dhabi delivered 203 South Koreans to Incheon International Airport on the 9th, following travel disruptions from Middle East tensions involving Israel, the US, and Iran.
Flight Details
The Etihad-operated flight departed Abu Dhabi Airport shortly after 5:35 p.m. local time. After an approximately eight-hour journey, it landed at Incheon around 1:20 a.m.
Passenger Composition
The aircraft carried 206 people total: 203 South Korean nationals and three foreigners from the United Kingdom, France, and Canada.
Officials planned for 285 passengers. However, 38 missed the flight due to invalid visas. Another 53 could not be reached and had already left on separate flights. Authorities included 12 individuals who arrived without full identity verification, resulting in the final count of 206.
UAE Assistance and Prior Evacuations
UAE officials supported the operation by issuing complimentary open-ended tickets. More than 1,500 South Koreans have now departed the country amid the situation.
Quarantine and Refunds
Evacuees will stay in designated facilities until around the 30th. They qualify for refunds on pre-paid boarding fees, approximately 1.4 million won each, before heading home.
