Great news! South Korean airline set to return to Budapest!

South Korea’s Asiana Airlines is reportedly preparing to relaunch its Budapest route as part of its 2026 summer schedule, marking the carrier’s return to the Hungarian capital after several years.

Big return to Budapest

According to Korean industry sources cited by news1, the airline is currently finalising internal preparations ahead of the official announcement, writes Budflyer. The plans were further confirmed by Asiana Airlines’ CEO, Song Bo-young-nam, who told Korean journalists on 23 October:

We are going to open a new route to Hungary – to Budapest.

If confirmed, the route will become Asiana’s eighth scheduled service to Europe. The carrier currently operates flights to Barcelona, Frankfurt, Istanbul, London, Paris, Prague and Rome.

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Or is it a return after all?

Although Asiana Airlines merged with Korean Air in 2024, both brands continue to operate separately for the time being. Asiana remains well-regarded for its premium service, being listed among Skytrax’s prestigious 5-star airlines – a recognition shared in Budapest only by Hainan Airlines, Korean Air and Qatar Airways.