Korean Tourists Stranded in Dubai Return to Incheon Airport

A flight carrying Korean tourists who had been stranded in Dubai due to the Middle East crisis triggered by military conflict between the U.S., Israel, and Iran landed at Incheon International Airport on the afternoon of the 5th.

The group of Korean tourists who had been waiting in Dubai returned to Korea via Taipei, Taiwan, arriving at Incheon International Airport at approximately 3:40 p.m. The tourists, all 40 of them, were reportedly Hana Tour package customers. They are expected to return to their homes after completing immigration procedures.

Additionally, 39 Mode Tour tourists departed for Taipei on an alternative flight at 4 a.m. the same day and are scheduled to arrive at Incheon International Airport at approximately 10:40 p.m. after transferring to a Korean Air flight.

A significant number of package tourists from major travel agencies remain in Dubai. As of the previous day, more than 300 tourists were still in the region, including approximately 150 from Hana Tour, 190 from Mode Tour, and 70 from Yellow Balloon. Among these, Yellow Balloon tourists are scheduled to return on alternative flights between the 8th and 9th.

Travel agencies are experiencing difficulties securing return flights. An Emirates direct flight from Dubai to Incheon that was scheduled to depart early in the morning was canceled, making it challenging to arrange alternative flights. Agencies are currently working to first move Dubai tourists to Taiwan or Southeast Asian regions before arranging their return to Korea. However, schedules continue to be delayed due to difficulties in securing available flights.