Flying from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to Incheon International Airport (ICN): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Incheon International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 12 hours.
The timezone in Seoul is UTC+9, which is eight hours ahead of Amsterdam.
Take your pick of 11 weekly Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Incheon International Airport flights. The 20:55 departure with Korean Air is the earliest flight available. KLM operates the latest service of the day at 21:35.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your AMS to ICN flight.
During popular months like September, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
Travelling to Seoul (and then exploring more of South Korea!) is easy with KLM. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Incheon International Airport.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with KLM on this route.
With 73.49% of services landing as planned, KLM is the most punctual carrier offering AMS to ICN flights.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Incheon International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between AMS and ICN:
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Harry Reid International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to Incheon International Airport (ICN)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Incheon International Airport flight is R 5,989. A round-trip plane ticket right now is R 10,067. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from AMS to ICN. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Incheon International Airport. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
Landing cheap flights from AMS to ICN is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as fares go down.
Lock in the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Incheon International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
75% of flights that take off from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport arrive at their destination on time.
To get to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport from central Amsterdam, it'll take about 25 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 20 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near AMS? If you're catching an early flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Incheon International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Incheon International Airport (ICN)
If you're arriving on a late Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Incheon International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these options near ICN:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Incheon International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from WECAR, Hi Rent A Car or Alamo and chase adventure across Seoul and beyond.
For the best deal, book your ride from Incheon International Airport about four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to central Seoul
Incheon International Airport to central Seoul has a drive time of about 1 hour 5 minutes. It's approximately 48 kilometres away.
It'll take around 50 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Incheon International Airport (ICN)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Incheon International Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Seoul. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in March.
Before locking in your flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Incheon International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Seoul, with the temperature ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF). Search for cheap tickets from AMS to ICN around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of South Korea
Seoul is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of South Korea you should also see. About 322 kilometres south-east of Seoul, a visit to Busan will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Gamcheon Culture Village, Haeundae Beach and Beautiful View Busan - Diamond Bridge.
If you want to check out another corner of South Korea, head for Incheon, roughly 56 kilometres west of Seoul. INSPIRE Arena, Wangsan Beach and Seokmodo Natural Forest are among its highlights.
