Travelling from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Incheon International Airport (ICN): what you need to know
Seoul's timezone is UTC+9, which makes Seoul nine hours ahead of Edinburgh.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your EDI to ICN flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
If you want to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Edinburgh Airport to Incheon International Airport. These are the top stopovers between EDI and ICN:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Munich Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Right now, R 5,929 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Incheon International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 10,356. Remember that fares may change due to demand when booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from EDI to ICN if you book early. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird rates.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the lowest price across the month when looking for your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Incheon International Airport.
Save time searching for cheap flights from EDI to ICN by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a special offer becomes available.
Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Edinburgh Airport to Incheon International Airport.
Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
When it comes to Edinburgh Airport's on-time performance, data shows 73% of flights complete their journey on time.
To reach Edinburgh Airport from central Edinburgh, it'll take about 25 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of about 35 minutes on public transport.
Booked an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Incheon International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near EDI:
Arriving at Incheon International Airport (ICN)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Edinburgh Airport to Incheon International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near ICN instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Incheon International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from WECAR, Hi Rent A Car or Alamo and explore beyond Seoul's main sights.
Reserving your ride from Incheon International Airport about four weeks ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to central Seoul
Incheon International Airport is approximately 48 kilometres from central Seoul. The drive time takes around 1 hour 5 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 50 minutes.
When to fly to Incheon International Airport (ICN)
August is the busiest month for flights from Edinburgh Airport to Incheon International Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Seoul in March.
The warmest month in Seoul is August, with the temperature ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from Edinburgh Airport to Incheon International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from EDI to ICN in January. Temperatures average between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF) then.
Explore more of South Korea
You've done Seoul, now it's time to discover other corners of South Korea. Travel around 322 kilometres south-east to Busan to tick off its must-visit sights. From Gamcheon Culture Village to Haeundae Beach and Beautiful View Busan - Diamond Bridge, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 56 kilometres west of Seoul, Incheon is another favourite stop in South Korea. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at INSPIRE Arena, Wangsan Beach and Seokmodo Natural Forest.