Flying from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Xi An Xianyang Airport (XIY): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 15 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Incheon International Airport to Xi An Xianyang Airport.
The timezone in Xi An is UTC+8, which is one hour behind Seoul.
Flights from ICN to XIY start at 09:10 — the earliest with Korean Air. The last departure is at 10:10 with Asiana Airlines. In total, you can choose from nine weekly Incheon International Airport to Xi An Xianyang Airport flights.
Give yourself enough time to catch your ICN to XIY flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Asiana Airlines has direct flights from Incheon International Airport to Xi An Xianyang Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Xi An — and maybe even more of China if time allows.
Most passengers choose to fly with Asiana Airlines on this route.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival performance for ICN to XIY flights is Korean Air.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Incheon International Airport to Xi An Xianyang Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Check out these options between ICN and XIY:
Qingdao Airport
Tianjin Airport
Yantai Airport
Handy information about Incheon International Airport (ICN)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Incheon International Airport, 74% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central Seoul to Incheon International Airport is around 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 1 hour 5 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Incheon International Airport to Xi An Xianyang Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to ICN:
Arriving at Xi An Xianyang Airport (XIY)
If you're getting in on a late Incheon International Airport to Xi An Xianyang Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these hotels near XIY:
Venture beyond Xi An and explore places that aren't on most itineraries with your own set of wheels. You can grab a Xi An Xianyang Airport rental car from Hertz.
Boost your chances of getting the best rate by booking as early as you can. Reserving your ride from Xi An Xianyang Airport at least a few weeks in advance is a smart idea.
Getting from Xi An Xianyang Airport (XIY) to central Xi An
The address for XIY is Airport Ave.
From Xi An Xianyang Airport, Xi An is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 40 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting there on public transport typically takes 1 hour.
When to fly to Xi An Xianyang Airport (XIY)
The quietest month for a flight from Incheon International Airport to Xi An Xianyang Airport is March, while April is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Xi An based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Lock in your flight from Incheon International Airport to Xi An Xianyang Airport for July if you'd like to go to Xi An during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -7ºC (19ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Look for cheap tickets from ICN to XIY sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of China
Xi An has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of China you'll want to see. Around 467 kilometres south-west of Xi An, a visit to Nanchong will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Lingyun Mountain Scenic Area, Xishan Scenic Area and Sichuan Nanchong Xishan Scenic Area Qileshan Scenic Area.
If you're interested in discovering another well-known destination in China, consider Zhengzhou, about 434 kilometres east of Xi An. Foguang Temple, Runis of Shang Dynasty and Zhengzhou Zoo - Animal Kingdom are the start of reasons to visit.