Travelling from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB) to Incheon International Airport (ICN): what you need to know
The timezone in Seoul is UTC+9, which is seven hours ahead of Johannesburg.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your JNB to ICN flight.
You can expect longer lines during popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Incheon International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Stopovers between JNB and ICN include:
Singapore Changi Airport
Zayed International Airport
Addis Ababa Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB) to Incheon International Airport (ICN)
R 7,397 is currently the best price for a one-way Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Incheon International Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 11,027. These fares can change depending on demand.
It's often best to book early if you want to get cheap tickets from JNB to ICN. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Incheon International Airport throughout the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your dates are flexible.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from JNB to ICN.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Incheon International Airport.
Handy information about Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport, 75% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport is around 26 kilometres from central Johannesburg. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport will take about 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Incheon International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to JNB:
Arriving at Incheon International Airport (ICN)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Incheon International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near ICN instead:
Grab a Incheon International Airport rental car and explore Seoul and beyond with your own wheels. WECAR, Hi Rent A Car and Alamo are popular outlets you can book with here.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Incheon International Airport around four weeks before you travel.
Getting from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to central Seoul
From Incheon International Airport, Seoul is approximately 48 kilometres away. It takes around 1 hour 5 minutes to drive to the centre.
It'll take around 50 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Incheon International Airport (ICN)
August is the most popular month for flights from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Incheon International Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Seoul in March.
Book your flight from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Incheon International Airport for August if you'd like to visit Seoul during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from JNB to ICN in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF) on average.
Explore more of South Korea
Seoul has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of South Korea just waiting to be discovered. Around 322 kilometres south-east of Seoul, a visit to Busan will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Gamcheon Culture Village, Haeundae Beach and Beautiful View Busan - Diamond Bridge.
Around 56 kilometres west of Seoul, Incheon is another favourite stop in South Korea. Start your sightseeing at INSPIRE Arena, Wangsan Beach and Seokmodo Natural Forest.