Flying from Kansai International (Osaka) Airport (KIX) to Incheon International Airport (ICN): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Kansai International (Osaka) Airport to Incheon International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours.
Osaka and Seoul are both in the UTC+9 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
There are 256 Kansai International (Osaka) Airport to Incheon International Airport flights every week.
To ensure you catch your KIX to ICN flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like November. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
There are plenty of direct flights from Kansai International (Osaka) Airport to Incheon International Airport, so getting to Seoul (and then seeing more of South Korea!) is easy. Top airlines that fly nonstop include:
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Jeju Air.
Air Busan is the most punctual carrier that operates KIX to ICN flights. A dependable 92.35% of its departures on this route arrive as scheduled.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Kansai International (Osaka) Airport to Incheon International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between KIX and ICN:
Tokyo Narita Airport
Fukuoka Airport
Okinawa Naha Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kansai International (Osaka) Airport (KIX) to Incheon International Airport (ICN)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Kansai International (Osaka) Airport to Incheon International Airport flight is R 1,052. A round-trip plane ticket right now is R 2,112. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
It's a good idea to book as early as possible if you want to find cheap tickets from KIX to ICN. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Kansai International (Osaka) Airport to Incheon International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.
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Handy information about Kansai International (Osaka) Airport (KIX)
The address for KIX is 1 Senshukukokita, Izumisano.
73% of flights taking off from Kansai International (Osaka) Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
To get to Kansai International (Osaka) Airport from central Osaka, it'll take about 50 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 45 minutes.
Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near KIX. Whether you have an early flight from Kansai International (Osaka) Airport to Incheon International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Incheon International Airport (ICN)
If you're coming in on a late Kansai International (Osaka) Airport to Incheon International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these accommodation options near ICN:
Pick up a Incheon International Airport rental car and explore Seoul and beyond with your own wheels. WECAR, Hi Rent A Car and Alamo are well-known companies to choose from here.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Incheon International Airport around four weeks ahead of your departure.
When to fly to Incheon International Airport (ICN)
August is the busiest month for flights from Kansai International (Osaka) Airport to Incheon International Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Seoul in March.
Before locking in your flight from Kansai International (Osaka) Airport to Incheon International Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Seoul, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from KIX to ICN in January. Average temperatures are between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF) then.
Explore more of South Korea
Busan is just one of the many cities in South Korea waiting to be explored once you've seen Seoul. Around 322 kilometres away to the south-east, its top attractions include Gamcheon Culture Village, Haeundae Beach and Beautiful View Busan - Diamond Bridge.
Incheon is another well-known destination in South Korea and is around 56 kilometres west of Seoul. No trip is complete without dropping by INSPIRE Arena, Wangsan Beach and Seokmodo Natural Forest.
