Flying from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Incheon International Airport (ICN): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Incheon International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 6 hours 40 minutes.
Seoul is one hour ahead of Kuala Lumpur and follows the UTC+9 timezone.
Flights from KUL to ICN start from 10:00 — the first with AirAsia X. The last departure is at 23:55 with Korean Air. Overall, you can choose from 32 weekly Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Incheon International Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your KUL to ICN flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
You can fly nonstop to Seoul, South Korea. Take off with one of these carriers offering direct flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Incheon International Airport:
Malaysia Airlines tops the list for bookings on this route.
With a reliable 84.62% of services arriving as scheduled, AirAsia X is the most punctual carrier operating KUL to ICN flights.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Incheon International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Stopovers between KUL and ICN include:
Shanghai Pudong Airport
Ho Chi Minh City Airport
Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Incheon International Airport (ICN)
At the moment, R 2,443 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Incheon International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 3,973. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from KUL to ICN if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird rates.
The cheapest month for flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Incheon International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
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Handy information about Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
When it comes to Kuala Lumpur International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 59% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To reach Kuala Lumpur International Airport from central Kuala Lumpur, it takes around 55 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 56 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport will take about 40 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Incheon International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near KUL:
Arriving at Incheon International Airport (ICN)
If you're landing on a late Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Incheon International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these accommodation options near ICN:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Incheon International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from WECAR, Hi Rent A Car or Alamo to explore Seoul and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride from Incheon International Airport about four weeks before you set off.
When to fly to Incheon International Airport (ICN)
August is the busiest month for flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Incheon International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Seoul in March.
Lock in your flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Incheon International Airport for August if you want to visit Seoul during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF). Search for cheap tickets from KUL to ICN sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of South Korea
You've seen Seoul, now it's time to discover more of South Korea. Travel around 322 kilometres south-east to Busan to check off its top attractions. From Gamcheon Culture Village to Haeundae Beach and Beautiful View Busan - Diamond Bridge, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you're ready to explore another corner of South Korea, head for Incheon, about 56 kilometres west of Seoul. INSPIRE Arena, Wangsan Beach and Seokmodo Natural Forest are key reasons to visit.