Travelling from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL) to Incheon International Airport (ICN): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 5 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Incheon International Airport.
The timezone in Seoul is UTC+9, which is one hour ahead of Manila.
Flights from MNL to ICN start at 00:30 — the first with Philippine Airlines. The latest departure is at 23:55 with Asiana Airlines. In total, there are 80 weekly Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Incheon International Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your MNL to ICN flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a peak month such as May? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
There's a good range of direct flights from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Incheon International Airport to pick from. When planning your Seoul trip, these airlines can fly you nonstop to this unmissable corner of South Korea:
Korean Air is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
With a reliable 82.93% of services arriving as scheduled, Philippine Airlines has the best on-time record for MNL to ICN flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Incheon International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between MNL and ICN:
Shanghai Pudong Airport
Hong Kong Intl Airport
Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL) to Incheon International Airport (ICN)
R 1,451 is the best price for a one-way Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Incheon International Airport flight. Return flights start from R 2,704. These prices can change depending on availability.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from MNL to ICN if you book ahead. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Incheon International Airport. If you'd like to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
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Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Incheon International Airport.
Handy information about Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL)
Of all flights departing from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport, 72% land on schedule at their destination.
To get to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport from central Manila, it'll take about 30 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour 10 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel near MNL? If you're catching an early flight from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Incheon International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Incheon International Airport (ICN)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Incheon International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near ICN instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Incheon International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from WECAR, Hi Rent A Car or Alamo and experience the lesser-explored corners of Seoul and beyond.
For the best deal, book your ride from Incheon International Airport about four weeks before your trip.
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 takes roughly 50 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Incheon International Airport (ICN)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Incheon International Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Seoul. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Incheon International Airport for August if you'd like to visit Seoul during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from MNL to ICN in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF) on average.
Explore more of South Korea
Seoul is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of South Korea just waiting to be explored. About 322 kilometres south-east of Seoul, a trip to Busan will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Gamcheon Culture Village, Haeundae Beach and Beautiful View Busan - Diamond Bridge.
Incheon is another must-experience destination in South Korea and is around 56 kilometres west of Seoul. No journey is complete without seeing INSPIRE Arena, Wangsan Beach and Seokmodo Natural Forest.
