Travelling from Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN) to Incheon International Airport (ICN): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Incheon International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 5 hours 5 minutes.
Seoul's timezone is UTC+9, which makes Seoul two hours ahead of Ho Chi Minh City.
Flights from SGN to ICN start from 00:05 — the earliest with Asiana Airlines. The last departure is at 23:45 with Korean Air. Overall, there are 64 weekly Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Incheon International Airport flights.
Your SGN to ICN flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Travelling during a peak time like June? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
A range of airlines operate direct flights from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Incheon International Airport, so jetting to Seoul (and then seeing more parts of South Korea!) is easy. Popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Korean Air.
Among carriers operating SGN to ICN flights, Korean Air leads the way for on-time arrivals.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Incheon International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between SGN and ICN include:
Guangzhou Airport
Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport
Hanoi Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN) to Incheon International Airport (ICN)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Incheon International Airport flight is R 1,805. A round-trip plane ticket is currently R 3,506. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Score cheap tickets from SGN to ICN by booking at least 11 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Incheon International Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from SGN to ICN by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Secure the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Incheon International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN)
Of all flights leaving Ho Chi Minh City Airport, 61% land on schedule at their destination.
To reach Ho Chi Minh City Airport from central Ho Chi Minh City, it'll take about 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour on public transport.
Taking an early flight from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Incheon International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near SGN:
Arriving at Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Consider staying in a hotel close to ICN if you have a late Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Incheon International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Incheon International Airport rental car and explore Seoul and beyond with your own set of wheels. WECAR, Hi Rent A Car and Alamo are leading providers you can book with here.
Booking your ride from Incheon International Airport about four weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to central Seoul
Incheon International Airport to the centre of Seoul has a drive time of about 1 hour 5 minutes. It's approximately 48 kilometres away.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 50 minutes.
When to fly to Incheon International Airport (ICN)
August is the busiest month for flights from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Incheon International Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Seoul in March.
Book your flight from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Incheon International Airport for August if you want to explore Seoul during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SGN to ICN in January. Average temperatures are between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF) then.
Explore more of South Korea
You've seen Seoul, now it's time to discover other parts of South Korea. Travel around 322 kilometres south-east to Busan to tick off its top attractions. From Gamcheon Culture Village to Haeundae Beach and Beautiful View Busan - Diamond Bridge, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Incheon is another essential stop 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.