Travelling from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Incheon International Airport (ICN): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Sydney Airport to Incheon International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 10 hours 40 minutes.
The timezone in Seoul is UTC+9, which is two hours behind Sydney.
Choose from 23 weekly Sydney Airport to Incheon International Airport flights. The 07:55 departure with Korean Air is the earliest available. T'Way Air operates the last service of the day at 12:40.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your SYD to ICN flight.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
A range of airlines offer direct flights from Sydney Airport to Incheon International Airport, so jetting off to Seoul (and then visiting more of South Korea!) is easy. Leading carriers that fly nonstop include:
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Korean Air on this route.
Korean Air leads the way as the most punctual carrier for SYD to ICN flights, with 80.33% of its services arriving as scheduled.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Sydney Airport to Incheon International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Check out these options between SYD and ICN:
Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport
Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport
Brisbane Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Incheon International Airport (ICN)
R 3,641 is the lowest price for a one-way Sydney Airport to Incheon International Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 6,971. These fares can change based on availability and demand.
Book one month before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from SYD to ICN.
Plan your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Sydney Airport to Incheon International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from SYD to ICN.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Sydney Airport to Incheon International Airport.
Handy information about Sydney Airport (SYD)
When it comes to Sydney Airport's on-time performance, 66% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central Sydney to Sydney Airport is approximately 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 15 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to SYD? If you've booked an early flight from Sydney Airport to Incheon International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Incheon International Airport (ICN)
If you're landing on a late Sydney Airport to Incheon International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near ICN:
Grab a Incheon International Airport rental car and discover Seoul and beyond with your own set of wheels. WECAR, Hi Rent A Car and Alamo are top providers to choose from here.
Reserving your vehicle from Incheon International Airport about four weeks ahead can help you get the best possible 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.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes about 50 minutes.
When to fly to Incheon International Airport (ICN)
The quietest month for a flight from Sydney Airport to Incheon International Airport is March, while August is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Seoul based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Seoul is August, with the temperature ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Sydney Airport to Incheon International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SYD to ICN sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of South Korea
Seoul is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of South Korea you'll want to see. About 322 kilometres south-east of Seoul, a visit to Busan will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like 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.











