Travelling from Colombo to Incheon International Airport (ICN): What you need to know
Planning your holiday begins with figuring out where you'll leave from in Colombo. Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for reserving a flight from Colombo to Incheon International Airport (ICN) taking off from here.
Seoul is three hours 30 minutes ahead of Colombo. Incheon International Airport is located in Seoul, which operates on the UTC+9 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your flight from Colombo to ICN.
Travelling during a peak period like a bank holiday? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Colombo
Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML)
The journey from central Colombo to RML takes around 1 hour 15 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 16 kilometres in 40 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
In search of a convenient hotel close to Colombo Ratmalana Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Colombo to Incheon International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping a quick hop from check-in:
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
You can book a direct Colombo to Incheon International Airport (ICN) flight ticket with departures from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB). Work out whether departing from CMB makes the most sense for you.
Take a direct flight from Colombo to ICN with SriLankan Airlines. This is one of the top airlines flying this route out of CMB.
SriLankan Airlines has the largest share of bookings on the CMB to ICN route.
Flights between Bandaranaike International Airport and Incheon International Airport see fewer delays with SriLankan Airlines compared to other carriers.
Knock a new city off your list or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Colombo to Incheon International Airport, browse these options when setting off from Bandaranaike International Airport:
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
CMB is about 32 kilometres from central Colombo. It takes 40 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Colombo to ICN flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to Bandaranaike International Airport:
75.71% of flights taking off from Bandaranaike International Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
About Incheon International Airport (ICN)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Colombo to Incheon International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near ICN:
Get your adventure underway by picking up an Incheon International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from WECAR, Hi Rent A Car or Alamo and explore beyond Seoul's usual tourist stops.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride around four weeks ahead of your Colombo to Incheon International Airport flight.
Getting from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to central Seoul
Incheon International Airport to the centre of Seoul is roughly 48 kilometres. If you're renting a car or taking a cab, do a little research to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times can vary based on the time of day and traffic conditions.
It takes around 1 hour 45 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Colombo to Incheon International Airport (ICN)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Colombo to Incheon International Airport is Rs44,471. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs75,789. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares can change.
To snag cheap flights from Colombo to ICN, book your ticket two months before your departure date.
Schedule your trip for July. That's the best month for landing an awesome deal on Colombo to Incheon International Airport tickets. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
You don't need to search every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a lower fare pops up on flight tickets from Colombo to ICN.
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The best time to fly from Colombo to Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Think about the pace you're looking for when planning your trip dates. April is the quietest month to go to Seoul. July is when most people book flights from Colombo to Incheon International Airport (ICN), which may be perfect if you're chasing more action.
Book a Colombo to ICN flight ticket departing in August if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Seoul to range from 19ºC to 32ºC.
January has temperatures of between -12ºC and 4ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Colombo to Incheon International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Seoul
Start your Seoul trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Colombo to Incheon International Airport, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
You'll find loads of exciting things to do in Seoul when you're in the mood to sightsee. Kick off your itinerary at Gyeongbokgung Palace followed by Bukchon Hanok Village and N Seoul Tower.
Explore more of South Korea
Seoul has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of South Korea just waiting to be discovered. Around 257 kilometres south-east of Seoul, a visit to Daegu will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Modern Art Statue, Alive Aquarium Daegu and Jung-gu District.
Around 153 kilometres south-east of Seoul, Daejeon is another favourite stop in South Korea. Experience major highlights starting with Temi Park, National Science Museum and Yuseong Hot Springs.
