Flying from Frankfurt to Incheon International Airport (ICN): What you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can fly out of in Frankfurt. Check out your options departing from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) or Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN) when reserving your flight from Frankfurt to Incheon International Airport (ICN).
Expect to be in the air for 11 hours 45 minutes. On average, that's the duration of a direct Frankfurt to Incheon International Airport flight.
Seoul is eight hours ahead of Frankfurt. Incheon International Airport is located in Seoul, which follows the UTC+9 timezone.
With 24 direct flights a week between the two airports, Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Incheon International Airport (ICN) is the busiest route. Lufthansa operates the earliest flight at 3:15pm. If you prefer to make the most of your day before leaving, the latest flight from FRA to ICN is with Korean Air at 7:40pm.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Frankfurt to ICN. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to skip the mad dash to your gate.
With more travellers during high season, plan to be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will allow for additional wait times.
Airports in Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) offers an easy route to your destination. Nonstop flights from Frankfurt to Incheon International Airport (ICN) depart from this terminal.
Top airlines that operate direct flights from Frankfurt to Incheon International Airport out of FRA include:
Asiana Airlines is the most frequently chosen airline for flights from FRA to ICN.
Asiana Airlines is the top-ranked carrier for punctuality on this route.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling and possibly even visit a new city. When browsing cheap flights from Frankfurt to ICN leaving from Frankfurt Airport (FRA), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find all potential stops. Top options include:
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS)
The journey from central Frankfurt to FRA takes about 35 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
In search of a convenient hotel near Frankfurt Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Frankfurt to Incheon International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Of all flights leaving Frankfurt Airport, 67.47% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
Make the most of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Frankfurt to Incheon International Airport. Here's where you can connect between Frankfurt - Hahn Airport and ICN:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
With public transport, you can travel from central Frankfurt to HHN in around 2 hours 40 minutes. The terminal is roughly 121 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 1 hour 30 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Frankfurt to ICN flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to Frankfurt - Hahn Airport:
53.13% of flights taking off from Frankfurt - Hahn Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.
About Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Have a late flight from Frankfurt to Incheon International Airport? Don't let it rob you of real rest. Stay at one of these hotels near ICN and give yourself a well-earned lights-out:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up an Incheon International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from WECAR, Hi Rent A Car or Alamo and explore beyond Seoul's usual tourist stops.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Frankfurt to Incheon International Airport flight.
Getting from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to central Seoul
Incheon International Airport is about 48 kilometres from central Seoul. The time it takes to get to the centre in a car hire or cab will depend on the time of day. Do some research before your trip.
It takes roughly 1 hour 45 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt to Incheon International Airport (ICN)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Frankfurt to Incheon International Airport is Rs114,212. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs183,323. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.
To find cheap flights from Frankfurt to ICN, book ahead. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights first go on sale.
Cheap Frankfurt to Incheon International Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across the month and then pick the cheapest day.
There's no need to search every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a new deal shows up on flight tickets from Frankfurt to ICN.
Hunt down a great price on a flight from Frankfurt to Incheon International Airport with the help of the filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest.'
The best time to fly from Frankfurt to Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Picture the kind of break you want when deciding when to fly. April is the quietest month to go to Seoul. July is when most people book flights from Frankfurt to Incheon International Airport (ICN), which may be ideal if you're after more action.
Lock in a Frankfurt 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 Frankfurt to Incheon International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Seoul
Start your Seoul trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Frankfurt to Incheon International Airport, browse our range of hotels including:
There are plenty of awesome things to do in Seoul when you're in the mood to sightsee. Kick things off at Gyeongbokgung Palace followed by Bukchon Hanok Village and N Seoul Tower.
Explore more of South Korea
Seoul will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other parts of South Korea just waiting to be discovered. About 257 kilometres south-east of Seoul, a trip to Daegu will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Modern Art Statue, Alive Aquarium Daegu and Jung-gu District.
Daejeon is another essential stop in South Korea and is around 153 kilometres south-east of Seoul. No trip is complete without visiting Temi Park, National Science Museum and Yuseong Hot Springs.
