Travelling from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Incheon International Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 10 minutes.
Shanghai is one hour behind Seoul and observes the UTC+8 timezone.
Take your pick of 111 weekly Incheon International Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport flights. The 08:25 departure with Korean Air is the earliest you can take. EASTAR JET operates the latest service of the day at 22:30.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your ICN to PVG flight.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
There are direct flights from Incheon International Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport, so getting to Shanghai (and then touring more of China!) is a cinch. Top carriers that fly nonstop include:
China Eastern tops the list for bookings on this route.
With a dependable 95.0% of services landing on schedule, Eastar Jet is the most punctual carrier for ICN to PVG flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Incheon International Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here are some options between ICN and PVG:
Qingdao Airport
Fukuoka Airport
Dalian Airport
Handy information about Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Of all flights leaving Incheon International Airport, 74% land on time at their destination.
Incheon International Airport is around 48 kilometres from central Seoul. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Get your break off to a hassle-free start by staying near ICN. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Incheon International Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)
Book a hotel close to PVG if you have a late Incheon International Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Go beyond Shanghai and explore places outside the usual tourist stops with your own set of wheels. You can grab a Shanghai Pudong Airport rental car from Hertz.
Reserve your ride from Shanghai Pudong Airport at least a few weeks before your departure date to get the lowest price. If you're planning to travel during peak season, you may want to book even earlier.
When to fly to Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)
April is the busiest month for flights from Incheon International Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Shanghai in March.
When booking your flight from Incheon International Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Shanghai, with the temperature ranging from 23ºC to 34ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from ICN to PVG in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -1ºC and 10ºC on average.
Explore more of China
Nanjing is just one of the many places in China waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Shanghai. Around 274 kilometres away to the west, popular attractions include Nanjing City Wall, Zijin Tower and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall.
Around 80 kilometres west of Shanghai, Suzhou is another favourite stop in China. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Humble Administrator's Garden, Lingering Garden and Pingjiang Road.
