Flying from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Incheon International Airport (ICN): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Istanbul Airport to Incheon International Airport is 10 hours.
Seoul is six hours ahead of Istanbul and observes the UTC+9 timezone.
You can choose from 19 weekly Istanbul Airport to Incheon International Airport flights. The 01:45 departure with Turkish Airlines is the earliest flight you can take. Korean Air operates the last service of the day at 21:45.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your IST to ICN flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
A range of airlines offer direct flights from Istanbul Airport to Incheon International Airport, so jetting off to Seoul (and then discovering more of South Korea!) is easy. The most popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Turkish Airlines.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Istanbul Airport to Incheon International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between IST and ICN:
Dubai Airport
Beijing Capital Airport
Kansai International (Osaka) Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Incheon International Airport (ICN)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Istanbul Airport to Incheon International Airport flight is Rs80,431. A return plane ticket is currently Rs147,026. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Book five months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from IST to ICN.
Plan your trip for October. That's the cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Airport to Incheon International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from IST to ICN is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when there's a better deal.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Istanbul Airport to Incheon International Airport.
Handy information about Istanbul Airport (IST)
Istanbul Airport is about 40 kilometres from central Istanbul. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near IST? If you're boarding an early flight from Istanbul Airport to Incheon International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Incheon International Airport (ICN)
If you're getting in on a late Istanbul Airport to Incheon International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these options near ICN:
Travel at your own speed with a Incheon International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from WECAR, Hi Rent A Car or Alamo and find adventure across Seoul and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Incheon International Airport about four weeks ahead of your departure.
When to fly to Incheon International Airport (ICN)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Istanbul Airport to Incheon International Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Seoul. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Seoul is August, with the temperature ranging between 19ºC and 32ºC. Book your flights from Istanbul Airport to Incheon International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from IST to ICN in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -12ºC and 4ºC on average.
Explore more of South Korea
You've visited Seoul, now it's time to discover other corners of South Korea. Journey around 322 kilometres south-east to Busan to tick off its leading sights. From Gamcheon Culture Village to Haeundae Beach and Beautiful View Busan - Diamond Bridge, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Incheon is another standout destination in South Korea and is around 56 kilometres west of Seoul. No journey is complete without experiencing INSPIRE Arena, Wangsan Beach and Seokmodo Natural Forest.
