Flying from Toronto to Incheon International Airport (ICN): What you need to know
You can choose from multiple airports when organising your flight from Toronto to Incheon International Airport (ICN). Check out your options for departing Pearson International Airport (YYZ), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) and Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF).
The average duration of a direct Toronto to Incheon International Airport flight is 15 hours.
The timezone in Seoul is UTC+9, which is 13 hours ahead of Toronto. Incheon International Airport is located in Seoul.
Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Incheon International Airport (ICN) is the most popular route. There are 14 direct flights a week to pick from. If you prefer starting your day later, hop on the last flight with Air Canada at 1:40pm. Choose the first YYZ to ICN departure operated by Korean Air at 11:40am if getting there sooner works for you.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Toronto to ICN. 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.
Delays at security and check-in are likely if you're flying during high season, so allow a bit more breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
You can jump on a direct flight from Toronto to Incheon International Airport (ICN) leaving from Pearson International Airport (YYZ).
You can book a direct flight from Toronto to Incheon International Airport with Korean Air. This well-known airline operates departures from YYZ.
The airline most travellers choose when flying between YYZ and ICN is Korean Air.
Among carriers on this route, Air Canada is the most consistent for on-time landings.
YYZ is about 27 kilometres from central Toronto. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 50 minutes.
Looking for a comfortable hotel near Pearson International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Toronto to Incheon International Airport, these stays will put you just around the corner from the terminal:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Pearson International Airport, 63.97% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
On public transport, you can travel from central Toronto to YTZ in around 40 minutes. The terminal is roughly 3 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 35 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your Toronto to ICN flight? Relax in a hotel near Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport before your trip officially begins. These stays have your key waiting:
When it comes to flight punctuality, Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 62.09%.
Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF)
From the centre of Toronto, YKF is around 105 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to arrive by car and 4 hours 5 minutes or so if you use public transport.
Skip the morning rush on departure day — stay close to Region of Waterloo International Airport and know you'll be at your boarding gate with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early Toronto to Incheon International Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights touch down when they should. At YKF, that figure is 63.64%.
About Incheon International Airport (ICN)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Toronto to Incheon International Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near ICN instead:
Get your adventure underway 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 Toronto to Incheon International Airport flight.
Getting from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to central Seoul
Incheon International Airport is roughly 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 you go.
It'll take around 1 hour 45 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Currently, Rs103,878 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Toronto to Incheon International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs199,873. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book five months before you travel. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Toronto to ICN.
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The best time to fly from Toronto to Incheon International Airport (ICN)
July is the busiest month for flights from Toronto to Incheon International Airport (ICN). Plan your visit to Seoul in April if you'd rather avoid peak season.
Book a Toronto to ICN flight ticket departing in August if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Seoul to range from 19ºC to 32ºC.
January has temperatures of between -12ºC and 4ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Toronto to Incheon International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Seoul
Once you've booked your flight from Toronto to Incheon International Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Seoul:
Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon Hanok Village and N Seoul Tower are attractions you won't want to skip in Seoul.
Explore more of South Korea
Daegu is just one of the many places in South Korea waiting to be discovered once you've seen Seoul. Around 257 kilometres away to the south-east, top sights here include Modern Art Statue, Alive Aquarium Daegu and Jung-gu District.
Daejeon is another well-known destination in South Korea and is around 153 kilometres south-east of Seoul. No trip is complete without dropping by Temi Park, National Science Museum and Yuseong Hot Springs.
