Travelling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Incheon International Airport (ICN): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Incheon International Airport is 12 hours 6 minutes. Seoul's timezone is UTC+9, which makes Seoul 9 hours ahead of London.
Choose from 18 weekly flights from London Heathrow Airport to Incheon International Airport. The 10:50 departure with Korean Air is the earliest flight you can take between LHR and ICN. Asiana Airlines operates the last service of the day at 20:40 if you'd rather not get up at the crack of dawn.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as July and other peak periods. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Flying into Seoul (and then discovering more of South Korea!) is easy with Korean Air. This popular carrier runs direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Incheon International Airport.
If you'd like to break up your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Incheon International Airport, consider adding a stopover. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' and find a destination that appeals to you. The top stopovers on the LHR - ICN route are:
Frankfurt Airport
Beijing Capital International Airport
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)
To find out whether you need a visa to enter South Korea, contact your carrier and the local consulate or embassy. They'll give you all the necessary information, including other paperwork you may need after booking your cheap ticket from LHR to ICN.
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Incheon International Airport (ICN)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Incheon International Airport is R 6,012. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 8,960. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Book 8 months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from LHR to ICN.
Organise your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Incheon International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
Log into your online account or use the app to set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know right away if there's a cheaper deal on this route. It doesn't take long, and it'll save you the hassle of checking for cheap tickets from LHR to ICN every day.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from London Heathrow Airport to Incheon International Airport.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Travelling from central London to London Heathrow Airport takes around 1 hour and 1 minute by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 31 kilometres in 57 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Looking for a handy hotel close to LHR? If you're catching an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Incheon International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Consider booking a hotel near ICN if you're on a late flight from London Heathrow Airport to Incheon International Airport. Choose one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to central Seoul
The centre of Seoul is about 48 kilometres from Incheon International Airport. Journey times by cab or car rental will vary depending on traffic conditions and time of day, so do some research ahead of time.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you around 1 hour and 44 minutes.
When to fly to Incheon International Airport (ICN)
July is the busiest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Incheon International Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Seoul in April.
Before locking in your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Incheon International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Seoul, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC to 32ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from LHR to ICN in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -12ºC and 4ºC on average.
More about Seoul
As soon as you've locked in your flights from LHR to ICN, you'll need to find a hotel in Seoul. Make one of these options your base for exploring this exciting city:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon Hanok Village and N Seoul Tower are popular attractions which should be on every Seoul itinerary.
Gimpo International Airport (GMP) is another international airport for travelling to and from Seoul. It may even be an easier or cheaper choice depending on your travel plans, so it's worth exploring further.
Complete your Seoul trip with hotels and a car rental
You've got your cheap ticket to Incheon International Airport — now it's time to find a great place to stay, and maybe even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Seoul.