Flying from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Incheon International Airport (ICN): what you need to know
Around 2 hours is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Incheon International Airport.
Seoul's timezone is UTC+9, making Seoul one hour ahead of Shanghai.
Take your pick of 144 weekly Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Incheon International Airport flights. The 00:30 departure with EASTAR JET is the earliest you can take. China Eastern Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 18:00.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your PVG to ICN flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as April, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
There are plenty of direct flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Incheon International Airport to pick from. When organising your Seoul trip, these carriers can fly you nonstop to this exciting corner of South Korea:
Spring Airlines tops the list for bookings on this route.
China Southern Airlines tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for PVG to ICN flights, with 95.06% of its services arriving as scheduled.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Incheon International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Check out these options between PVG and ICN:
Yantai Laishan International Airport
Qingdao Liuting International Airport
Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Incheon International Airport (ICN)
R 1,043 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Incheon International Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 2,061. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
To score cheap tickets from PVG to ICN, book your journey six months ahead of your planned departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Incheon International Airport. If you need to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
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Tailor your trip with filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Incheon International Airport.
Handy information about Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
You'll find PVG at No.300 Qihang Road.
78.11% of flights that leave from Shanghai Pudong International Airport make it to their destination on time.
To reach Shanghai Pudong International Airport from central Shanghai, it'll take around 50 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 56 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Looking for a handy hotel near PVG? If you're boarding an early flight from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Incheon International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Incheon International Airport (ICN)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Incheon International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near ICN instead:
Begin your adventure 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 lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Incheon International Airport about four weeks in advance.
Getting from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to central Seoul
Incheon International Airport is approximately 48 kilometres from central Seoul. How long it'll take to get to the centre in a ride-share or cab depends on the time of day, so do some research beforehand.
Travelling to the centre by public transport typically takes 1 hour 45 minutes.
When to fly to Incheon International Airport (ICN)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Incheon International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Seoul. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
When reserving your flight from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Incheon International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Seoul, with the temperature ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from PVG to ICN in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF) on average.
Explore more of South Korea
Seoul has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of South Korea waiting to be explored. Around 322 kilometres south-east of Seoul, a visit to Busan will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Haeundae Beach, Gamcheon Culture Village and Beomeosa Temple.
Around 56 kilometres west of Seoul, Incheon is another favourite stop in South Korea. Start your sightseeing at Lawn Square of Incheon International Airport, Yeongjong Sky City No.23 Park and 스카이72 GC 바다코스.
