Travelling from Vancouver to Incheon International Airport (ICN): what you need to know
When searching for a flight from Vancouver to Incheon International Airport (ICN), there's a good range of airports you can start your trip from. Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base (CXH) and Abbotsford Airport (YXX) are among Vancouver's main terminals.
The average duration of a direct flight from Vancouver to Incheon International Airport is 11 hours 34 minutes.
The timezone in Seoul is UTC+9, which is 16 hours ahead of Vancouver. Incheon International Airport is located in Seoul.
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Incheon International Airport (ICN) is the most popular route. There are 19 direct flights a week to choose from. If you have things to do before heading off, hop on the last flight with Korean Air at 14:40. Choose the first YVR to ICN departure operated by Korean Air at 01:00 if you want to get going earlier.
Your flight from Vancouver to ICN won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
You'll want to head there even earlier during popular months like August. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight. After checking in, you can use any extra time to relax or go over your itinerary.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Enjoy an uninterrupted journey from Vancouver International Airport (YVR). Nonstop flights from Vancouver to Incheon International Airport (ICN) operate from here.
Air Canada is a well-known carrier that offers direct flights from Vancouver to Incheon International Airport leaving from YVR.
The journey from central Vancouver to YVR takes approximately 33 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 26 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want an easy start to your holiday? Stay near Vancouver International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Vancouver to Incheon International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base (CXH)
Looking for more options for a direct flight from Vancouver to Incheon International Airport (ICN)? Browse the fares jetting out of Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base (CXH).
From CXH, direct flights from Vancouver to ICN are offered by Air Canada.
Maximise your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Vancouver to Incheon International Airport. Visit family or friends or tick a new city off your bucket list. Whatever you decide to do, here's where you can stop between Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base and ICN:
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
Narita International Airport (NRT)
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
CXH is about 2 kilometres from central Vancouver. It takes 5 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 16 minutes.
You're off on holiday, so why not spend an extra night away? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base the day before your flight from Vancouver to ICN:
About Incheon International Airport (ICN)
If you have a late flight from Vancouver to Incheon International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near ICN:
Getting from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to central Seoul
Incheon International Airport is about 48 kilometres from central Seoul. How long it'll take to get there in a car rental or cab depends on the time of day. Do some research beforehand.
It typically takes 1 hour and 44 minutes to get there by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Incheon International Airport (ICN)
For a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Incheon International Airport, R 5,907 is the best price we've seen. You can also book a return trip starting from R 11,669. These are the lowest fares right now and may differ based on availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from Vancouver to ICN, reserve your trip 11 months before your planned departure.
Schedule your trip for August. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Vancouver to Incheon International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
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The best time to fly from Vancouver to Incheon International Airport (ICN)
July is the busiest month to hop on a flight from Vancouver to Incheon International Airport while April is the quietest. To work out the best time to visit Seoul, consider whether you prefer a lively vibe or a quieter pace.
The warmest month in Seoul is August, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your flights from Vancouver to ICN in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, lock in a cheap flight from Vancouver to Incheon International Airport in January when temperatures average between -12ºC and 4ºC.
More about Seoul
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Seoul right here. Explore these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Vancouver to Incheon International Airport:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon Hanok Village and N Seoul Tower are major attractions which should feature on every Seoul itinerary.
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