Flying from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Incheon International Airport (ICN): what you need to know
Seoul is seven hours ahead of Athens and is in the UTC+9 timezone.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your ATH to ICN flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Athens International Airport to Incheon International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Check out these options between ATH and ICN:
Istanbul Airport
Rome Fiumicino Airport
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How to find the cheapest flights from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Incheon International Airport (ICN)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Athens International Airport to Incheon International Airport flight is 222 €. A return ticket is currently 401 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from ATH to ICN if you book in advance. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird deals.
Finding cheap flights from Athens International Airport to Incheon International Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares across the month and snap up a great deal.
Save time looking for cheap flights from ATH to ICN by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Secure the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Athens International Airport to Incheon International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Athens International Airport (ATH)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Athens International Airport, data shows 76% of flights complete their journey on time.
To reach Athens International Airport from central Athens, it'll take about 35 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Athens International Airport to Incheon International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to ATH:
Arriving at Incheon International Airport (ICN)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Athens International Airport to Incheon International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near ICN instead:
Pick up a Incheon International Airport rental car and explore Seoul and beyond with your own set of wheels. WECAR, Hi Rent A Car and Alamo are leading providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Incheon International Airport about four weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to central Seoul
From Incheon International Airport, Seoul is approximately 48 kilometres away. It takes around 1 hour 5 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre by public transport typically takes 50 minutes.
When to fly to Incheon International Airport (ICN)
The quietest month for a flight from Athens International Airport to Incheon International Airport is March, while August is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Seoul based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Before locking in your flight from Athens International Airport to Incheon International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Seoul, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ATH to ICN in January. Average temperatures are between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF) then.
Explore more of South Korea
Busan is just one of the many cities in South Korea waiting to be explored after you've experienced Seoul. Around 322 kilometres away to the south-east, check out popular attractions including Gamcheon Culture Village, Haeundae Beach and Beautiful View Busan - Diamond Bridge.
Incheon is another favourite destination in South Korea and is around 56 kilometres west of Seoul. No trip is complete without dropping by INSPIRE Arena, Wangsan Beach and Seokmodo Natural Forest.