Travelling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Incheon International Airport (ICN): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Incheon International Airport is 12 hours 35 minutes.
Seoul is nine hours ahead of London and follows the UTC+9 timezone.
Every week, there are 21 London Heathrow Airport to Incheon International Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your LHR to ICN flight.
Flying during a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
You'll find a variety of airlines offering direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Incheon International Airport. When you're ready to start your Seoul holiday, let one of these carriers take you to this exciting corner of South Korea:
Korean Air is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
Korean Air is the most punctual carrier operating LHR to ICN flights. An impressive 81.97% of its departures on this route arrive as planned.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Incheon International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between LHR and ICN:
Beijing Capital Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Harry Reid International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Incheon International Airport (ICN)
327 € is the lowest price for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Incheon International Airport flight. Return flights start at 508 €. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
Score cheap tickets from LHR to ICN by booking at least 11 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
Schedule your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Incheon International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Of all flights departing from London Heathrow Airport, 78% land on time at their destination.
Central London to London Heathrow Airport is around 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 45 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to LHR? If you're boarding an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Incheon International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Book a hotel near ICN if you're catching a late London Heathrow Airport to Incheon International Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Hit the road running by picking up a Incheon International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from WECAR, Hi Rent A Car or Alamo and explore beyond Seoul's usual tourist stops.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Incheon International Airport about four weeks ahead.
When to fly to Incheon International Airport (ICN)
The quietest month for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Incheon International Airport is March, while August is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Seoul based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Lock in your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Incheon International Airport for August if you want to explore Seoul during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LHR to ICN in January. Temperatures average between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF) then.
Explore more of South Korea
Busan is just one of the many places in South Korea waiting to be explored after you've seen 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 standout destination in South Korea and is around 56 kilometres west of Seoul. No trip is complete without experiencing INSPIRE Arena, Wangsan Beach and Seokmodo Natural Forest.