Flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Incheon International Airport (ICN): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Incheon International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 12 hours 5 minutes.
Seoul is nine hours ahead of London and is in the UTC+9 timezone.
Flights from LHR to ICN start from 18:50 — the first with Korean Air. The latest departure is at 20:40 with Asiana Airlines. In total, you can choose from 18 weekly London Heathrow Airport to Incheon International Airport flights.
Your LHR to ICN flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Flying during a peak month like July? School holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Korean Air is your ticket to exploring Seoul (and maybe even some other great parts of South Korea!). Check out the direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Incheon International Airport offered by this popular airline.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Korean Air.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrivals for LHR to ICN flights is Korean Air.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Incheon International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between LHR and ICN include:
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)
Beijing Capital International Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Incheon International Airport (ICN)
RM1,598 is the best price for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Incheon International Airport flight. A return flight starts at RM2,238. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
Get cheap tickets from LHR to ICN by booking five months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
April is the cheapest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Incheon International Airport. If you'd like to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from LHR to ICN.
Lock in the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from London Heathrow Airport to Incheon International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
When it comes to the on-time performance of London Heathrow Airport, data shows 68.18% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central London to London Heathrow Airport is approximately 31 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 55 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
You can expect a trip time of around 1 hour when using public transport.
Get your holiday off to a stress-free start by staying near LHR. Whether you have an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Incheon International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Book a hotel near ICN if you have a late London Heathrow Airport to Incheon International Airport flight. Pick one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Grab an Incheon International Airport rental car and discover Seoul and beyond with your own set of wheels. WECAR, Hi Rent A Car and Alamo are leading providers to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Incheon International Airport around four weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to central Seoul
Incheon International Airport to the centre of Seoul is around 48 kilometres. Journey times will vary based on the time of day and traffic conditions, so checking a navigation app for real-time estimates is a good idea.
It typically takes 1 hour 45 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Incheon International Airport (ICN)
July is the busiest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Incheon International Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Seoul in April.
Book your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Incheon International Airport for August if you want to go to Seoul during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF). Look for cheap tickets from LHR to ICN around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of South Korea
You've visited Seoul, now it's time to discover other parts of South Korea. Journey around 322 kilometres south-east to Busan to check off its leading attractions. From Haeundae Beach to Gamcheon Culture Village and Beomeosa Temple, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Incheon is another essential stop in South Korea and is around 56 kilometres west of Seoul. No trip is complete without experiencing Lawn Square of Incheon International Airport, Yeongjong Sky City No.23 Park and 스카이72 GC 바다코스.