Flying from Beijing to Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN): What you need to know
Get your holiday planning started by working out where you'll take off for your flight from Beijing to Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN). Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) are the main airports in Beijing.
Around 2 hours 5 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct Beijing to Seoul Incheon International Airport flight.
Seoul Incheon International Airport is located in Seoul. The city operates on the UTC+9 timezone and is one hour ahead of Beijing.
With 59 direct flights a week between the two airports, Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) is the busiest route. Korean Air operates the earliest flight at 1:30am. If you prefer to get more out of your day before taking off, the latest departure from PEK to ICN is with Korean Air at 9:25pm.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Beijing to ICN. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Popular months like August or other busy periods mean longer queues and potential delays. Stay ahead of the crowds by arriving at the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Beijing
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
You can jump on a direct flight from Beijing to Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) out of Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK).
At PEK, there's a variety of carriers operating direct flights from Beijing to Seoul Incheon International Airport, including:
Air China is the airline with the highest number of bookings for flights from PEK to ICN.
Korean Air leads the way as the most punctual carrier on this route, with 93.2% of its services landing on schedule.
The journey from central Beijing to PEK takes around 50 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 27 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from Beijing to Seoul Incheon International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to Beijing Capital International Airport:
Beijing Capital International Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 81% of flights that depart PEK arrive at their destination as scheduled.
PEK is located at Capital Airport Rd.
Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)
You can book a direct Beijing to Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) plane ticket with departures from Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX). See if flying from PKX works better for your plans.
Top airlines that operate direct flights from Beijing to ICN taking off from PKX include:
China Southern attracts the most bookings on the PKX to ICN route.
If you're looking for a consistently punctual carrier, book with China Southern. It boasts an on-time performance of 98.36% for flights between Beijing Daxing International Airport and Seoul Incheon International Airport.
PKX is about 48 kilometres from central Beijing. It'll take 50 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your Beijing to ICN flight? Relax in a hotel near Beijing Daxing International Airport before your holiday officially begins. These stays have a room with your name on it:
Most flights that depart Beijing Daxing International Airport touch down at their destination as expected. It maintains a strong on-time performance rate of 87%.
About Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Beijing to Seoul Incheon International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near ICN instead:
For the lowest price, book your ride around four weeks in advance of your Beijing to Seoul Incheon International Airport flight.
Getting from Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) to central Seoul
Seoul Incheon International Airport is around 48 kilometres from the centre of Seoul. It takes around 1 hour 5 minutes or so to drive to the city.
It takes roughly 50 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Beijing to Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Right now, ₹ 9,536 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Beijing to Seoul Incheon International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ₹ 19,145. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
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The best time to fly from Beijing to Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Beijing to Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN). January is when most people visit Seoul. If crowds aren't your thing, think about going in December.
When booking your Beijing to ICN plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Seoul, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC to 32ºC.
January sees temperatures of between -12ºC and 4ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Beijing to Seoul Incheon International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Seoul
Start your Seoul trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Beijing to Seoul Incheon International Airport, explore our range of hotels including:
There are loads of fantastic things to do in Seoul when you're in the mood to sightsee. Start exploring at Gyeongbokgung Palace followed by Bukchon Hanok Village and N Seoul Tower.
Explore more of South Korea
Daegu is just one of the many cities in South Korea waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Seoul. Around 257 kilometres away to the southeast, well-known attractions include Alive Aquarium Daegu, Nature Park and Seonsa Historical Park.
If you want to check out another major destination in South Korea, consider Daejeon, roughly 153 kilometres southeast of Seoul. National Science Museum, Temi Park and Yuseong Hot Springs are the start of reasons to visit.
