Travelling from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Incheon International Airport (ICN): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Incheon International Airport is 6 hours 40 minutes.
The timezone in Seoul is UTC+9, which is one hour ahead of Kuala Lumpur.
Each week, there are 104 Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Incheon International Airport flights. To be on board as early as possible, jump on the 06:00 Malaysia Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the last departure is at 23:55 with Korean Air.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport on time to board your KUL to ICN flight.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
A variety of airlines operate direct flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Incheon International Airport, so jetting off to Seoul (and then seeing more of South Korea!) is easy. The most popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is AirAsia X.
The most punctual carrier operating KUL to ICN flights is AirAsia X. Its services land as planned 76.19% of the time.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Incheon International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between KUL and ICN:
Tan Son Nhat International Airport
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
Noi Bai International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Incheon International Airport (ICN)
₹ 8,065 is the best price for a one-way Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Incheon International Airport flight. Return flights start from ₹ 15,654. These fares may change depending on availability.
To secure cheap tickets from KUL to ICN, book your journey six months ahead of your departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Incheon International Airport. If you'd like to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares across every month.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from KUL to ICN.
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Handy information about Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Of the departures from Kuala Lumpur International Airport, 58.65% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Kuala Lumpur to Kuala Lumpur International Airport is around 64 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 1 hour 5 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
You can expect a journey time of about 4 hours 30 minutes on public transport.
Taking an early flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Incheon International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near KUL:
Arriving at Incheon International Airport (ICN)
If you're arriving on a late Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Incheon International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near ICN:
Explore without limits with an Incheon International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from WECAR, Hi Rent A Car or Alamo and see more of Seoul and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from Incheon International Airport about four weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to central Seoul
Central Seoul is about 48 kilometres from Incheon International Airport. Travel time by car will vary depending on traffic conditions and time of day, so do some research ahead of your trip.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 45 minutes.
When to fly to Incheon International Airport (ICN)
July is the most popular month for flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Incheon International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Seoul in April.
When booking your flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Incheon International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Seoul, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC to 32ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from KUL to ICN in January. Temperatures average between -12ºC and 4ºC then.
Explore more of South Korea
Seoul has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of South Korea waiting to be discovered. Around 322 kilometres south-east of Seoul, a trip to Busan will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like Haeundae Beach, Gamcheon Culture Village and Beomeosa Temple.
Around 56 kilometres west of Seoul, Incheon is another essential stop in South Korea. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Lawn Square of Incheon International Airport, Yeongjong Sky City No.23 Park and 스카이72 GC 바다코스.
