Travelling from Melbourne to Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN): What you need to know
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is Melbourne's main airport. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Melbourne to Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) departing from here.
Around 11 hours 35 minutes is the usual time it takes for a direct Melbourne to Seoul Incheon International Airport flight.
Seoul Incheon International Airport is located in Seoul. The city operates on the UTC+9 timezone and is two hours behind Melbourne.
Your flight from Melbourne to ICN won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months such as December, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Get to your destination in one go from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL). Direct flights from Melbourne to Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) can be booked from here.
Asiana Airlines is a popular carrier that operates direct flights from Melbourne to Seoul Incheon International Airport taking off from MEL.
The airline most travellers choose when flying between MEL and ICN is Asiana Airlines.
With a reliable 100.0% of services landing on schedule, Asiana Airlines is the most punctual carrier on this route.
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Melbourne to ICN. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL). Break the trip up (and maybe score a better deal) by stopping at one of these airports:
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD)
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
Located around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne, MEL can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 35 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Melbourne to Seoul Incheon International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping just around the corner from the terminal:
68% of flights that take off from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
Break up your flight from Melbourne to Seoul Incheon International Airport with a stop at Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD). A major stopover between Avalon Airport and ICN, it's the perfect opportunity to recharge before the next leg of your journey.
AVV is around 56 kilometres from central Melbourne. It takes 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
Getting to the airport on time before your Melbourne to ICN flight is a lot easier when you stay near Avalon Airport. If you have an early departure, Corio Bay Motel will put you in easy range of the airport.
Most flights that depart Avalon Airport land at their destination as planned. It boasts a strong on-time performance rate of 80%.
About Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Reserve a hotel near ICN if you have a late flight from Melbourne to Seoul Incheon International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options and be in bed in no time flat:
Pick up a Seoul Incheon International Airport rental car and discover Seoul and beyond with your own wheels. WECAR, Hi Rent A Car and Alamo are leading providers you can book with here.
For the best deal, book your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Melbourne to Seoul Incheon International Airport flight.
Getting from Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) to central Seoul
From Seoul Incheon International Airport, central Seoul is around 48 kilometres away. It takes about 1 hour 5 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
It takes around 50 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN)
₹ 26,007 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Seoul Incheon International Airport. A return flight starts from ₹ 44,253. These prices can change based on availability.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Melbourne to ICN. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely pay.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when searching for your Melbourne to Seoul Incheon International Airport ticket.
Finding a cheap plane ticket from Melbourne to ICN is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as the price has dropped.
Filters make it easier to dig up a deal for your flight from Melbourne to Seoul Incheon International Airport. Choose the departure times, airlines and number of stops that look good to you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to zero in on the cheapest fare fast.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Think about your travel style when deciding the best time to fly. September is the quietest month to go to Seoul. February is when most people book flights from Melbourne to Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN), which may be perfect if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
The warmest month in Seoul is August, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC and 32ºC. Book your Melbourne to ICN plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Seoul Incheon International Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -12ºC and 4ºC.
More about Seoul
After booking your flight from Melbourne to Seoul Incheon International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Seoul:
Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon Hanok Village and N Seoul Tower are attractions you won't want to skip in Seoul.
Explore more of South Korea
Seoul will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other corners of South Korea waiting to be explored. Around 257 kilometres southeast of Seoul, a visit to Daegu will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like Modern Art Statue, Jung-gu District and Alive Aquarium Daegu.
Daejeon is another favourite destination in South Korea and is around 153 kilometres southeast of Seoul. No journey is complete without experiencing National Science Museum, Temi Park and Yuseong Hot Springs.
