Flying from Tokyo to Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN): What you need to know
There are two main airports you can take off from in Tokyo. Check out your options departing from Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND) or Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT) when booking your flight from Tokyo to Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN).
Hop on a direct Tokyo to Seoul Incheon International Airport flight and you'll be travelling for around 2 hours 40 minutes.
Seoul (where Seoul Incheon International Airport is located) and Tokyo share the UTC+9 timezone. With no time difference, coordinating plans between the cities is hassle-free.
Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND) to Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) is the most popular route. There are 21 direct departures a week to pick from. If you have things to do before leaving, take the last flight with Peach Aviation at 2:10am. Choose the first HND to ICN departure operated by Asiana Airlines at 1:30am if you'd rather not wait around.
Leave enough time to catch your flight from Tokyo to ICN. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as March and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Airports in Tokyo
Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND)
Enjoy an uninterrupted journey from Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND). Nonstop flights from Tokyo to Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) can be booked from here.
You'll have your choice of carriers offering direct flights from Tokyo to Seoul Incheon International Airport departing from HND. Reserve your trip with one of these:
The airline most travellers choose when flying between HND and ICN is Korean Air.
With a dependable 98.36% of services arriving as planned, Korean Air is the best-performing carrier for punctuality on this route.
HND is around 19 kilometres from central Tokyo. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 30 minutes.
Want a relaxed start to your trip? Stay near Tokyo Haneda International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Tokyo to Seoul Incheon International Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels have you covered:
When it comes to Tokyo Haneda International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 78% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
HND is located at 3丁目 Hanedakuko, Ota.
Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT)
Think about setting out from Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT). You can book a direct Tokyo to Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) plane ticket with departures from here.
A wide selection of airlines offer direct flights from Tokyo to ICN out of NRT. Book your favourite aisle or window seat with any of these carriers and you'll arrive before you know it:
Jeju Air is the most frequently booked airline flying from NRT to ICN.
Flights between Tokyo Narita International Airport and Seoul Incheon International Airport are more likely to arrive as scheduled with Air Busan compared to other carriers.
NRT is around 56 kilometres from central Tokyo. It takes 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Catching an early morning flight? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Tokyo Narita International Airport the day before your Tokyo to ICN flight:
73% of all departures from Tokyo Narita International Airport meet their expected arrival time.
NRT is located at 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
About Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Book a hotel near ICN if you're catching a late flight from Tokyo to Seoul Incheon International Airport. Pick one of these accommodation options and be in bed in no time flat:
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride around four weeks before your Tokyo 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 reach the city centre by car.
Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tokyo to Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN)
At the moment, ₹ 7,287 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Tokyo to Seoul Incheon International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ₹ 11,544. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Tokyo to ICN if you book ahead. Airlines often have some amazing early bird rates.
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The best time to fly from Tokyo to Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when deciding the best time to fly. December is the quietest month to visit Seoul. January is when most people book flights from Tokyo to Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN), which may be perfect if you're chasing more action.
Before locking in your Tokyo to ICN plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. August is the warmest month in Seoul, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC to 32ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Tokyo to Seoul Incheon International Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -12ºC and 4ºC.
More about Seoul
After booking your flight from Tokyo to Seoul Incheon International Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Seoul:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be hard to work out where to start. Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon Hanok Village and N Seoul Tower are top attractions which should be on every Seoul itinerary.
Explore more of South Korea
Seoul will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other parts of South Korea just waiting to be discovered. Around 257 kilometres southeast of Seoul, a trip to Daegu will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Alive Aquarium Daegu, Nature Park and Seonsa Historical Park.
Around 153 kilometres southeast of Seoul, Daejeon is another favourite stop in South Korea. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at National Science Museum, Temi Park and Yuseong Hot Springs.


























