Flying from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Incheon International Airport (ICN): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Brisbane Airport to Incheon International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 10 hours.
Seoul is one hour behind Brisbane and observes the UTC+9 timezone.
Flights from BNE to ICN start at 08:30 — the earliest with Korean Air. The last departure is at 11:55 with Jetstar. In total, you can choose from six weekly Brisbane Airport to Incheon International Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Show up at the airport on time to board your BNE to ICN flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Getting to Seoul (and then exploring more of South Korea!) is easy with Korean Air. This popular carrier has direct flights from Brisbane Airport to Incheon International Airport.
Korean Air is the top choice for travellers on this route.
Korean Air ranks as the top on-time carrier for BNE to ICN flights, with 91.43% of its services arriving on schedule.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Brisbane Airport to Incheon International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between BNE and ICN:
Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport
Sydney Airport
Tokyo Narita Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Incheon International Airport (ICN)
At the moment, $437 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Brisbane Airport to Incheon International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $817. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book 11 months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from BNE to ICN.
The cheapest month for flights from Brisbane Airport to Incheon International Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from BNE to ICN by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a new low fare is offered.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Brisbane Airport to Incheon International Airport.
Handy information about Brisbane Airport (BNE)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Brisbane Airport, 65% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Brisbane Airport is around 13 kilometres from central Brisbane. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 20 minutes.
Have an early flight from Brisbane Airport to Incheon International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near BNE:
Arriving at Incheon International Airport (ICN)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Brisbane Airport to Incheon International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near ICN instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Incheon International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from WECAR, Hi Rent A Car or Alamo and experience the lesser-explored corners of Seoul and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Incheon International Airport around four weeks before your travel date.
When to fly to Incheon International Airport (ICN)
August is the most popular month for flights from Brisbane Airport to Incheon International Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Seoul in March.
Lock in your flight from Brisbane Airport to Incheon International Airport for August if you'd like to go to Seoul during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 19ºC and 32ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -12ºC and 4ºC. Look for cheap tickets from BNE to ICN around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of South Korea
You've seen Seoul, now it's time to discover other parts of South Korea. Journey around 322 kilometres south-east to Busan to tick off its leading sights. From Gamcheon Culture Village to Haeundae Beach and Beautiful View Busan - Diamond Bridge, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you're ready to explore another major stop in South Korea, head for Incheon, roughly 56 kilometres west of Seoul. INSPIRE Arena, Wangsan Beach and Seokmodo Natural Forest are among the biggest draws.







