Flying from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Incheon International Airport (ICN): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Incheon International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 15 hours 30 minutes.
Seoul's timezone is UTC+9, making Seoul 14 hours ahead of Washington DC.
There are nine Washington Dulles Airport to Incheon International Airport flights every week to choose from.
Your IAD to ICN flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months such as July, 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 for an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Getting to Seoul (and then seeing more of South Korea!) is a breeze with Korean Air. This popular airline has direct flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Incheon International Airport.
Korean Air is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
The most punctual carrier that offers IAD to ICN flights is Korean Air. Its services land without delay 73.33% of the time.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Washington Dulles Airport to Incheon International Airport. These are the top stopovers between IAD and ICN:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Beijing Capital Airport
Harry Reid International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Incheon International Airport (ICN)
$877 is the best price for a one-way Washington Dulles Airport to Incheon International Airport flight. A return flight starts at $378. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
To score cheap tickets from IAD to ICN, book your trip six months before your departure date.
Organise your trip for November. That's the cheapest month for flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Incheon International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from IAD to ICN.
Select your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Incheon International Airport.
Handy information about Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)
You'll find IAD at 1 Saarinen Circle.
77% of flights that take off from Washington Dulles Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
To get to Washington Dulles Airport from central Washington DC, it'll take around 45 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of around 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to IAD? If you're boarding an early flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Incheon International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Incheon International Airport (ICN)
If you're getting in on a late Washington Dulles Airport to Incheon International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these accommodation options near ICN:
Explore without limits with a Incheon International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from WECAR, Hi Rent A Car or Alamo and venture far and wide through Seoul and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Incheon International Airport about four weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to central Seoul
From Incheon International Airport, Seoul is approximately 48 kilometres away. It takes around 1 hour 5 minutes to drive to the centre.
Travelling by public transport will take you roughly 50 minutes.
When to fly to Incheon International Airport (ICN)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Incheon International Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Seoul. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in March.
Before locking in your flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Incheon International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Seoul, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC to 32ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from IAD to ICN in January. Temperatures average between -12ºC and 4ºC then.
Explore more of South Korea
Seoul is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of South Korea waiting to be explored. About 322 kilometres south-east of Seoul, a visit to Busan will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like Gamcheon Culture Village, Haeundae Beach and Beautiful View Busan - Diamond Bridge.
If you're looking to explore another corner of South Korea, head for Incheon, roughly 56 kilometres west of Seoul. INSPIRE Arena, Wangsan Beach and Seokmodo Natural Forest are among the biggest draws.


