Travelling from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Athens International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Athens's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Athens seven hours behind Seoul.
Your ICN to ATH flight won't wait if you're 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 travelling internationally.
Travelling during a peak month like August? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Incheon International Airport to Athens International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Here are some options between ICN and ATH:
Istanbul Airport
Shanghai Pudong Airport
Vienna Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Athens International Airport (ATH)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Incheon International Airport to Athens International Airport flight is $465. A return plane ticket right now is $828. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from ICN to ATH if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird rates.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price across the month when looking for a flight from Incheon International Airport to Athens International Airport.
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Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Incheon International Airport to Athens International Airport.
Handy information about Incheon International Airport (ICN)
74% of flights that take off from Incheon International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
To get to Incheon International Airport from central Seoul, it'll take about 1 hour 5 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Incheon International Airport to Athens International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near ICN:
Arriving at Athens International Airport (ATH)
If you're getting in on a late Incheon International Airport to Athens International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these hotels near ATH:
Travel at your own speed with a Athens International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice and venture far and wide through Athens and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Athens International Airport around three weeks before your trip.
When to fly to Athens International Airport (ATH)
August is the most popular month for flights from Incheon International Airport to Athens International Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Athens in March.
The warmest month in Athens is July, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC and 37ºC. Book your flights from Incheon International Airport to Athens International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 4ºC and 14ºC. Look for cheap tickets from ICN to ATH around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Greece
You've done Athens, now it's time to explore more of Greece. Journey about 306 kilometres north to Thessaloniki to check off its leading attractions. From Church of Agia Sofia to Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki and Alexander the Great Statue, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you're eager to discover another major destination in Greece, consider Larisa, about 209 kilometres north-west of Athens. Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George are among its highlights.