Flying from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Incheon International Airport (ICN): what you need to know
The timezone in Seoul is UTC+9, which is 14 hours ahead of Pittsburgh.
To ensure you get on your PIT to ICN flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Flying during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Pittsburgh International Airport to Incheon International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between PIT and ICN:
Boston Logan International Airport
Detroit Wayne County Airport
Harry Reid International Airport
Handy information about Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)
PIT is located at 1000 Airport Boulevard.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Pittsburgh International Airport, 77% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central Pittsburgh to Pittsburgh International Airport is approximately 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Pittsburgh International Airport to Incheon International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to PIT:
Arriving at Incheon International Airport (ICN)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Pittsburgh International Airport to Incheon International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near ICN instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Incheon International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from WECAR, Hi Rent A Car or Alamo to explore Seoul and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Incheon International Airport about four weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
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 reach the centre driving.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 50 minutes.
When to fly to Incheon International Airport (ICN)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Pittsburgh International 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.
The warmest month in Seoul is August, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC and 32ºC. Book your flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to Incheon International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between -12ºC and 4ºC. Search for cheap tickets from PIT to ICN sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of South Korea
Busan is just one of the many places in South Korea waiting to be explored once you've seen Seoul. Around 322 kilometres away to the south-east, check out popular attractions including 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 key reasons to visit.