Flying from Rome to Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN): What you need to know
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO) is Rome's main airport. Explore your options for booking a flight from Rome to Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) departing from here.
Around 11 hours 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct Rome to Seoul Incheon International Airport flight.
Seoul Incheon International Airport is located in Seoul. The city is in the UTC+9 timezone and is eight hours ahead of Rome.
The busiest route is from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN), with 13 direct weekly services. If you're eager to be on your way, the earliest flight from FCO to ICN is the 6pm Asiana Airlines service. If you're looking to take off later, the final departure is at 10pm with Korean Air.
Your flight from Rome to ICN won't wait if you're 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.
Travelling over a peak time like August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Rome
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO) is a convenient option for travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Rome to Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) operate out of this terminal.
Top airlines that offer direct flights from Rome to Seoul Incheon International Airport departing FCO include:
The top choice among passengers flying between FCO and ICN is T'way Air.
Korean Air leads the way as the most punctual carrier on this route, with 96.0% of services arriving on schedule.
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Rome to ICN. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO). Slip in a stop (and skip the high fares) by flying through one of these airports:
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC)
FCO is around 32 kilometres from central Rome. If you're catching a taxi, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 30 minutes.
Want a stress-free start to your journey? Stay near Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Rome to Seoul Incheon International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
78% of flights leaving from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Rome Ciampino Airport (CIA)
Think about building a stopover into your journey at Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD). It's a popular transfer point for flights from Rome to Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) leaving Rome Ciampino Airport.
With public transport, you can travel from central Rome to CIA in about 20 minutes. The terminal is roughly 14 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 20 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Rome to ICN flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Rome Ciampino Airport:
The majority of flights that depart Rome Ciampino Airport get to their destination as planned. It maintains a high on-time performance rate of 85%.
About Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Have a late flight from Rome to Seoul Incheon International Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Stay at one of these hotels near ICN and get cosy, quick:
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle around four weeks before your Rome to Seoul Incheon International Airport flight.
Getting from Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) to central Seoul
Central Seoul is around 48 kilometres from Seoul Incheon International Airport and takes about 1 hour 5 minutes to reach by car. Work out your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rome to Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN)
$561 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Rome to Seoul Incheon International Airport. Return flights start at $954. These fares can change based on availability.
To pick up cheap flights from Rome to ICN, book early. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when tickets first go on sale.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest Rome to Seoul Incheon International Airport tickets across every month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your dates are flexible.
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Lock in a cheap flight from Rome to Seoul Incheon International Airport by using filters. Choose your preferred departure time, duration and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Rome to Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Think about your travel style when deciding when to fly. December is the quietest month to go to Seoul. January is when most people book flights from Rome to Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN), which may be ideal if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
Lock in a Rome to ICN plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Seoul to range from 19ºC to 32ºC.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Rome to Seoul Incheon International Airport in January when temperatures are between -12ºC and 4ºC.
More about Seoul
After booking your flight from Rome to Seoul Incheon International Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these options your base for exploring Seoul:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to start. Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon Hanok Village and N Seoul Tower are popular attractions which should feature on any well-planned Seoul itinerary.
Explore more of South Korea
You've done Seoul, now it's time to explore other corners of South Korea. Travel about 257 kilometres southeast to Daegu to check off its leading sights. From Alive Aquarium Daegu to Nature Park and Seonsa Historical Park, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you want to check out another corner of South Korea, consider Daejeon, roughly 153 kilometres southeast of Seoul. National Science Museum, Temi Park and Yuseong Hot Springs are key highlights.


