Travelling from Seoul to Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY): What you need to know
Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) is Seoul's main airport. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Seoul to Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY) taking off from here.
The average duration of a direct Seoul to Xi'an Xianyang International Airport flight is 3 hours 20 minutes.
Xi An is one hour behind Seoul. Xi'an Xianyang International Airport is located in Xi An, which follows the UTC+8 timezone.
Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY) is the most popular route, with 10 direct services every week. Get from ICN to XIY on Korean Air's 9:10am departure.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your flight from Seoul to XIY.
During popular months like January, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during high season in general.
Airports in Seoul
Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN)
You can take a direct flight from Seoul to Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY) out of Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN).
When jetting out of ICN, you can catch a direct flight from Seoul to Xi'an Xianyang International Airport with Korean Air.
Korean Air ranks first in bookings for flights from ICN to XIY.
Korean Air is the best performing carrier for punctuality on this route.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a travel break and possibly even visit a new city. When browsing cheap flights from Seoul to XIY departing from Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Popular options include:
Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO)
Tianjin Binhai International Airport (TSN)
Yantai Penglai International Airport (YNT)
ICN is about 48 kilometres from central Seoul. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 50 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Seoul to Xi'an Xianyang International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near Seoul Incheon International Airport:
When it comes to Seoul Incheon International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 74% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
Check a new destination off your list or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from Seoul to Xi'an Xianyang International Airport, browse these options when setting off from Seoul Gimpo International Airport:
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
GMP is about 16 kilometres from central Seoul. It'll take you 30 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before your Seoul to XIY flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to Seoul Gimpo International Airport:
Seoul Gimpo International Airport has earned its reputation for punctuality. 80% of flights taking off from here make it to their final destination as planned.
About Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Seoul to Xi'an Xianyang International Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near XIY instead:
You'll find XIY at Airport Ave.
Getting from Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to central Xi An
Xi'an Xianyang International Airport is around 40 kilometres from central Xi An. It takes around 40 minutes or so to drive to the city.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seoul to Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY)
Right now, $202 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Seoul to Xi'an Xianyang International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $355. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To snap up cheap flights from Seoul to XIY, book your ticket 11 months before your departure date.
April is when you're most likely to find a fantastic deal on a Seoul to Xi'an Xianyang International Airport ticket. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Seoul to Xi'an Xianyang International Airport.
The best time to fly from Seoul to Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY)
February is the most popular month for flights from Seoul to Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY). Visit Xi An in December for a more laid-back experience.
Book a Seoul to XIY plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Xi An to range from 21ºC to 37ºC.
January sees temperatures of between -7ºC and 9ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Seoul to Xi'an Xianyang International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Xi An
Start your Xi An trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Seoul to Xi'an Xianyang International Airport, explore our range of hotels including:
Every great holiday has to include some sightseeing. Bell Tower of Xi'an, Drum Tower of Xi'an and Fortifications of Xi'an are essential stops on your Xi An itinerary.
Explore more of China
Xi An has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of China waiting to be explored. About 274 kilometres west of Xi An, a visit to Tianshui will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Qimulin Mountain, Yuquan Temple and Tianshui Shenjin Mountain Provincial Forest Park.
Around 274 kilometres southeast of Xi An, Shiyan is another favourite stop in China. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Niutoushan Forest Park, Huawurenjian Sceneic Area and Longquan Temple.




