Travelling from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Incheon International Airport (ICN): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Dubai Airport to Incheon International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 8 hours 30 minutes.
Seoul's timezone is UTC+9, making Seoul five hours ahead of Dubai.
Flights from DXB to ICN start from 03:30 — the earliest with Emirates. The last service of the day is at 22:55 with Korean Air. In total, there are 48 weekly Dubai Airport to Incheon International Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your DXB to ICN flight.
During popular months such as January, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Jetting into Seoul (and then exploring more of South Korea!) is easy with Emirates. This popular airline offers direct flights from Dubai Airport to Incheon International Airport.
Most travellers choose to travel with Emirates on this route.
With 77.55% of its services arriving as scheduled, Emirates is the most punctual carrier operating DXB to ICN flights.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Dubai Airport to Incheon International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers between DXB and ICN include:
Beijing Capital International Airport
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Right now, ج.م. 12,180 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Dubai Airport to Incheon International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ج.م. 21,407. Remember that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Get cheap tickets from DXB to ICN by booking nine months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
Plan your trip for August. That's the cheapest month for flights from Dubai Airport to Incheon International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each month.
Picking up cheap flights from DXB to ICN couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a lower fare pops up.
Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Dubai Airport to Incheon International Airport.
Handy information about Dubai Airport (DXB)
74.31% of flights taking off from Dubai Airport make it to their destination on time.
Dubai Airport is about 14 kilometres from central Dubai. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 50 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to DXB? If you've booked an early flight from Dubai Airport to Incheon International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Incheon International Airport (ICN)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Dubai Airport to Incheon International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near ICN instead:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up an Incheon International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from WECAR, Hi Rent A Car or Alamo and explore beyond Seoul's main sights.
Reserving your ride from Incheon International Airport around four weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to central Seoul
Central Seoul is around 48 kilometres from Incheon International Airport. The drive time will vary based on time of day and traffic conditions, so do some research ahead of time.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 45 minutes.
When to fly to Incheon International Airport (ICN)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Dubai Airport to Incheon International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Seoul. If you're after a more low-key vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Dubai Airport to Incheon International Airport for August if you want to go to Seoul during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 19ºC and 32ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -12ºC and 4ºC. Look for cheap tickets from DXB to ICN sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of South Korea
Seoul has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of South Korea you'll want to see. About 322 kilometres south-east of Seoul, a trip to Busan will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Haeundae Beach, Gamcheon Culture Village and Beomeosa Temple.
Incheon is another standout destination in South Korea and is around 56 kilometres west of Seoul. No trip is complete without seeing Lawn Square of Incheon International Airport, Yeongjong Sky City No.23 Park and 스카이72 GC 바다코스.
