Flying from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Incheon International Airport (ICN): what you need to know
10 hours 30 minutes is the average time for a direct flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Incheon International Airport. Seoul is 7 hours ahead of Athens and is in the UTC+9 timezone.
Flying during a popular month such as August? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Asiana Airlines runs direct flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Incheon International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, and get ready to tick off the sights in Seoul — and maybe even more of South Korea if time allows.
To break up your flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Incheon International Airport, add a stopover to your trip. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' and find a destination that catches your eye. The top stopovers on the ATH - ICN route are:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Abu Dhabi International Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
To find out if you need a visa to enter South Korea, contact your carrier and the local embassy or consulate. They'll give you all the necessary information, including additional documents you may need after booking your cheap ticket from ATH to ICN.
How to find the cheapest flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Incheon International Airport (ICN)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Incheon International Airport is 271 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 489 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Book 9 months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from ATH to ICN.
May is the cheapest month for tickets from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Incheon International Airport. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
Log into your online account or use the app to create a Price Alert. You'll be notified right away if there's a better deal on this route. It's easy to do, and it'll save you time looking for cheap tickets from ATH to ICN every day.
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Handy information about Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Travelling from central Athens to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport takes around 59 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 40 kilometres in 37 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Incheon International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near ATH:
Arriving at Incheon International Airport (ICN)
If you have a late flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Incheon International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near ICN:
Getting from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to central Seoul
Incheon International Airport to the centre of Seoul is roughly 48 kilometres. If you're getting a cab or renting a car, do some research to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times may change depending on traffic and the time of day.
It takes roughly 1 hour and 44 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Incheon International Airport (ICN)
July is the most popular month for flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Incheon International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Seoul in April.
Lock in your flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Incheon International Airport for August if you'd like to visit 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 ATH to ICN sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Seoul
If you're looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Seoul right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from ATH to ICN:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon Hanok Village and N Seoul Tower are must-visits when exploring Seoul.
If you want more flexibility when planning your journey, consider jetting into or out of Gimpo International Airport (GMP). This international airport is another popular option for getting to and from Seoul.
Complete your Seoul trip with hotels and a car rental
Once you've secured your cheap ticket to Incheon International Airport, check out our low prices and exclusive offers on hotels. You can also compare a range of car rental companies in one place to find the best car rental price for your Seoul holiday.