Flying from Zayed International Airport (AUH) to Incheon International Airport (ICN): what you need to know
Around 8 hours 30 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Zayed International Airport to Incheon International Airport.
Seoul's timezone is UTC+9, making Seoul five hours ahead of Abu Dhabi.
You can choose from 11 weekly Zayed International Airport to Incheon International Airport flights. The 08:35 departure with Etihad Airways is the earliest available. Etihad Airways operates the last service of the day at 21:45.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Show up at the airport on time to board your AUH to ICN flight.
During popular months such as December, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
Getting to Seoul (and then exploring more of South Korea!) is easy with Etihad Airways. This popular airline offers direct flights from Zayed International Airport to Incheon International Airport.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Etihad Airways.
With 75.53% of its services landing as planned, Etihad Airways is the most punctual carrier offering AUH to ICN flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Zayed International Airport to Incheon International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Check out these options between AUH and ICN:
Beijing Daxing Airport
Kansai International (Osaka) Airport
Almaty Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Zayed International Airport (AUH) to Incheon International Airport (ICN)
At the moment, $419 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Zayed International Airport to Incheon International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $786. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from AUH to ICN, book your trip 11 months before your departure.
Organise your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Zayed International Airport to Incheon International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from AUH to ICN.
Secure the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Zayed International Airport to Incheon International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Zayed International Airport (AUH)
Of all flights departing from Zayed International Airport, 75% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Abu Dhabi to Zayed International Airport is approximately 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Have an early flight from Zayed International Airport to Incheon International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near AUH:
Arriving at Incheon International Airport (ICN)
If you're landing on a late Zayed International Airport to Incheon International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these hotels near ICN:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Incheon International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from WECAR, Hi Rent A Car or Alamo and explore beyond Seoul's main sights.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from Incheon International Airport about four weeks before your trip.
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.
Getting there on public transport will take you around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Incheon International Airport (ICN)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Zayed International Airport to Incheon International Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Seoul. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Seoul is August, with the temperature ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Zayed International Airport to Incheon International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from AUH to ICN in January. Average temperatures are between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF) then.
Explore more of South Korea
You've done Seoul, now it's time to discover more of South Korea. Journey about 322 kilometres south-east to Busan to tick off its must-visit sights. From Gamcheon Culture Village to Haeundae Beach and Beautiful View Busan - Diamond Bridge, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you're eager to discover another major destination in South Korea, head for Incheon, roughly 56 kilometres west of Seoul. INSPIRE Arena, Wangsan Beach and Seokmodo Natural Forest are among the biggest draws.






