Flying from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Johannesburg: what you need to know
Johannesburg is seven hours behind Seoul, where Incheon International Airport is located. Johannesburg follows the UTC+2 timezone.
For a relaxed start to your ICN to Johannesburg flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
If you're jetting off during a bank holiday or another peak period, allow for even more time. A good rule is two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Security and check-in lines will be longer.
We make it a breeze to book flight tickets from ICN to Johannesburg with a stopover. To see your options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. The most sought-after stopovers include:
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
From central Seoul, ICN is around 48 kilometres away. Use navigation apps or check the official airport website to work out the best way to get there.
Booked an early flight from Incheon International Airport to Johannesburg? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near ICN:
Of all flights leaving Incheon International Airport, 54.5% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Johannesburg
$560 is currently the best price for a one-way Incheon International Airport to Johannesburg flight. A return flight ticket starts at $1,013. These fares can change based on availability and demand.
To find cheap flights from ICN to Johannesburg, book in advance. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when tickets first go on sale.
Scoring cheap tickets from Incheon International Airport to Johannesburg is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to access the lowest prices across every month and snap up an epic deal.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from ICN to Johannesburg by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from Incheon International Airport to Johannesburg by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest.'
Airports in Johannesburg
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) is around 29 kilometres from central Johannesburg. If you're grabbing a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 30 minutes.
It takes around 1 hour 10 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Incheon International Airport to Johannesburg. Check in to one of these accommodation options near JNB instead:
Pick up an O.R. Tambo International Airport rental car and explore Johannesburg and beyond with your own wheels. Carwiz, Alamo and Green Motion are well-known companies you can book with here.
Booking your ride from O.R. Tambo International Airport around three weeks in advance of your flight from ICN to Johannesburg can help you lock in the best possible rate.
Lanseria International Airport (HLA)
Lanseria International Airport (HLA) is around 48 kilometres from central Johannesburg. Following your flight from Incheon International Airport to Johannesburg, it'll take you around 50 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
You'll find some comfortable places ready to welcome you near HLA. Kick back and get cosy after your ICN to Johannesburg flight at one of these perfectly located options:
Forget about public transport schedules or waiting in a long cab line. Pick up a Lanseria International Airport rental car and go in any direction that inspires you. Check out the availability and rates from First - Car Hire, Tempest - Car Hire and Firefly powered by Hertz.
Avoid paying extra. Securing your ride four weeks ahead of your arrival at HLA can get you a lower rate.
Best time to go to Johannesburg
Visit Johannesburg in peak season if you like a bustling atmosphere, but remember that prices are typically higher. Alternatively, book flights from Incheon International Airport to Johannesburg in the off-season when prices are cheaper and it's not as busy.
Lock in an Incheon International Airport to Johannesburg flight ticket with a departure in January to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 15ºC (59ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
July has average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Search for a cheap ticket from ICN to Johannesburg around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Johannesburg
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Johannesburg right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Incheon International Airport to Johannesburg:
Maboneng Precinct and Constitution Hill are just two of the big attractions to put on your Johannesburg must-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Johannesburg Zoo.
Explore more of South Africa
You've seen Johannesburg, now it's time to discover other corners of South Africa. Travel about 451 kilometres south-east to Pietermaritzburg to tick off its top sights. From KwaZulu-Natal National Botanical Garden to Comrades Marathon House and The Old Prison, your itinerary will be busy.
Bloemfontein is another standout destination in South Africa and is around 370 kilometres south-west of Johannesburg. No trip is complete without a visit to Naval Hill Planetarium, Bloemfontein Zoo and Anglo Boer War Museum.