Flying from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Manchester Airport (MAN): what you need to know
The timezone in Manchester is UTC+0, which is nine hours behind Seoul.
To ensure you get on your ICN to MAN flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Incheon International Airport to Manchester Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between ICN and MAN include:
Shanghai Pudong Airport
London Heathrow Airport
Vienna Airport
Handy information about Incheon International Airport (ICN)
74% of flights departing from Incheon International Airport make it to their destination on time.
Incheon International Airport is around 48 kilometres from central Seoul. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 1 hour 5 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to ICN? If you've booked an early flight from Incheon International Airport to Manchester Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Manchester Airport (MAN)
If you have a late Incheon International Airport to Manchester Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near MAN:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Manchester Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Surprice and experience more of Manchester and beyond.
For the best deal, book your ride from Manchester Airport about four weeks before you set off.
Getting from Manchester Airport (MAN) to central Manchester
Manchester Airport to the centre of Manchester has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes around 20 minutes.
When to fly to Manchester Airport (MAN)
The quietest month for a flight from Incheon International Airport to Manchester Airport is March, while August is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Manchester based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
When booking your flight from Incheon International Airport to Manchester Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Manchester, with the temperature ranging from 9ºC (48ºF) to 23ºC (73ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Search for cheap tickets from ICN to MAN sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
Manchester is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of the United Kingdom just waiting to be explored. Around 257 kilometres south-east of Manchester, a visit to London will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like The British Museum, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben.
If there's time to check out another great destination in the United Kingdom, head for Birmingham, about 113 kilometres south of Manchester. Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and The Library of Birmingham are key highlights.