Flying from Sendai Airport (SDJ) to Incheon International Airport (ICN): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Sendai Airport to Incheon International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 30 minutes.
Sendai and Seoul are in the UTC+9 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
Every week, there are eight Sendai Airport to Incheon International Airport flights. If you prefer to be on board early, opt for the 12:40 Asiana Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the last flight is at 13:05 with Asiana Airlines.
To ensure you catch your SDJ to ICN flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Travelling to Seoul (and then exploring more of South Korea!) is a snap with Asiana Airlines. This popular carrier has direct flights from Sendai Airport to Incheon International Airport.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Asiana Airlines.
Asiana Airlines tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for SDJ to ICN flights, with 85.96% of services arriving as scheduled.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Sendai Airport to Incheon International Airport. These are the top stopovers between SDJ and ICN:
Fukuoka Airport
Kansai International Airport
Chubu Centrair International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sendai Airport (SDJ) to Incheon International Airport (ICN)
At the moment, $181 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Sendai Airport to Incheon International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $323. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
To secure cheap tickets from SDJ to ICN, book your journey six months ahead of your planned departure.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Sendai Airport to Incheon International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across each month.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment the price changes on cheap flights from SDJ to ICN.
Find the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Sendai Airport to Incheon International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Sendai Airport (SDJ)
SDJ is located at 28 Konuma, Shimomasuda, Natori.
Sendai Airport maintains a solid on-time performance, making delays less likely. Departures from SDJ make it to their destination as scheduled 83.78% of the time.
Central Sendai to Sendai Airport is around 23 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near SDJ. Whether you're taking an early flight from Sendai Airport to Incheon International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Incheon International Airport (ICN)
If you're landing on a late Sendai Airport to Incheon International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these hotels near ICN:
Grab an Incheon International Airport rental car and explore Seoul and beyond with your own set of wheels. WECAR, Hi Rent A Car and Alamo are top outlets to choose from here.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Incheon International Airport around four weeks before you travel.
Getting from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to central Seoul
Central Seoul is about 48 kilometres from Incheon International Airport. The drive time will vary depending on traffic conditions and time of day, so do some research ahead of your trip.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 45 minutes.
When to fly to Incheon International Airport (ICN)
The quietest month for a flight from Sendai Airport to Incheon International Airport is April, while July is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Seoul based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
When reserving your flight from Sendai Airport to Incheon International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Seoul, with the temperature ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from SDJ to ICN in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF) on average.
Explore more of South Korea
Busan is just one of the many cities in South Korea waiting to be discovered once you've seen Seoul. Around 322 kilometres away to the south-east, check out popular attractions including 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.