Traveling from Washington DC to Incheon International Airport (ICN): What you need to know
You can choose from a range of airports when organizing your flight from Washington DC to Incheon International Airport (ICN). Check out your options for jetting out of Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI).
Seoul is 13 hours ahead of Washington DC. Incheon International Airport is located in Seoul, which is in the UTC+9 timezone.
To ensure you get on your flight from Washington DC to ICN, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During peak travel periods, expect longer queues and get there earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international trips.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
We make it a piece of cake to book cheap flights from Washington DC to ICN with a stopover. To explore your options departing from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between DCA and ICN include:
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Logan International Airport (BOS)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Traveling from central Washington DC to DCA takes around 45 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 8 kilometers in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a hassle-free start to your journey? Stay near Ronald Reagan National Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Washington DC to Incheon International Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels are just what you're after:
76.44% of flights that take off from Ronald Reagan National Airport land at their destination on schedule.
DCA is located at 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
You can book a direct Washington DC to Incheon International Airport (ICN) flight ticket out of Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). Work out whether leaving from IAD works best for your plans.
From IAD, direct flights from Washington DC to ICN are offered by Korean Air.
Korean Air is the most frequently booked airline flying from IAD to ICN.
Korean Air is the most consistently on-time carrier operating flights between Washington Dulles International Airport and Incheon International Airport.
Cross another spot off your travel list or just take some time to unwind with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from Washington DC to Incheon International Airport, here's where you can stop when leaving from Washington Dulles International Airport:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Washington DC to IAD in about 1 hour 10 minutes. The airport is roughly 56 kilometers away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 50 minutes.
Taking off bright and early? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Washington Dulles International Airport the day before your Washington DC to ICN flight:
Washington Dulles International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 74.39%. This figure reflects how often flights departing from this airport arrive at their destination on time.
You'll find IAD at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
Reserve a flight ticket from Washington DC to Incheon International Airport (ICN) out of Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) with a stop or two. Popular stopovers between BWI and ICN include:
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS)
BWI is around 48 kilometers from central Washington DC. The drive from the city center to the airport takes about 50 minutes. If you're thinking about taking public transport, you can expect a journey of around 1 hour 30 minutes.
Stay in bed a little longer and still make your Washington DC to Incheon International Airport flight with time to spare. These hotels near Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport make getting to the terminal a breeze if you're flying out early:
Flights departing from BWI land at their destination as scheduled 77.13% of the time.
About Incheon International Airport (ICN)
If you have a late flight from Washington DC to Incheon International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near ICN:
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Booking your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Washington DC to Incheon International Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to central Seoul
Incheon International Airport to central Seoul is around 48 kilometers. If you're renting a car or getting a cab, do some research to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times vary based on the time of day and traffic conditions.
It takes roughly 1 hour 45 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Incheon International Airport (ICN)
AED 1,447 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Incheon International Airport. Return flights start from AED 2,622. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
Book six months before you want to travel. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Washington DC to ICN.
Plan your trip for November. That's the best month for landing the biggest deals on Washington DC to Incheon International Airport tickets. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Incheon International Airport (ICN)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Washington DC to Incheon International Airport (ICN). July is when most people travel to Seoul. If you like things a bit more low-key, go in April.
Book a Washington DC to ICN flight ticket departing in August if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Seoul to range from 19ºC (66ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
January has temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Washington DC to Incheon International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Seoul
Start your Seoul trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Washington DC to Incheon International Airport, browse our range of accommodation options including:
Your Seoul trip won't be complete without checking out the sights. Top attractions you won't want to miss include Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon Hanok Village and N Seoul Tower.
Explore more of South Korea
You've seen Seoul, now it's time to explore more of South Korea. Journey around 257 kilometers south-east to Daegu to check off its leading attractions. From Modern Art Statue to Alive Aquarium Daegu and Jung-gu District, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Daejeon is another favorite destination in South Korea and is around 153 kilometers south-east of Seoul. No trip is complete without visiting Temi Park, National Science Museum and Yuseong Hot Springs.