Travelling from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Incheon International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is 10 hours 35 minutes.
The timezone in Sydney is UTC+11, which is two hours ahead of Seoul.
Flights from ICN to SYD start from 18:45 — the earliest with Korean Air. The latest departure is at 22:10 with T'Way Air. In total, you can choose from 36 weekly Incheon International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your ICN to SYD flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
There are direct flights from Incheon International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, so getting to Sydney (and then exploring more of Australia!) is a breeze. Popular airlines that fly nonstop include:
Jetstar is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival rate for ICN to SYD flights is Korean Air.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Incheon International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some great stopovers between ICN and SYD include:
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
Hong Kong International Airport
Shanghai Pudong International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Currently, £124 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Incheon International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is £284. Remember that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Get cheap tickets from ICN to SYD by booking at least seven months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Incheon International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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Select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Incheon International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport.
Handy information about Incheon International Airport (ICN)
54.5% of flights that depart Incheon International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
To discover the best way to travel from central Seoul to Incheon International Airport, use navigation tools like Google Maps. The airport is approximately 30 miles from the city centre.
Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 45 minutes on public transport.
Have an early flight from Incheon International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to ICN:
Arriving at Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on an Incheon International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near SYD instead:
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Getting from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to central Sydney
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to central Sydney has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 11 miles away.
It typically takes 25 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
April is the most popular month for flights from Incheon International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Sydney in April.
Book your flight from Incheon International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport for January if you want to go to Sydney during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ICN to SYD in July. Temperatures average between 5ºC (41ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) then.
Explore more of Australia
You've done Sydney, now it's time to explore more of Australia. Travel about 150 miles south-west to Canberra to check off its popular sights. From Australian War Memorial to National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 75 miles north-east of Sydney, Newcastle is another favourite stop in Australia. Experience major highlights starting with Newcastle Beach, Nobbys Beach and Merewether Beach.