Flying from Paris to Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN): What you need to know
Planning your holiday starts with working out where you'll fly out of in Paris. Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for reserving a flight from Paris to Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) out of here.
Around 12 hours 15 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct Paris to Seoul Incheon International Airport flight.
Seoul Incheon International Airport is located in Seoul. The city runs on the UTC+9 timezone and is eight hours ahead of Paris.
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) is the most popular route. There are 22 direct weekly flights to pick from. If you prefer to head out later, take the last flight with Korean Air at 9pm. Opt for the first CDG to ICN departure operated by Air France at 11:30am if you're aiming for an earlier start.
To ensure you get on your flight from Paris to ICN, allow plenty of 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.
Popular months like July or other peak seasons mean longer waiting times and potential delays. Get a head start by arriving at the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Paris
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Get to your destination in one go from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). Nonstop flights from Paris to Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) are available from here.
You'll have your pick of airlines operating direct flights from Paris to Seoul Incheon International Airport leaving from CDG. Book your seat with one of these:
The airline most travellers choose when flying between CDG and ICN is Air France.
Among carriers on this route, Korean Air has the highest percentage of on-time landings.
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your journey and possibly even visit a new city. When browsing cheap flights from Paris to ICN departing from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Here's where you could connect through:
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC)
The journey from central Paris to CDG takes around 35 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a taxi, you'll cover the 26 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Searching for a convenient hotel near Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Paris to Seoul Incheon International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Of the departures from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, 61% arrive on time at their destination.
CDG's address is 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Turn your flight into part of the adventure with a stopover on your flight from Paris to Seoul Incheon International Airport. Here's where you can connect between Paris Orly Airport and ICN:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
With public transport, you can travel from central Paris to ORY in about 40 minutes. The terminal is roughly 14 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 25 minutes.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Paris Orly Airport the day before your Paris to ICN flight:
76% of flights departing Paris Orly Airport arrive according to schedule.
You'll find ORY at 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
Lock in a plane ticket from Paris to Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) departing from Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA) with one or more stops. Some popular stopovers between BVA and ICN are:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
From central Paris, BVA is around 88 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to get to the airport by car and 1 hour 15 minutes or so if you take public transport.
Take the uncertainty out of departure day — stay near Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport and know you'll be at your boarding gate with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early Paris to Seoul Incheon International Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights land without delays. At BVA, that figure is 66%.
Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport is located at Tille 60000, Beauvais.
About Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Reserve a hotel close to ICN if you're catching a late flight from Paris to Seoul Incheon International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options and be in bed sooner:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Seoul Incheon International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from WECAR, Hi Rent A Car or Alamo and explore beyond Seoul's usual tourist stops.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Paris to Seoul Incheon International Airport flight.
Getting from Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) to central Seoul
Central Seoul is around 48 kilometres from Seoul Incheon International Airport and takes about 1 hour 5 minutes to reach by car. Work out your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
Travelling on public transport takes about 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris to Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Paris to Seoul Incheon International Airport is $427. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $685. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap flights from Paris to ICN, book ahead. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights first go on sale.
Affordable Paris to Seoul Incheon International Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across the month and then choose the cheapest day.
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Filters make it easier to land a deal on your flight from Paris to Seoul Incheon International Airport. Pick the departure times, carriers and stops that make sense for you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the most affordable option fast.
The best time to fly from Paris to Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN)
September is the quietest month for flights from Paris to Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN), while February is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Seoul based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Seoul is August, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your Paris to ICN plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
January sees temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Paris to Seoul Incheon International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Seoul
Start your Seoul trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Paris to Seoul Incheon International Airport, check out our selection of hotels including:
Gyeongbokgung Palace and Bukchon Hanok Village are a couple of leading attractions to add to your Seoul itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to N Seoul Tower.
Explore more of South Korea
Daegu is just one of the many places in South Korea waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Seoul. Around 257 kilometres away to the southeast, its top attractions include Modern Art Statue, Jung-gu District and Alive Aquarium Daegu.
Daejeon is another sought-after destination in South Korea and is around 153 kilometres southeast of Seoul. No trip is complete without seeing National Science Museum, Temi Park and Yuseong Hot Springs.