Travelling from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Shanghai: what you need to know
Around 2 hours is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Incheon International Airport to Shanghai.
The timezone in Shanghai is UTC+8. The city is one hour behind Seoul, where Incheon International Airport is located.
The most popular route is from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). Choose from 107 weekly services between these two airports. If you'd like to get on your way as soon as possible, the earliest flight from ICN to PVG is the 08:25 Korean Air service. If you'd rather travel later, the final departure is at 22:30 with EASTAR JET.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. That way, you can comfortably board your ICN to Shanghai flight.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
Begin your journey at ICN and travel nonstop to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). That's where you can expect to land when searching for Incheon International Airport to Shanghai tickets.
Multiple airlines offer direct flights from Incheon International Airport to Shanghai. Some of the most popular are:
We make it easy to book plane tickets from ICN to Shanghai with a stopover. To see the options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight with a stop long enough to see the sights of your chosen city. Some popular stopovers include:
Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO)
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC)
From central Seoul, ICN is around 48 kilometres away. Use navigation apps or check the official airport website to find the best way to get there.
In search of a hotel near ICN? If you've booked an early flight from Incheon International Airport to Shanghai, these stays put the terminal practically at your doorstep:
When it comes to Incheon International Airport's on-time performance, 54.5% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Shanghai
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Incheon International Airport to Shanghai flight is ر.ق. 323. The cheapest price for a return flight is ر.ق. 702. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from ICN to Shanghai if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird deals.
If you have flexibility with your travel dates, make the most of the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price across every month when searching for your Incheon International Airport to Shanghai ticket.
You don't need to keep looking every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's an even better deal on cheap flights from ICN to Shanghai.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Incheon International Airport to Shanghai.
Airports in Shanghai
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
The distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to central Shanghai is roughly 56 kilometres. It takes about 50 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Incheon International Airport to Shanghai, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near PVG:
Set your own pace with a Shanghai Pudong International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Hertz to explore parts of Shanghai that don't always get the spotlight.
Increase the odds of snagging the lowest price by booking early. Reserving your vehicle from Shanghai Pudong International Airport at least a few weeks ahead of your flight from ICN to Shanghai is a good move.
The street address for PVG is No.300 Qihang Road.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) is roughly 14 kilometres from the centre of Shanghai. Following your flight from Incheon International Airport to Shanghai, it'll take you around 20 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You'll find some great places to rest your head close to SHA. Unwind and get cosy after your ICN to Shanghai flight at one of these well-located options:
Why follow someone else's schedule? Grab a Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport rental car and decide exactly where your journey goes. Book your wheels here with Hertz.
Get the vehicle you actually want, not just whatever's left, by reserving your ride from SHA before your arrival. You'll also avoid paying more than you need to, especially when demand is high.
The address for Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.
Best time to go to Shanghai
Carefully consider your travel dates before locking in your flight from Incheon International Airport to Shanghai. The city buzzes in high season, but rates are typically higher and major attractions can be crowded. Visit Shanghai in low season if you like a quieter vibe.
Book an Incheon International Airport to Shanghai flight ticket with a departure in August to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 23ºC to 34ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -1ºC and 10ºC. Look for a cheap ticket from ICN to Shanghai around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Shanghai
Once you've booked your flight from Incheon International Airport to Shanghai, find a hotel that offers both comfort and a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Shanghai:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Yu Garden, The Bund Sightseeing Avenue and Shanghai Tower are major attractions which should be on every Shanghai itinerary.
Explore more of China
You've visited Shanghai, now it's time to discover other corners of China. Travel about 274 kilometres west to Nanjing to tick off its top attractions. From Nanjing City Wall to Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall and Xuanwu Lake, your itinerary will be busy.
Puyang is another essential stop in China and is around 241 kilometres south-west of Shanghai. No trip is complete without visiting Denggao Lansheng Building, Baozhang Yougu Scenic Area and 元宝山探险乐园.
