How to find cheap flights from Seoul
Grab a one-way flight from Seoul for just P908. This is the lowest price right now for a departure out of Gimpo International.
Fares for a return trip start at P3,089.
Jeju is the cheapest city you can travel to from Seoul.
Find better value by comparing flights across Seoul's main airports: Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Gimpo International Airport (GMP).
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Find cheaper plane tickets from Seoul by booking early. The general advice is to book two to six months in advance for international journeys, and one to three months ahead if you're flying domestically.
If you know where you want to fly to, select 'Add nearby airports' at the start of your search. This will display flight prices to all airports in or around your destination.
Happy to go wherever the cheap flights are? Set 'Seoul' as your departure city and choose 'Explore everywhere' as your destination. Then sort by 'Cheapest flights' to find the best fares.
Flying from Seoul: what you need to know
Seoul sits in the UTC+9 time zone, with departures shown in local time.
Here's an overview of the main airlines flying from Seoul and the airports they fly out of:
Korean Air: Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
Asiana Airlines: Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
Jeju Air: Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
Know the entry rules before you leave if you're travelling to another country. They can vary depending on your passport and plans, so always check with official channels like your airline or embassy.
Best time to fly from Seoul
The cheapest time to hop on a flight departing from Seoul is usually June.
April is generally the busiest month to travel. You can expect more flight choices during busy periods like this, but fares often increase too.
June is the least busy time to fly out of the city, making cheaper tickets easier to find.
If your plans allow, consider a midweek departure. Flights from Seoul usually cost less on Tuesdays and Wednesdays than they do on weekends.
Where to fly to from Seoul
Make your way to Tokyo, or check out the highlights of Osaka or Fukuoka. From Seoul, these are some of the most popular international destinations to fly to.
Jeju, Busan and Ulsan are favourites if you'd rather explore your own backyard.
Want to explore on a bigger scale? When flying from Seoul, the most visited countries include Japan, China and Vietnam.
The shortest flight out of Seoul goes to P'ohang, taking roughly 1 hour.
Leaving from Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Incheon International Airport is the main departure point for flights from Seoul. ICN is around 48 kilometers from the city centre.
It'll take roughly 50 minutes to get there from the centre on public transport. When driving, it's about 1 hour.
Popular airlines flying out of Incheon International Airport include:
Want a more relaxed start to your trip? Stay close to ICN. Whether you're catching an early flight or simply want to avoid the rush, these hotels can help take the pressure off departure day:
Flying out of Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
Gimpo International Airport is another airport to weigh up when searching for flight tickets from Seoul. GMP is around 18 kilometers from the city centre.
It'll take 30 minutes or so to reach the airport if you're driving from the centre. Public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
You can fly to your next destination from GMP with any of these airlines:
If you want to be close to your boarding gate ahead of your flight from Seoul, these hotels near Gimpo International Airport are ready to check you in: