Travelling from Seoul to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM): What you need to know
Seoul is home to a couple of airports where you can set off on your adventure. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Seoul to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) flying out of Incheon International Airport (ICN) or Gimpo International Airport (GMP).
The timezone in Lima is UTC-5, which is 14 hours behind Seoul. Jorge Chavez International Airport is located in Lima.
To ensure you catch your flight from Seoul to LIM, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Delays at security and check-in are more likely if you're flying during high season, so allow some extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Seoul
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
We make it simple to find cheap flights from Seoul to LIM that include a stopover. To explore your options leaving from Incheon International Airport (ICN), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between ICN and LIM include:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
From the centre of Seoul, ICN is around 48 kilometres away. Visit the official airport website or use navigation apps to find the best way to get there.
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54.5% of flights that leave from Incheon International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
The distance from Seoul's city centre to GMP is around 16 kilometres. Take into account transport options and potential delays when working out the quickest way to get to the airport.
Flying out early in the morning? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Gimpo International Airport the day before your Seoul to LIM flight:
Gimpo International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 75.94%. This figure sheds light on how often flights departing from this airport arrive on time.
About Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM)
Have a late flight from Seoul to Jorge Chavez International Airport? Don't let it end in exhaustion. Stay at one of these hotels near LIM and hit the pillow fast:
Hit the road running by picking up a Jorge Chavez International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Sixt, Alamo or Budget to explore Lima and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride around three weeks ahead of your Seoul to Jorge Chavez International Airport flight.
Getting from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) to central Lima
Jorge Chavez International Airport is about 8 kilometres from central Lima. How long it'll take to get there by cab or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do some research before you go.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seoul to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Seoul to Jorge Chavez International Airport is P35,295. For a return flight on this route, the best price is P76,360. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares may change.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Seoul to LIM. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest Seoul to Jorge Chavez International Airport tickets across the entire month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your dates are flexible.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a better deal comes up on plane tickets from Seoul to LIM.
Save money on your flight from Seoul to Jorge Chavez International Airport by using filters. Select your preferred duration, departure time and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Seoul to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM)
April is the quietest month for flights from Seoul to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM), while August is the busiest. Work out the best time to visit Lima based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book a Seoul to LIM plane ticket departing in February if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Lima to range from 19ºC (66ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Seoul to Jorge Chavez International Airport in August when temperatures are between 14ºC (57ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF).
More about Lima
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Lima right here. Browse these hotels after locking in your flight from Seoul to Jorge Chavez International Airport:
Machu Picchu Park and Iguazú Park are just two of the top-rated attractions to put on your Lima travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to La Casa de la Gastronomia Peruana.
Explore more of Peru
Huancayo is just one of the many places in Peru waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Lima. Around 209 kilometres away to the east, popular attractions include Cristo Rey, Los Pinos - Cochas Chico. Ecological Park and Mirador Chonta.
Ica is another favourite destination in Peru and is around 274 kilometres south-east of Lima. No journey is complete without a visit to Oasis of Huacachina, Mirador de Huacachina and Las Dunas de la Huacachina.