Cheap flights from Des Moines to Seoul from £332
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Getting from Seoul airports to the city center
Fastest options: AREX Express Train (ICN), KTX (ICN). Best value: AREX All-Stop Train, airport limousine buses.
From Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Transport Option | Typical Time | Typical Cost | Frequency | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
43 min | ₩9,500 (non-stop express service) | every 30–40 min (traffic dependent) | fastest to Seoul Station | |
58-66 min | ₩4,150-₩4,750 (varies by destination station) | every 6–12 min (traffic dependent) | budget travelers | |
60-90 min | ₩15,000-₩18,000 (varies by route and destination) | every 15–30 min (traffic dependent) | direct to hotels | |
50-80 min | ₩65,000-₩100,000 (metered; toll fees extra) | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | door-to-door convenience |
From Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
Transport Option | Typical Time | Typical Cost | Frequency | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
20-35 min | ₩1,400-₩1,650 (T-money card fare) | every 3–6 min (traffic dependent) | quick and affordable | |
20-25 min | ₩1,450-₩1,850 (all-stop service only) | every 6–12 min (traffic dependent) | connecting to KTX | |
30-60 min | ₩7,000-₩9,000 (varies by route) | every 10–20 min (traffic dependent) | direct to Gangnam area | |
25-50 min | ₩25,000-₩40,000 (metered fare) | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | late night arrivals |
Notes:
- Prices in KRW (₩9,500 ≈ $7 USD); table created in 2025 and subject to change.
- T-money transportation cards are accepted on AREX All-Stop trains, Seoul Metro, and buses with discounted fares.
- AREX Express Train requires a separate ticket and does not accept T-money cards.
- Taxi fares are metered; expressway tolls are charged separately. Traffic can significantly affect journey times.
- We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.
Updated: December 2025
Key info about flying to Seoul
Check-in for a flight from Des Moines to Seoul
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allegiant Air | AAY | G4 | No |
| Korean Air | KAL | KE | Yes |
| All Nippon Airways | ANA | NH | Yes |
| Asiana Airlines | AAR | OZ | Yes |
| United Airlines | UAL | UA | No |
Online check-in is not available for these airlines.
Weather in Seoul
Average Weather
| Month | Average monthly max temperature | Average monthly min temperature |
| January | 1°C | -5°C |
| February | 4°C | -2°C |
| March | 10°C | 2°C |
| April | 17°C | 7°C |
| May | 22°C | 12°C |
| June | 27°C | 18°C |
| July | 29°C | 22°C |
| August | 29°C | 22°C |
| September | 26°C | 17°C |
| October | 19°C | 11°C |
| November | 11°C | 4°C |
| December | 2°C | -3°C |
14 day forecast
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