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2 stops
Wed, Jul 29
Edinburgh EDISeoul ICN
£409
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2 stops
Tue, Jul 28
Edinburgh EDISeoul ICN
£502
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2 stops
Tue, Jul 28
Edinburgh EDISeoul ICN
£502
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2 stops
Wed, Jul 29
Edinburgh EDISeoul ICN
£504
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2 stops
Mon, Jul 27
Edinburgh EDISeoul ICN
£520
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1 stop
Wed, Jul 29
Edinburgh EDISeoul ICN
£535
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Wed, Jul 29 – Tue, Aug 4
Edinburgh EDISeoul ICN
£875
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Fri, Jul 31 – Thu, Aug 6
Edinburgh EDISeoul ICN
£890
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1 stop
Sun, Jul 26 – Thu, Jul 30
Edinburgh EDISeoul ICN
£927
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1 stop
Sun, Jul 26 – Thu, Jul 30
Edinburgh EDISeoul GMP
£935
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Fri, Jul 31 – Thu, Aug 6
Edinburgh EDISeoul ICN
£939
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Sun, Jul 26 – Thu, Jul 30
Edinburgh EDISeoul ICN
£956
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How much do flights to Seoul cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£409

Cheapest round-trip

£875

Average round-trip

£939

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Hainan Airlines

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.

Seoul is served by two airports offering various airport transfers to city center destinations. Incheon International Airport (ICN) lies 52 km west of central Seoul and handles most international flights. Gimpo International Airport (GMP) is located 18 km west of the city center and primarily serves domestic routes along with some regional international flights. Transport options include express trains, metro lines, airport limousine buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Journey times and costs vary depending on the airport, time of day, and traffic conditions.

How to get from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Seoul?

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

How to get from Gimpo International Airport (GMP) to Seoul?

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

Depart from
Edinburgh Airport
Arrive to
Incheon International
Average flights per week
261
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Changdeokgung Palace Complex, South Korea - N Seoul Tower - Songdo

Check-in for a flight from Edinburgh to Seoul

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Hainan AirlinesCHHHUYes
RyanairRYRFRNo
Tway AirlinesTWBTWYes
easyJetEZYU2Yes
Air ChinaCCACAYes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Seoul

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January1°C-5°C
February4°C-2°C
March11°C2°C
April17°C7°C
May22°C12°C
June27°C18°C
July29°C22°C
August29°C22°C
September26°C17°C
October19°C11°C
November11°C4°C
December2°C-3°C
Hottest Month
29°C
August
Coldest month
-5°C
January
Sunny days
292
days per year
Snow days
8
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
11 Jul
17%
33°C24°C
18 Jul
86%
28°C23°C
Sunday
12 Jul
36%
36°C25°C
19 Jul
77%
33°C23°C
Monday
13 Jul
17%
36°C27°C
20 Jul
36%
34°C25°C
Tuesday
14 Jul
57%
33°C27°C
21 Jul
35°C26°C
Wednesday
15 Jul
89%
29°C24°C
22 Jul
34°C26°C
Thursday
16 Jul
64%
32°C24°C
23 Jul
36°C26°C
Friday
17 Jul
35°C24°C
24 Jul
34°C26°C
Book your trip to arrive at Incheon International, or Gimpo International. The most popular airlines for this route are Hainan Airlines, Ryanair, Tway Airlines, easyJet, and Air China. Edinburgh and Seoul have 261 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Seoul, consider visiting Changdeokgung Palace Complex, South Korea, N Seoul Tower, and Songdo.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Edinburgh?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Edinburgh and London, Belfast, Dublin, Istanbul, Marrakesh, Agadir, Düsseldorf, Tirana, Athens, Barcelona, Cologne, İzmir, Bournemouth, Paris, Helsinki, Copenhagen, Jeddah, Amsterdam, Madrid, Stockholm.
What are the most popular routes to and from Seoul?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Seoul and London, Tokyo, Osaka, Bangkok, Manila, Hong Kong, Singapore, Taipei, Los Angeles, Manchester, Jeju City, Shanghai, San Francisco, Okinawa Island, Fukuoka, Busan, Sapporo, Sydney, Bali, Cebu.
What airports are near Edinburgh?
The main airport in Edinburgh is Edinburgh Airport. It is also served by Edinburgh Airport, Glasgow, Newcastle, Aberdeen, Glasgow Prestwick, Inverness, Dundee, Durham Tees Valley.
What airports are near Seoul?
The main airport in Seoul is Incheon International. It is also served by Daegu International, Cheongju International, Gunsan, Yangyang International, Wonju, Pyongyang International.
Which airlines fly between Edinburgh and Seoul?
Currently, you can fly between Edinburgh and Seoul with Hainan Airlines, Ryanair, Tway Airlines, easyJet, Air China.
When’s the best time to travel between Edinburgh and Seoul?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Edinburgh and Seoul, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Edinburgh and Seoul?
Traveling between Edinburgh and Seoul, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Edinburgh?
There are a number of airports in and around Edinburgh. The main one is Edinburgh Airport and other nearby airports include Edinburgh Airport, Glasgow, Newcastle, Aberdeen, Glasgow Prestwick, Inverness, Dundee, Durham Tees Valley
How many airports are there near Seoul?
There are a number of airports in and around Seoul. The main one is Incheon International and other nearby airports include Daegu International, Cheongju International, Gunsan, Yangyang International, Wonju, Pyongyang International.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Edinburgh and Seoul depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Edinburgh and Seoul arrive?
What time do flights between Edinburgh and Seoul depart?
What time do flights between Edinburgh and Seoul arrive?

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