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How much do flights to Seoul cost?
Cheapest one-way trip | £299 |
|---|---|
Cheapest nonstop round-trip | £708 |
Cheapest round-trip | £531 |
Average round-trip | £577 |
Nonstop flights in May | £547 – £1,242 |
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.
How to get from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Seoul?
Transport Option | Typical Time | Typical Cost | Frequency | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
43 min | non-stop express service | every 30–40 min (traffic dependent) | fastest to Seoul Station | |
58-66 min | varies by destination station | every 6–12 min (traffic dependent) | budget travelers | |
60-90 min | varies by route and destination | every 15–30 min (traffic dependent) | direct to hotels | |
50-80 min | 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 | T-money card fare | every 3–6 min (traffic dependent) | quick and affordable | |
20-25 min | all-stop service only | every 6–12 min (traffic dependent) | connecting to KTX | |
30-60 min | varies by route | every 10–20 min (traffic dependent) | direct to Gangnam area | |
25-50 min | 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
Weekly direct flights
Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Istanbul to Seoul in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.
| Airline | Mon 18.05 | Tue 19.05 | Wed 20.05 | Thu 21.05 | Fri 22.05 | Sat 23.05 | Sun 24.05 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| --- | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | |
| --- | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | |
| 1 | --- | --- | --- | --- | 1 | 1 | |
| Weekly flights: 27 total | Daily flights: 3.86 average | Most flights: Thursday 3 flights |
| Airline | Mon 25.05 | Tue 26.05 | Wed 27.05 | Thu 28.05 | Fri 29.05 | Sat 30.05 | Sun 31.05 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | |
| --- | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | |
| 1 | --- | 1 | --- | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Weekly flights: 36 total | Daily flights: 5.14 average | Most flights: Tuesday 3 flights |
| Airline | Mon 01.06 | Tue 02.06 | Wed 03.06 | Thu 04.06 | Fri 05.06 | Sat 06.06 | Sun 07.06 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | |
| 1 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | |
| 1 | --- | 1 | --- | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Weekly flights: 36 total | Daily flights: 5.14 average | Most flights: Tuesday 3 flights |
| Airline | Mon 08.06 | Tue 09.06 | Wed 10.06 | Thu 11.06 | Fri 12.06 | Sat 13.06 | Sun 14.06 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | |
| 1 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | |
| 1 | --- | 1 | --- | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Weekly flights: 36 total | Daily flights: 5.14 average | Most flights: Tuesday 3 flights |
Check-in for a flight from Istanbul to Seoul
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish Airlines | THY | TK | No |
| China Eastern Airlines | CES | MU | Yes |
| Pegasus | PGT | PC | No |
| Asiana Airlines | AAR | OZ | Yes |
| Korean Air | KAL | KE | Yes |
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 | 11°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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