Flights to Seoul, South Korea

The best times to visit Seoul are spring and autumn: from March to May and from September to November. You will enjoy mild weather and affordable prices during these months.

Based on Kiwi.com statistics, the lowest prices for flights to Seoul are in March. You can find the best dates in March and other months using our price calendar.

Seoul Gimpo (GMP) Airport is the nearest airport to the city. It is located just 16 km from downtown Seoul and has excellent transport options.

Type of transport	Travel time	Cost
Train	22 minutes	$1
Bus	44 minutes	$5
Taxi	25 minutes	$11-15

Three days is a perfect amount of time to spend in Seoul. If you want to go hiking or see the surroundings, you can plan a trip to Seoul for four to seven days.

If you have an international flight to Seoul, you will most likely land at Incheon Airport. It serves 70 airlines from Europe, the USA, Asia, and Oceania. Gimpo Airport serves 17 airlines. Both airports have a convenient locations, but Gimpo is closer. Incheon Airport is 48 km from downtown Seoul.

We recommend booking tickets to Seoul at least five weeks in advance. You can also set price alerts on Kiwi.com to get the best price.

On average, travelers spend about $90 a day in Seoul. Meals cost about $25 a day; a hotel costs $90 per room. Thus, a week in Seoul for two will cost about $1,200.

Seoul is considered a reasonably safe city for tourists. Even at night, the streets are filled with people, so you will likely feel comfortable in the city center.