Seoul Flight Tips

   Top Airlines That Fly To Seoul

Book cheap flights & plane tickets to Seoul.  Jetsetz is an airline ticket consolidator that specializes in cheap flights to Seoul, South Korea.  As a consolidator, Jetsetz compares top airlines & travel websites to find the cheapest flights to Seoul.  Some of the top airlines that fly to Seoul are: Korean Air, Air China, China Southern, Cathay Pacific, Japan Airlines, Asiana Airlines, China Eastern, All Nippon, United Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Air Canada to name a few.  Each of these airlines offer cheap non stop flights to Seoul as well as connecting flights to Seoul through various airports in the United States, Canada, Singapore and China.

      Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN)

The best way to find cheap flights to Seoul is to book your flights to the Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN).  The Seoul Incheon International Airport is the largest airport in South Korea and is the primary gateway into country.  The large amount of airlines that fly into the Seoul Incheon International Airport makes it the best airport to search for cheap flights to South Korea.  If you are searching for cheap flights to the Seoul Airport, please enter the airport code ICN into the arrival city search box.  For more information on the Seoul Incheon International Airport, please visit the Seoul Airport Information section below.

Seoul Cheap Flight Tip - If you are considering flying to Seoul with a connection in the United States, you might want to consider a flight to the Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP).  There are many Asian carriers with direct flights to the Seoul Gimpo Airport.  Depending on the connection time, this flight can be faster and cheaper way to fly to Seoul, than flying into the Seoul Incheon Airport (ICN).  In addition, consider what section of Seoul you are staying in, as the Seoul, Gimpo airport may be closer to your destination.

   Best Time To Fly To Seoul

The best time to fly to Seoul, South Korea is between the months of May – June, as the weather is pleasant, and the tourist season has not begun yet.  October - December is the low season and is the best time to find cheap flights to Seoul. November is the cheapest month to fly to Seoul. If you are planning to fly during these times, be sure to book your flight at least 60 days prior to your departure date to get the cheapest fare. Summer is the peak travel season, with the most expensive prices on flights to Seoul.

   Cheap Flights From Seoul

The Seoul Incheon International Airport offers both international flights to and from Seoul as well as domestic flights within South Korea.  If you plan to fly within South Korea, or other countries within South Korea, you will need to catch a flight out of the Seoul Incheon International Airport.  Most flights throughout South Korea are handled by Korean Air.  In order to catch a domestic flight within South Korea, you will need to move from the international terminal to the domestic terminal in the Seoul Airport.  Depending on where you are located in the terminal, you also may need to check your bag through customs, so be sure to give yourself at least 2 hours of "lay over time" to connect to your domestic flight within the Seoul Incheon International Airport.

  Seoul Airport Transportation

When you are ready to depart the Seoul International Aiport, you will need to work out your transporation to the city of Seoul, or whichever destination you are going to in South Korea.  The Seoul Incheon International Airport is located 51 km north-east of Seoul's city center.  The best way to travel from the Seoul Incheon Airport to the Seoul city center is to take the Seoul Airport AREX Line.  The AREX departs from the Seoul Incheon Airport to Seoul city center every 15 minutes, which makes it the most efficient way to travel from the Seoul Airport to the city of Seoul.  The journey takes about 1 hour.  In addition to the train, the Seoul Airport Shuttle Bus and taxis are also good options for travel from the Incheon airport to downtown Seoul.  Once you are in Seoul, the taxi's are the best way to get around the city.  If you are planning on traveling outside of Seoul, or if you want to visit other cities within South Korea, you will probably want to hire a rental car.  You can either rent a car at the Seoul Airport or take a taxi into the city center, and rent a car at one of the many rental car offices in Seoul.

  Top Things To Do In Seoul

Seoul is the largest most modern city of South Korea.  Once you arrive in Seoul, be sure to enjoy the amazing Korean BBQ located at one of the many restaurants throughout the city of Seoul.  Head out to the Gangnam district to discover Seoul’s new entertainment and cultural center. Gangnam “south of the river” is an area that attracts people of all ages.  Cafes, restaurants, clubs, music stores and movie theaters flank the wide tree-lined street near Gangnam Station.  A well-preserved neighborhood show casing the Korean culture is Insadong. Insadong is a traditional neighborhood in Seoul brimming with antique vendors and traditional tea houses.  Seoul is home to five palaces that are must see for travelers, especially if you are visiting in Autumn when the numerous trees begin to change colors.  The primary landmark in Seoul is the Han River, which runs east to west and bisects the metropolis.  At short distance away, you will discover the Cheonggyecheon, a stream that runs several kilometers through parts of the city.  This area is home to dozens of quaint cafes and street art installations.  The Hongdae District is the hot spot for nightlife, countless bars, pubs, clubs, shops and restaurants, many of which never shut down.