Travelling from Glasgow to Seoul: what you need to know
Glasgow is home to a couple of airports where you can kick off your trip. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Glasgow to Seoul flying out of Glasgow International Airport (GLA) or Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK).
Hop off your plane in Seoul at Incheon International Airport (ICN) or Gimpo International Airport (GMP).
Seoul is nine hours ahead of Glasgow and observes the UTC+9 timezone.
To ensure you board your Glasgow to Seoul flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months such as June, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Glasgow to Seoul
Booking in advance is often the key to securing a cheap Glasgow to Seoul flight. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
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Flying from Glasgow
Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
Consider adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper Glasgow to Seoul flight. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Glasgow International Airport. Break up the journey at one of these airports:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
The journey from central Glasgow to GLA takes about 35 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 11 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Have an early flight from Glasgow to Seoul? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to Glasgow International Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Glasgow International Airport, data shows 70.07% of flights complete their journey on time.
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
PIK is about 48 kilometres from central Glasgow. It'll take 40 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your flight from Glasgow to Seoul, kick back in one of these hotels near Glasgow Prestwick Airport:
Glasgow Prestwick Airport has an on-time performance of 76.7%. This figure sheds light on how often flights that take off from this airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Arriving in Seoul
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
The centre of Seoul is roughly 48 kilometres from Incheon International Airport (ICN). How long it takes to drive there will vary depending on traffic conditions, so do some research before you go.
Getting there by public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 45 minutes.
Consider booking a hotel close to ICN if you're coming in on a late flight from Glasgow to Seoul. Pick one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Grab an Incheon International Airport rental car and explore Seoul and beyond with your own wheels. WECAR, Hi Rent A Car and Alamo are popular providers you can book with here.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Incheon International Airport about four weeks in advance of your Glasgow to Seoul flight.
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
Gimpo International Airport (GMP) is roughly 16 kilometres from the centre of Seoul. Check out your options for travelling into town after your flight from Glasgow to Seoul has touched down.
The trip will take approximately 1 hour 5 minutes on public transport.
There are some comfortable places to call home for the night near GMP. Settle in and get cosy after your Glasgow to Seoul flight at one of these well-located options:
The quickest way to get to where you're going is with a Gimpo International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from GOGO Rent a Car, Gogo Rental Car Seoul or Hi Rent A Car and be off and running.
Call dibs on the best options. Booking your ride from GMP one week ahead of time often means more savings and a greater range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Seoul
July is the busiest month for flights from Glasgow to Seoul. To skip the crowds, head to Seoul in April.
Before locking in your Glasgow to Seoul tickets, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Seoul, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF). Look for cheap flights from Glasgow to Seoul around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Seoul
After booking your flight from Glasgow to Seoul, decide where you'll be dropping your bags. Make one of these options your base for exploring Seoul:
Gyeongbokgung Palace and Bukchon Hanok Village are just a couple of the major attractions to put on your Seoul must-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out N Seoul Tower.
Explore more of South Korea
You've done Seoul, now it's time to discover other corners of South Korea. Journey around 322 kilometres south-east to Busan to check off its top sights. From Haeundae Beach to Gamcheon Culture Village and Beomeosa Temple, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If there's time to check out another major stop in South Korea, consider Incheon, about 56 kilometres west of Seoul. Lawn Square of Incheon International Airport, Yeongjong Sky City No.23 Park and 스카이72 GC 바다코스 are among its highlights.