Travelling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Seoul: what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Seoul is 14 hours 35 minutes.
The timezone in Seoul is UTC+9. The city is nine hours ahead of London, where London Heathrow Airport is located.
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) is the most traveled route. When searching for your flight, you can choose from 19 services each week between LHR and ICN.
Give yourself plenty of time to get on your LHR to Seoul flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
You can book a direct London Heathrow Airport to Seoul ticket. Begin your journey at LHR and end it at Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN).
There's a good selection of airlines offering direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Seoul, including:
We make it easy to book plane tickets from LHR to Seoul with a stopover. To see all your options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Major stopovers include:
Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
LHR is about 26 kilometres from central London. If you're catching a taxi, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 25 minutes.
Have an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Seoul? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near LHR:
When it comes to the on-time performance of London Heathrow Airport, data shows 78% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Seoul
R 7,053 is currently the lowest price for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Seoul flight. Return plane tickets start at R 10,275. These prices can change depending on demand.
Score cheap flights from LHR to Seoul by booking 11 months ahead. According to our research, that's the best time for bagging a bargain.
The best month for finding cheap London Heathrow Airport to Seoul tickets is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare all available prices, then choose the dates that offer the lowest fares.
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Airports in Seoul
Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN)
The distance from Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) to central Seoul is roughly 48 kilometres. It'll take you about 1 hour 5 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Consider booking a hotel near ICN if you're coming in on a late flight from London Heathrow Airport to Seoul. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Booking your vehicle from Seoul Incheon International Airport about four weeks in advance of your flight from LHR to Seoul can help you get the best possible rate.
Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
After your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Seoul has hit the runway, you can get to the city centre in around 30 minutes by car. Central Seoul is roughly 16 kilometres from Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP).
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take around 35 minutes.
Following your LHR to Seoul flight, tuck yourself in at a hotel near GMP. These are some comfortable options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:
Avoid paying more than you need to. Reserving your ride one week before your arrival at GMP will save you money.
Best time to go to Seoul
January is the most popular month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Seoul. To avoid the crowds, visit Seoul in December.
Before booking a London Heathrow Airport to Seoul plane ticket, think about the kind of weather you prefer. 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). Search for a cheap ticket from LHR to Seoul around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Seoul
Start your Seoul trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Seoul, browse our selection of hotels including:
All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. Bukchon Hanok Village, Gyeongbokgung Palace and N Seoul Tower are attractions you won't want to skip in Seoul.
Explore more of South Korea
Seoul is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of South Korea just waiting to be discovered. Around 322 kilometres southeast of Seoul, a visit to Busan will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like Gamcheon Culture Village, Haeundae Beach and Beautiful View Busan - Diamond Bridge.
Around 241 kilometres southeast of Seoul, Daegu is another essential stop in South Korea. Start your sightseeing at Alive Aquarium Daegu, Nature Park and Seonsa Historical Park.