Travelling from Seoul to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD): What you need to know
Get your holiday planning started by working out where you'll catch your flight from Seoul to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Gimpo International Airport (GMP) are the main airports in Seoul.
Take off on a direct Seoul to Washington Dulles International Airport flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 13 hours 40 minutes.
Washington DC is 13 hours behind Seoul. Washington Dulles International Airport is located in Washington DC, which is in the UTC-4 timezone.
Take your pick of 7 direct flights a week between Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). This is the busiest route, with Korean Air offering a 10:15am departure from ICN to IAD.
To ensure you catch your flight from Seoul to IAD, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During high season, expect longer queues and be there earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Seoul
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Incheon International Airport (ICN) will have you travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Seoul to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) operate out of this terminal.
Book your direct flight from Seoul to Washington Dulles International Airport with Korean Air. This top airline operates departures from ICN.
The preferred airline for passengers flying between ICN and IAD is Korean Air.
The carrier with the best on-time arrival rate on this route is Korean Air.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your journey and maybe even explore another city. When searching for cheap flights from Seoul to IAD departing from Incheon International Airport (ICN), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can stop along the way. Top options include:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
The distance from central Seoul to ICN is around 48 kilometres. Use travel apps like Google Maps for the best way to get there, whether in your own car or with public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel near Incheon International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Seoul to Washington Dulles International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
54.5% of flights that leave from Incheon International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
Add a stopover to your journey at Haneda Airport (HND). It's a key transfer point for flights from Seoul to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) departing Gimpo International Airport.
From central Seoul, GMP is about 16 kilometres away. When working out your route, find out whether public transport is an option or if it's more convenient to drive.
Flying out early in the morning? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Gimpo International Airport the day before your Seoul to IAD flight:
When it comes to keeping flights on track, Gimpo International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 75.94%.
About Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
If you have a late flight from Seoul to Washington Dulles International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near IAD:
Pick up a Washington Dulles International Airport rental car and explore Washington DC and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Sixt are top outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle around one week before your Seoul to Washington Dulles International Airport flight.
You'll find IAD at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Getting from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to central Washington DC
Central Washington DC is about 40 kilometres from Washington Dulles International Airport. Journey times by car hire or cab will vary based on time of day and traffic conditions, so do some research ahead of time.
It takes around 1 hour 10 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seoul to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Seoul to Washington Dulles International Airport is R 6,565. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 13,208. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares may change.
Get your hands on cheap flights from Seoul to IAD by booking four months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
The best month for picking up cheap Seoul to Washington Dulles International Airport tickets is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then choose the dates offering the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Seoul to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Seoul to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). July is the busiest month to travel to Washington DC. If crowds aren't your thing, head there in February.
Before locking in your Seoul to IAD plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. July is the warmest month in Washington DC, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
January sees temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Seoul to Washington Dulles International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Washington DC
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Washington DC right here. Browse these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Seoul to Washington Dulles International Airport:
You'll find plenty of awesome things to do in Washington DC when you're in the mood to sightsee. Start exploring at Smithsonian followed by Lincoln Memorial and The White House.
Explore more of the United States
You've seen Washington DC, now it's time to explore other corners of the United States. Journey around 225 kilometres north-east to Philadelphia to tick off its popular sights. From Independence Hall to Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you want to check out another great destination in the United States, consider Virginia Beach, roughly 274 kilometres south-east of Washington DC. Virginia Beach Oceanfront, Virginia Beach Boardwalk and Resort Beach are among the biggest draws.