Travelling from Seoul to Nagoya: what you need to know
Begin planning your holiday by considering where you'll board your flight from Seoul to Nagoya. Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Gimpo International Airport (GMP) are the main airports in Seoul.
Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO) is where you'll be arriving in Nagoya.
Around 1 hour 55 minutes is how long you'll be in transit on a direct Seoul to Nagoya flight.
Nagoya's timezone is UTC+9, which is the same as Seoul.
Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO) is the most popular route that connects these two cities. There are 56 flights a week to choose from. If you have things to do before leaving, the last flight from Seoul to Nagoya is with Korean Air at 19:05. Opt for the first ICN to NGO departure with Jin Air at 07:05 to make the most of your arrival in Nagoya.
For a stress-free start to your trip, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your Seoul to Nagoya flight.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seoul to Nagoya
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Flying from Seoul
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Depart from Incheon International Airport (ICN) on a nonstop flight from Seoul to Nagoya. From ICN, you can fly directly into Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO).
Choose from a variety of airlines that offer direct Seoul to Nagoya plane tickets out of ICN. Reserve your trip with one of these:
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a travel break — and possibly even explore a different city. When browsing Seoul to Nagoya flights leaving from Incheon International Airport, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Top options include:
Sendai Airport (SDJ)
Narita International Airport (NRT)
Kagoshima Airport (KOJ)
ICN is around 48 kilometres from central Seoul. To work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This useful traveller tool will show you the best route and your public transport options.
Booked an early flight from Seoul to Nagoya? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near Incheon International Airport:
Of the flights that depart from Incheon International Airport, 54.5% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
Prefer to jet off from Gimpo International Airport (GMP)? This hub offers nonstop flights from Seoul to Nagoya, seamlessly connecting you to Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO).
Peach Aviation offers direct Seoul to Nagoya plane tickets from GMP. Book your preferred seat and reach your destination without any detours.
Split up your Seoul to Nagoya flight with a stop so you can freshen up or tick a new place off your list. Some popular stopovers between Gimpo International Airport and Nagoya include:
Gimhae International Airport (PUS)
Haneda Airport (HND)
Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH)
GMP is around 16 kilometres from central Seoul. Plan ahead to find the easiest way to get to the terminal.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your flight from Seoul to Nagoya? Unwind in a hotel near Gimpo International Airport before your holiday officially starts. Check out these accommodation options:
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Gimpo International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 75.94%.
Arriving in Nagoya
Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO)
The distance from Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO) to central Nagoya is roughly 40 kilometres. It takes about 45 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Reserve a hotel near NGO if you're coming in on a late flight from Seoul to Nagoya. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Go where the road takes you with a Chubu Centrair International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Times, TravelCar or E-drive and chase adventure across Nagoya and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Chubu Centrair International Airport around four weeks ahead of your departure.
You'll find NGO at 1丁目 県道522号線, Tokoname.
Nagoya Airport (NKM)
Once your flight from Seoul to Nagoya has hit the runway, you can get to the city centre in around 20 minutes by car. Central Nagoya is approximately 8 kilometres from Nagoya Airport (NKM).
Forget about inconvenient public transport timetables or waiting forever for a cab. Grab a Nagoya Airport rental car and blaze your own trail. Compare availability and rates from Rakuten, Toyota Rent A Car and バジェットレンタカー.
Avoid filling out forms at the rental desk by completing your booking beforehand. Secure your ride from NKM ahead of time so you can just grab the keys and get going.
You can find Nagoya Airport at Hayashizaki 県道448号線, Toyoba, Toyoyama.
Best time to go to Nagoya
June is the busiest month for flights from Seoul to Nagoya. To avoid the crowds, go to Nagoya in February.
When booking your Seoul to Nagoya tickets, think about the kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Nagoya, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -2ºC (28ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Search for cheap flights from Seoul to Nagoya around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Nagoya
Start your Nagoya trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Seoul to Nagoya, explore our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. Nagoya Castle, Atsuta Shrine and Osu Kannon Temple are highlights which should be on any well-planned Nagoya itinerary.
Explore more of Japan
You've done Nagoya, now it's time to explore more of Japan. Travel about 241 kilometres east to Yokohama to check off its leading attractions. From Teishoin to Seya Christian Church and Banfukuji, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you want to check out another major stop in Japan, head for Osaka, roughly 137 kilometres south-west of Nagoya. Osaka Castle, Dotonbori and Universal Studios Japan are the start of reasons to visit.