Flying from Seoul to London Gatwick Airport (LGW): What you need to know
Set your travel plans in motion by considering where you'll take off for your flight from Seoul to London Gatwick Airport (LGW). Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Gimpo International Airport (GMP) are Seoul's main airports.
London Gatwick Airport is located in London. The city operates on the UTC+0 timezone and is nine hours behind Seoul.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your flight from Seoul to LGW.
High season means busier airports, so show up even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stick to your schedule.
Airports in Seoul
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Seoul to LGW. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Incheon International Airport (ICN). Pause your trip (and maybe pocket some savings) with a stop at one of these popular airports:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
The distance from central Seoul to ICN is around 48 kilometres. Check out travel apps like Google Maps for the best route, whether in your own car or with public transport.
Searching for a comfortable hotel near Incheon International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Seoul to London Gatwick Airport, these accommodation options will put you just around the corner from the terminal:
54.5% of flights departing from Incheon International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
Think about building a stopover into your journey at Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK). It's a popular transfer point for flights from Seoul to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) departing Gimpo International Airport.
GMP is about 16 kilometres from central Seoul. Plan ahead to work out the fastest way to get to the terminal.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your Seoul to LGW flight? Relax in a hotel near Gimpo International Airport before your holiday officially begins. These stays are expecting you:
75.94% of flights departing Gimpo International Airport meet their expected arrival time.
About London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Seoul to London Gatwick Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near LGW:
Pick up a London Gatwick Airport rental car and explore London and beyond with your own set of wheels. Green Motion, U-Save and Drivalia are top providers to choose from here.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride around three weeks ahead of your Seoul to London Gatwick Airport flight.
Getting from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to central London
London Gatwick Airport is about 40 kilometres from central London. How long it'll take to get to the centre in a car hire or cab depends on the time of day. Do some research before you go.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seoul to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Currently, R 3,519 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Seoul to London Gatwick Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 7,791. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Seoul to LGW. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
If you have some flexibility with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price in every month when searching for your Seoul to London Gatwick Airport ticket.
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Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Seoul to London Gatwick Airport.
The best time to fly from Seoul to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Picture the kind of break you want when deciding when to fly. February is the quietest month to go to London. August is when most people book flights from Seoul to London Gatwick Airport (LGW), which may be perfect if you're chasing more action.
Lock in a Seoul to LGW plane ticket departing in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in London to range from 11ºC (52ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Seoul to London Gatwick Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF).
More about London
After booking your flight from Seoul to London Gatwick Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring London:
All great journeys should include some sightseeing. The British Museum, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben are must-do's during your London adventure.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
London is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of the United Kingdom waiting to be explored. About 193 kilometres north-west of London, a visit to Birmingham will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like The Windsor Castle, Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery and Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre.
Bristol is another essential stop in the United Kingdom and is around 177 kilometres west of London. No trip is complete without visiting Banksey, Banksy's You Don't Need Planning Permission to Build Castles in the Sky and Clifton Suspension Bridge.
