Travelling from Seoul to Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH): what you need to know
There are two main airports you can take off from in Seoul. Explore your options departing from Incheon International Airport (ICN) or Gimpo International Airport (GMP) when reserving your flight from Seoul to Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH).
Hop on a direct flight from Seoul to Wuhan Tianhe International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 1 minute.
Wuhan is 1 hour behind Seoul. Wuhan Tianhe International Airport is located in Wuhan, which operates on the UTC+8 timezone.
Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH) is the most popular route. There are 10 direct flights a week to pick from. If you prefer a later start to the day, hop on the last flight with China Southern at 13:15. Opt for the first ICN to WUH departure with Korean Air at 08:40 if you want to get going earlier.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport on time to board your flight from Seoul to WUH.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
Planning to leave from Gimpo International Airport (GMP)? You can book a direct flight from Seoul to Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH) departing from this hub.
Korean Air has direct flights from Seoul to WUH departing from GMP. Book your preferred aisle (or window) seat and arrive at your destination in a single hop.
The distance from Seoul's city centre to GMP is roughly 16 kilometres. Take into account the available transport options and potential delays when working out the best route to the airport.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your flight from Seoul to WUH? Unwind in a hotel near Gimpo International Airport before your break officially begins. Here's where you can stay:
About Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Seoul to Wuhan Tianhe International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near WUH instead:
Getting from Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH) to central Wuhan
Wuhan Tianhe International Airport is approximately 40 kilometres from the centre of Wuhan. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 47 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seoul to Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH)
Lock in a one-way ticket from Seoul to Wuhan Tianhe International Airport from R 1,461 or travel return from just R 3,001. Fares listed are subject to change and may differ when you make your booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from Seoul to WUH, reserve your journey 8 months before your departure.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Seoul to Wuhan Tianhe International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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The best time to fly from Seoul to Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH)
July is the most popular month for flights from Seoul to Wuhan Tianhe International Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Wuhan in April when it's quieter.
Think about the kind of weather that'll work with your plans for Wuhan. August is known as the warmest month. Book your flights from Seoul to WUH during then and you can expect temperatures of between 23ºC and 36ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -1ºC and 13ºC. Look for cheap flights from Seoul to Wuhan Tianhe International Airport sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Wuhan
After booking your flight from Seoul to Wuhan Tianhe International Airport, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Wuhan:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. Yellow Crane Tower, East Lake and Hubei Provincial Museum are leading attractions which should be on any good Wuhan itinerary.
Complete your Wuhan trip with a car rental
Select one of our car rentals in Wuhan and explore the city on your own terms. Easily compare prices from trusted providers in one place after booking your hotel and cheap flights from Seoul to Wuhan Tianhe International Airport.