Travelling from Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Seoul: what you need to know
Expect to be travelling for 3 hours 20 minutes. That's the average time for a direct flight from Xi'an Xianyang International Airport to Seoul.
Xi'an Xianyang International Airport is located in Xi An. Following the UTC+9 timezone, Seoul is one hour ahead of Xi An.
The busiest route is from Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN). There are ten services every week between these two airports. Korean Air offers a 12:40 departure between XIY and ICN.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. That way, you can comfortably catch your XIY to Seoul flight.
Travelling during a popular month like February? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Direct Xi'an Xianyang International Airport to Seoul tickets are available for booking. Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) will be where your journey ends.
Check out the promotions from Korean Air. This airline has direct flights from Xi'an Xianyang International Airport to Seoul.
XIY is about 26 kilometres from central Xi An. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour.
Catching an early flight from Xi'an Xianyang International Airport to Seoul? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to XIY:
Xi'an Xianyang International Airport has an excellent on-time record, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from XIY touch down on schedule 82% of the time.
You'll find XIY at Airport Ave.
How to find the cheapest flights from Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Seoul
R 1,998 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Xi'an Xianyang International Airport to Seoul flight. A return plane ticket starts at R 3,737. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
Book one month before you want to travel. Research on pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from XIY to Seoul.
The best month for finding cheap Xi'an Xianyang International Airport to Seoul tickets is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare all available prices, then select the dates that offer the biggest savings.
Finding a cheap flight from XIY to Seoul is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic notifications and we'll let you know when a cheaper option becomes available.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from Xi'an Xianyang International Airport to Seoul by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest.'
Airports in Seoul
Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN)
The distance from Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) to central Seoul is roughly 48 kilometres. It takes about 1 hour 5 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Xi'an Xianyang International Airport to Seoul, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near ICN:
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Seoul Incheon International Airport about four weeks ahead of your flight from XIY to Seoul.
Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP) is around 16 kilometres from the centre of Seoul. Once you've disembarked your flight from Xi'an Xianyang International Airport to Seoul, it'll take you around 30 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or taxi.
If you choose to travel on public transport, the journey will take you 35 minutes or so.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel close to GMP. Here are a few options where you can kick back after your XIY to Seoul flight:
Get what you want, not just what's left over. Reserving your ride from GMP one week ahead of time often means better prices and a wider range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Seoul
January is the busiest month for flights from Xi'an Xianyang International Airport to Seoul. To avoid the crowds, head to Seoul in December.
Lock in a Xi'an Xianyang International Airport to Seoul plane ticket with a departure in August if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 19ºC (66ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from XIY to Seoul in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF) on average.
More about Seoul
Once you've booked your flight from Xi'an Xianyang International Airport to Seoul, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Seoul:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Bukchon Hanok Village, Gyeongbokgung Palace and N Seoul Tower are major attractions which should be on any well-planned Seoul itinerary.
Explore more of South Korea
Seoul is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of South Korea just waiting to be explored. Around 322 kilometres southeast of Seoul, a visit to Busan will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like Gamcheon Culture Village, Haeundae Beach and Beautiful View Busan - Diamond Bridge.
Daegu is another favourite destination in South Korea and is around 241 kilometres southeast of Seoul. No journey is complete without visiting Alive Aquarium Daegu, Nature Park and Seonsa Historical Park.
