Travelling from Melbourne to Seoul: what you need to know
Melbourne's main base, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), is where countless awesome vacations begin. Explore the departure options from here when planning your flight from Melbourne to Seoul.
Hop off your plane in Seoul at Incheon International Airport (ICN) or Gimpo International Airport (GMP).
Around 11 hours 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct Melbourne to Seoul flight.
The timezone in Seoul is UTC+9, which is two hours behind Melbourne.
Allow plenty of time to catch your Melbourne to Seoul flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as December. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Seoul
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap Melbourne to Seoul flights if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird deals.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in every month when searching for your plane ticket from Melbourne to Seoul.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from Melbourne to Seoul.
Tailor your travel plans using filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' Melbourne to Seoul flights.
Flying from Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
You can book a direct flight from Melbourne to Seoul departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL). Start your trip at MEL and touch down at Incheon International Airport (ICN).
Asiana Airlines is a well-known airline that offers direct Melbourne to Seoul plane tickets from MEL.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your journey — and possibly even tour another city. When browsing Melbourne to Seoul flights departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Popular options include:
Beijing Capital Airport (PEK)
Hong Kong Intl Airport (HKG)
Sydney Airport (SYD)
MEL is around 19 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 35 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Melbourne to Seoul? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
Of all flights leaving Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 63% arrive on time at their destination.
Arriving in Seoul
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Incheon International Airport (ICN) to central Seoul takes about 1 hour 5 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 48 kilometres away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 50 minutes.
Consider booking a hotel close to ICN if you have a late flight from Melbourne to Seoul. Pick one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up a Incheon International Airport rental car and explore Seoul and beyond with your own wheels. WECAR, Hi Rent A Car and Alamo are top providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Incheon International Airport around four weeks before your trip.
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
As soon as your flight from Melbourne to Seoul has touched down, you can get to the city centre in around 30 minutes by car. Central Seoul is roughly 18 kilometres from Gimpo International Airport (GMP).
You can expect the journey to take approximately 35 minutes on public transport.
After your flight from Melbourne to Seoul, rest your head at a hotel close to GMP. These are some great options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
GOGO Rent a Car, Gogo Rental Car Seoul and Hi Rent A Car make picking up a Gimpo International Airport rental car quick and easy. These suppliers are located in or around the terminal and will get you on your way in no time.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from GMP one week in advance. You'll also have access to a wider range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Seoul
August is the most popular month for flights from Melbourne to Seoul. To travel when it's less crowded, head to Seoul in March.
The warmest month in Seoul is August, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your Melbourne to Seoul ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Melbourne to Seoul in January when temperatures average between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF).
More about Seoul
Once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Seoul, take your pick from prime hotels that put you close to the action. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Seoul:
Gyeongbokgung Palace and Bukchon Hanok Village are just two of the popular attractions to put on your Seoul itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out N Seoul Tower.
Explore more of South Korea
You've seen Seoul, now it's time to discover other parts of South Korea. Journey around 338 kilometres southeast to Busan to tick off its top sights. From Gamcheon Culture Village to Haeundae Beach and Oryukdo Skywalk, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 27 kilometres southwest of Seoul, Incheon is another favourite stop in South Korea. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Songdo Central Park, Songdo Hanok Village and Wolmi Theme Park.
