Flying from Seoul to Melbourne: what you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can take off from in Seoul. Check out your options departing from Incheon International Airport (ICN) or Gimpo International Airport (GMP) when organizing your flight from Seoul to Melbourne.
Come in for landing at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), the chief entry point to Melbourne.
A direct flight from Seoul to Melbourne takes on average 10 hours 30 minutes. The timezone in Melbourne is UTC+11, meaning it's 2 hours ahead of Seoul.
To ensure you catch your flight from Seoul to Melbourne, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Flying during a popular month like July? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
To visit Australia for tourism purposes, you will require an ETA if you have a passport from South Korea. However, visa rules can change and you may need other documents depending on the purpose and length of your visit. Always check the latest guidelines before reserving your cheap flight from Seoul to Melbourne.
Flying from Seoul
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Set off from Incheon International Airport (ICN) on a nonstop flight from Seoul to Melbourne. From ICN, you can land directly at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL).
When leaving from ICN, you can take a direct flight from Seoul to Melbourne with Asiana Airlines.
We make it a breeze to find a flight from Seoul to Melbourne with a stopover. To see your options departing from Incheon International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers include:
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS)
Want a stress-free start to your trip? Stay near Incheon International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Seoul to Melbourne or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
Visit friends or family or just take a moment to stretch your legs with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Seoul to Melbourne, here's where you can stop when setting off from Incheon International Airport:
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS)
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your flight from Seoul to Melbourne? Relax in a hotel near Gimpo International Airport before your trip officially begins. These stays are calling your name:
Arriving in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne takes about 28 minutes by car. It's approximately 24 kilometres away.
It takes around 42 minutes to get there by public transport.
Consider staying in a hotel close to MEL if you're catching a late flight from Seoul to Melbourne. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Avalon Airport (AVV)
Central Melbourne is approximately 56 kilometres from Avalon Airport (AVV). As soon as your flight from Seoul to Melbourne has landed and you've navigated your way to arrivals, the drive should be around 51 minutes.
You can also travel by public transport, which typically takes 2 hours and 4 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seoul to Melbourne
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Seoul to Melbourne is C$168. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$469. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.
Book 9 months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap flights from Seoul to Melbourne.
Organize your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Seoul to Melbourne. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Seoul to Melbourne.
Best time to go to Melbourne
July is the busiest month for flights from Seoul to Melbourne. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Melbourne in April.
The warmest month in Melbourne is January, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC and 29ºC. Lock in your flights from Seoul to Melbourne in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
July has average temperatures of between 4ºC and 13ºC. Search for cheap flights from Seoul to Melbourne sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Melbourne
Once you've booked your flight from Seoul to Melbourne, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Melbourne:
Every great vacation has to include some sightseeing. Federation Square, National Gallery of Victoria and Eureka Skydeck 88 are must-visits when exploring Melbourne.
Complete your Melbourne trip with a car rental
We use the same magic that helped you find your cheap flight from Seoul to Melbourne to track down amazing deals on car rentals. Search for your ride in seconds and easily compare your options. Plus we give you all the info you need to drive in Melbourne, from the most popular car type to the average daily price.
