Flying from Seoul to Paris: what you need to know
Get your vacation planning started by considering where you'll catch your flight from Seoul to Paris. Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Gimpo International Airport (GMP) are the main airports in Seoul.
Paris has a range of airports you can jet into. Hop off the plane at Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), Paris Orly Airport (ORY) or Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA).
A direct flight from Seoul to Paris takes an average of 14 hours 13 minutes. The timezone in Paris is UTC+1, making it 8 hours behind Seoul.
With 28 weekly flights between the two airports, Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) is the most popular route. Board the first flight from Seoul to Paris with Asiana Airlines at 07:00. If you prefer to get more out of your day before taking off, the latest flight from ICN to CDG is with Korean Air at 14:00.
To ensure you get on your flight from Seoul to Paris, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a popular month like July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
You can enter France for tourism purposes without a visa if you have a passport from South Korea. But before booking your cheap flight from Seoul to Paris, double-check for the newest rules and regulations. Visa rules are subject to change, and you may require some travel documents if your trip is for business or other reasons.
Flying from Seoul
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
You can book a direct flight from Seoul to Paris taking off from Incheon International Airport (ICN). Start your trip at ICN and land at Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG).
At ICN, you'll find a variety of airlines operating direct flights from Seoul to Paris, including:
Think about adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from Seoul to Paris. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Incheon International Airport. Take a pause at one of these airports:
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Have an early flight from Seoul to Paris? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near Incheon International Airport:
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
Split up your flight from Seoul to Paris with a stop so you can recharge or tick a new place off your list. Popular stopovers between Incheon International Airport and Paris are:
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your flight from Seoul to Paris? Check in to a hotel near Gimpo International Airport before your adventure officially begins. Stay at one of these accommodation options:
Arriving in Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to the centre of Paris is around 44 minutes by car. It's approximately 27 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 1 hour and 15 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
Consider staying in a hotel close to CDG if you're catching a late flight from Seoul to Paris. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Central Paris is approximately 19 kilometres from Paris Orly Airport (ORY). After your flight from Seoul to Paris has landed and you've navigated your way to arrivals, expect a drive of about 34 minutes.
Travelling by public transport will take approximately 57 minutes.
There are some cozy hotels where you can rest ahead of your adventure near ORY. Unwind after your flight from Seoul to Paris at one of these perfectly located options:
How to find the cheapest flights from Seoul to Paris
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Seoul to Paris is C$342. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$725. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares can change.
To snag cheap flights from Seoul to Paris, reserve your trip 9 months before your departure date.
May is the cheapest month for tickets from Seoul to Paris. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
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Best time to go to Paris
June is the most popular month for flights from Seoul to Paris. To travel when it's less crowded, head to Paris in February.
Before locking in your flight from Seoul to Paris, consider the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Paris, with the temperature ranging from 13ºC to 29ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, lock in a cheap ticket from Seoul to Paris in January when temperatures average between -2ºC and 9ºC.
More about Paris
After booking your flight from Seoul to Paris, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Paris:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris are leading attractions which should feature on any good Paris itinerary.
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