Flying from Toronto to Gimpo International Airport (GMP): what you need to know
Organizing your flight from Toronto to Gimpo International Airport (GMP) begins with finding the best airport to kick off your trip. Pearson International Airport (YYZ), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) and Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) are the main departure points in Toronto.
Seoul is 13 hours ahead of Toronto. Gimpo International Airport is located in Seoul, which operates on the UTC+9 timezone.
Your flight from Toronto to GMP won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Travelling over a peak time like August? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
The journey from central Toronto to YYZ takes approximately 49 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 27 kilometres in 26 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from Toronto to Gimpo International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near Pearson International Airport:
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
Break up your flight from Toronto to Gimpo International Airport with a stop at Kansai International Airport (KIX). One of the main stopovers between Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport and GMP, it's a great opportunity to recharge before the next leg of your journey.
YTZ is around 3 kilometres from central Toronto. It'll take 35 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 39 minutes.
You're going on vacation, so why not extend it with an additional night away? Think about kicking back in one of these hotels near Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport the day before your flight from Toronto to GMP:
About Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
Consider staying in a hotel close to GMP if you're taking a late flight from Toronto to Gimpo International Airport. Settle into one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Gimpo International Airport (GMP) to central Seoul
Gimpo International Airport is about 16 kilometres from central Seoul. How long it'll take to get there by cab or car rental depends on the time of day. Do a little research before you go.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 3 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
C$775 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Toronto to Gimpo International Airport. Return flights start from C$1,330. Fares are subject to availability and may change at any time.
To get your hands on flight tickets from Toronto to GMP, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first released.
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The best time to fly from Toronto to Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
July is the most popular month to catch a flight from Toronto to Gimpo International Airport while April is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to go to Seoul, consider your preferred travel pace and style.
The warmest month in Seoul is August, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your flights from Toronto to GMP in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap flights from Toronto to Gimpo International Airport in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -12ºC and 4ºC on average.
More about Seoul
After booking your flight from Toronto to Gimpo International Airport, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Seoul:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon Hanok Village and N Seoul Tower are major attractions which should be on every Seoul itinerary.
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