Flying from Seoul to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD): What you need to know
Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) is Seoul's main airport. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Seoul to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) leaving from here.
10 hours 20 minutes is the average travel time for a direct Seoul to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport flight.
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport is located in Sydney. The city follows the UTC+11 timezone and is two hours ahead of Seoul.
Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) is the most popular route. There are 24 direct weekly flights to pick from. If you have things to do before leaving, hop on the last flight with T'Way Air at 10:10pm. Go for the first ICN to SYD departure with Korean Air at 6:45pm if you want to get going earlier.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your flight from Seoul to SYD. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like January, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Airports in Seoul
Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Get to your destination in one go from Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN). Direct flights from Seoul to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) can be booked from here.
At ICN, you'll find a variety of airlines operating direct flights from Seoul to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, including:
Most passengers prefer to book seats with Korean Air between ICN and SYD.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival rate on this route is Jetstar.
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Seoul to SYD. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN). Pause your trip (and maybe pocket some savings) with a stop at one of these popular airports:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Located around 48 kms (30 miles) from central Seoul, ICN can be reached in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
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When it comes to the on-time performance of Seoul Incheon International Airport, 74% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
Split up your flight from Seoul to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or cross a new place off your list. Some top stopovers between Seoul Gimpo International Airport and SYD are:
Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
You can get to GMP from central Seoul in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 35 minutes to cover the 16 kms (10 miles) or so.
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Seoul Gimpo International Airport is known for its commitment to punctuality. 80% of flights out of here land when expected.
About Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD)
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Getting from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) to central Sydney
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport is about 8 kms (5 miles) from central Sydney. The time it takes to get there in a car hire or taxi will depend on the time of day. Do some research before your trip.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 15 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seoul to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD)
£117 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Seoul to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport. A return flight starts at £272. These fares can change depending on demand.
Book one month before you want to fly. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Seoul to SYD.
Organise your trip for June. That's the best month for landing cheap Seoul to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport tickets. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
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The best time to fly from Seoul to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Seoul to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD). July is the busiest month to visit Sydney. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, head there in December.
The warmest month in Sydney is January, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC and 32ºC. Book your Seoul to SYD plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Seoul to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport in July when temperatures are between 5ºC and 19ºC.
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Explore more of Australia
Sydney will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other corners of Australia you'll want to see. About 241 kms (150 miles) southwest of Sydney, a visit to Canberra will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like National Gallery of Australia, National Portrait Gallery and Museum of Australian Democracy.
If you're ready to explore another great destination in Australia, head for Newcastle, roughly 129 kms (80 miles) northeast of Sydney. Merewether Beach, Nobbys Beach and Newcastle Beach are among its highlights.