Travelling from Mexico City to Seoul: what you need to know
There are a couple of main airports to choose from in Mexico City. Check out your options departing from Mexico City Juarez International Airport (MEX) or Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU) when booking your flight from Mexico City to Seoul.
Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Gimpo International Airport (GMP) are Seoul's chief entry points.
The timezone in Seoul is UTC+9, which is 15 hours ahead of Mexico City.
To ensure you make it on your Mexico City to Seoul flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as June, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Seoul
To pick up cheap Mexico City to Seoul flights, book as early as possible. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights first go on sale.
Finding cheap plane tickets from Mexico City to Seoul is easy if you're flexible with your trip dates. Try using the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest prices across the month and land a great deal.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from Mexico City to Seoul by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Lock in a cheap Mexico City to Seoul flight with the help of our filters. Choose your ideal times, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
Flying from Mexico City
Mexico City Juarez International Airport (MEX)
We make it a breeze to find a Mexico City to Seoul flight with a stopover. To see all your options departing from Mexico City Juarez International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers include:
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Located around 6 kilometres from the centre of Mexico City, MEX can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Have an early flight from Mexico City to Seoul? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to Mexico City Juarez International Airport:
Mexico City Juarez International Airport scores high marks for on-time performance. 84% of flights that take off from MEX land on time.
Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU)
NLU is about 40 kilometres from central Mexico City. It'll take 55 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 2 hours.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your flight from Mexico City to Seoul? Relax in a hotel near Felipe Angeles International Airport before your holiday officially starts. Check out these accommodation options:
76% of flights out of Felipe Angeles International Airport meet their expected arrival time.
Arriving in Seoul
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
The distance from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to central Seoul is approximately 48 kilometres. It takes about 1 hour 5 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 50 minutes.
Consider staying in a hotel close to ICN if you're coming in on a late flight from Mexico City to Seoul. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Incheon International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from WECAR, Hi Rent A Car or Alamo and explore beyond Seoul's main sights.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Incheon International Airport around four weeks ahead of your departure.
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
Central Seoul is located around 18 kilometres from Gimpo International Airport (GMP). After your flight from Mexico City to Seoul has landed and you've made your way to arrivals, expect a drive of about 30 minutes.
Travelling by public transport will take approximately 35 minutes.
After your flight from Mexico City to Seoul, tuck yourself in at a hotel near GMP. These are some great options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:
Forget about public transport timetables or waiting in a long taxi line. Pick up a Gimpo International Airport rental car and let your trip unfold on your terms. Check out the rates and availability from GOGO Rent a Car, Gogo Rental Car Seoul and Hi Rent A Car.
Avoid last-minute price surges. Booking your ride one week ahead of your arrival at GMP will help you save.
Best time to go to Seoul
August is the most popular month for flights from Mexico City to Seoul. To escape the crowds, head to Seoul in March.
Lock in a Mexico City to Seoul ticket departing in August if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Seoul to range from 19ºC to 32ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -12ºC and 4ºC. Look for cheap flights from Mexico City to Seoul around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Seoul
Start your Seoul trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Mexico City to Seoul, explore our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon Hanok Village and N Seoul Tower are major attractions which should feature on every Seoul itinerary.
Explore more of South Korea
Busan is just one of the many places in South Korea waiting to be explored once you've seen Seoul. Around 338 kilometres to the southeast, check out popular attractions including Gamcheon Culture Village, Haeundae Beach and Oryukdo Skywalk.
Incheon is another well-known destination in South Korea and is around 27 kilometres southwest of Seoul. No trip is complete without experiencing Songdo Central Park, Songdo Hanok Village and Wolmi Theme Park.