Travelling from Seoul to Stansted Airport (STN): What you need to know
Seoul is home to a couple of airports where you can start your adventure. Explore your options for booking a flight from Seoul to Stansted Airport (STN) departing from Incheon International Airport (ICN) or Gimpo International Airport (GMP).
Stansted Airport is located in London. The city operates on the UTC+0 timezone and is nine hours behind Seoul.
To ensure you catch your flight from Seoul to STN, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Planning to travel during a peak period like a bank holiday? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. To play it safe, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Seoul
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
We make it easy to find cheap flights from Seoul to STN that include a stopover. To explore the options leaving from Incheon International Airport (ICN), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Major stopovers between ICN and STN include:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
ICN is around 48 kilometres from central Seoul. To help work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This useful travel app will give you the quickest route and your public transport options.
Have an early flight from Seoul to Stansted Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some bonus sleep) by staying at one of these stays near Incheon International Airport:
Of the departures from Incheon International Airport, 54.5% land on time at their destination.
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
GMP is roughly 16 kilometres from the centre of Seoul. Plan ahead to find the fastest way to get to your terminal.
Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Seoul to STN flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to Gimpo International Airport:
Gimpo International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 75.94%. This figure gives an insight into how often flights that depart from this airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
About Stansted Airport (STN)
Consider booking a hotel near STN if you have a late flight from Seoul to Stansted Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options and be under the covers in no time flat:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Stansted Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Europcar to explore London and beyond.
Booking your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Seoul to Stansted Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
Getting from Stansted Airport (STN) to central London
Stansted Airport is around 64 kilometres from the centre of London. It takes around 1 hour or so to drive to the city.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seoul to Stansted Airport (STN)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Seoul to Stansted Airport is $356. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $1,131. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap flights from Seoul to STN, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first released.
Cheap Seoul to Stansted Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across the month and then choose the cheapest day.
There's no need to search every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a better deal comes up on flight tickets from Seoul to STN.
Nail down a great price on a flight from Seoul to Stansted Airport with the help of the filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best.'
The best time to fly from Seoul to Stansted Airport (STN)
April is the quietest month for flights from Seoul to Stansted Airport (STN), while August is the busiest. Work out the best time to go to London based on whether you like a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in London is July, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC and 26ºC. Lock in your Seoul to STN flight ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from Seoul to Stansted Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC and 9ºC.
More about London
Start your London trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Seoul to Stansted Airport, explore our selection of hotels including:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. The British Museum, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben are attractions you won't want to skip in London.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
London has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of the United Kingdom you should also see. About 161 kilometres north-west of London, a visit to Birmingham will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like The Windsor Castle, Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery and Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre.
Bristol is another standout destination in the United Kingdom and is around 193 kilometres west of London. No journey is complete without visiting Banksey, Banksy's You Don't Need Planning Permission to Build Castles in the Sky and Clifton Suspension Bridge.