Flying from Seoul to Ulsan Airport (USN): What you need to know
Seoul's main airport is Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP). Check out your departure options from this base when searching for your flights from Seoul to Ulsan Airport (USN).
Seoul and Ulsan (where Ulsan Airport is located) share the UTC+9 timezone. That means you won't need to adjust your watch once you arrive.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your flight from Seoul to USN.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like January and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Airports in Seoul
Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Travelling from central Seoul to ICN takes about 50 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a taxi, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 1 hour 5 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Looking for a comfortable hotel close to Seoul Incheon International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Seoul to Ulsan Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
74% of flights that take off from Seoul Incheon International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
You can book a direct Seoul to Ulsan Airport (USN) plane ticket with departures from Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP). Check if flying out of GMP makes more sense for your journey.
From GMP, direct flights from Seoul to USN are offered by Korean Air.
Korean Air is the most frequently booked airline flying from GMP to USN.
Korean Air is the most punctual carrier operating flights between Seoul Gimpo International Airport and Ulsan Airport.
Using public transport, you can travel from central Seoul to GMP in around 35 minutes. The airport is roughly 16 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 30 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an additional night away from home. Before your Seoul to USN flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Seoul Gimpo International Airport:
Flights from Seoul Gimpo International Airport have a strong track record for punctuality, with 80% of them arriving within the expected time frame.
About Ulsan Airport (USN)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Seoul to Ulsan Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near USN:
Getting from Ulsan Airport (USN) to central Ulsan
Ulsan Airport is around 18 kilometres from the centre of Ulsan. It takes around 25 minutes or so to drive to the city.
It takes around 45 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seoul to Ulsan Airport (USN)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Seoul to Ulsan Airport is $89. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $176. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.
Get cheap flights from Seoul to USN by booking 11 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the ideal time frame for picking up a bargain.
The best month for finding cheap Seoul to Ulsan Airport tickets is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then choose the dates with the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Seoul to Ulsan Airport (USN)
January is the busiest month for flights from Seoul to Ulsan Airport (USN). Visit Ulsan in December if you'd rather avoid peak season.
Book a Seoul to USN plane ticket departing in August if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Ulsan to range from 20ºC to 31ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Seoul to Ulsan Airport in January when temperatures are between -5ºC and 8ºC.
More about Ulsan
Start your Ulsan trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Seoul to Ulsan Airport, explore our selection of hotels including:
Jangsaengpo Whale Culture Village and Ulsan Grand Park are just a couple of the top-rated attractions to add to your Ulsan to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out BAMBOO FOREST.
Explore more of South Korea
Seoul is just one of the many places in South Korea waiting to be discovered after you've seen Ulsan. Around 306 kilometres away to the northwest, top sights here include Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon Hanok Village and N Seoul Tower.
Around 193 kilometres northwest of Ulsan, Daejeon is another favourite stop in South Korea. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at National Science Museum, Temi Park and Yuseong Hot Springs.
