Flying from Vancouver to Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP): What you need to know
Seoul Gimpo International Airport is located in Seoul. The city runs on the UTC+9 timezone and is 17 hours ahead of Vancouver.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport with enough time to board your flight from Vancouver to GMP.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Located around 13 kilometres from the centre of Vancouver, YVR can be reached in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 25 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near Vancouver International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Vancouver to Seoul Gimpo International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Vancouver International Airport, data shows 72% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
Vancouver Coal Harbour Seaplane Base (CXH)
CXH is around 2 kilometres from central Vancouver. It takes 5 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 10 minutes.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Vancouver Coal Harbour Seaplane Base the day before your Vancouver to GMP flight:
Abbotsford International Airport (YXX)
The journey to YXX from central Vancouver is around 2 hours 30 minutes on public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you about 1 hour 20 minutes to cover the 72 kilometres or so.
Take the uncertainty out of departure day — stay near Abbotsford International Airport and know you'll get to the terminal with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early Vancouver to Seoul Gimpo International Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights arrive without delays. At YXX, that figure is 68%.
About Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Vancouver to Seoul Gimpo International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near GMP instead:
Grab a Seoul Gimpo International Airport rental car and explore Seoul and beyond with your own set of wheels. GOGO Rent a Car, Gogo Rental Car Seoul and Hi Rent A Car are popular outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride around one week ahead of your Vancouver to Seoul Gimpo International Airport flight.
Getting from Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP) to central Seoul
From Seoul Gimpo International Airport, central Seoul is around 16 kilometres away. It takes about 30 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
$593 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Seoul Gimpo International Airport. A return flight starts at $1,365. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Vancouver to GMP. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
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The best time to fly from Vancouver to Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
July is the busiest month for flights from Vancouver to Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP). Plan your visit to Seoul in November if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
When booking your Vancouver to GMP plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Seoul, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC to 32ºC.
January has temperatures of between -12ºC and 4ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Vancouver to Seoul Gimpo International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Seoul
After booking your flight from Vancouver to Seoul Gimpo International Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Seoul:
Gyeongbokgung Palace and Bukchon Hanok Village are just a couple of the major attractions to put on your Seoul itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to N Seoul Tower.
Explore more of South Korea
Daegu is just one of the many places in South Korea waiting to be discovered after you've seen Seoul. Around 241 kilometres away to the southeast, popular attractions include Modern Art Statue, Jung-gu District and Alive Aquarium Daegu.
Daejeon is another sought-after destination in South Korea and is around 153 kilometres south of Seoul. No trip is complete without experiencing National Science Museum, Temi Park and Yuseong Hot Springs.