Flying from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Seoul: what you need to know
Birmingham International Airport is located in Birmingham. Operating on the UTC+9 timezone, Seoul is 9 hours ahead of Birmingham.
To ensure you catch your flight from BHX to Seoul, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a peak month like June? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your journey — and possibly even visit a new city. When searching for flights from BHX to Seoul, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague Airport (PRG)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
You'll need an ETA for South Korea if you hold a passport from United Kingdom and are visiting for tourism purposes. Travel documentation and visa requirements change frequently. So before booking your cheap ticket from Birmingham International Airport to Seoul, check with your airline and the destination country's local embassy or consulate for the latest information.
Located around 24 kilometres from the centre of Birmingham, BHX can be reached in about 23 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The same journey on public transport is roughly 48 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Birmingham International Airport to Seoul? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to BHX:
How to find the cheapest flights from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Seoul
287 € is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Birmingham International Airport to Seoul. A return flight starts at 614 €. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
To score cheap tickets from BHX to Seoul, book early. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in every month when searching for a ticket from Birmingham International Airport to Seoul.
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Airports in Seoul
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Incheon International Airport (ICN) is about 48 kilometres from central Seoul. How long it'll take to get there by cab or car rental depends on the time of day. Do a little research beforehand.
Getting there by public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 44 minutes.
Consider staying in a hotel near ICN if you're catching a late flight from Birmingham International Airport to Seoul. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
Central Seoul is around 16 kilometres from Gimpo International Airport (GMP). Disembark your flight from Birmingham International Airport to Seoul and then be on the lookout for any airport signs that'll help you reach the city centre.
You can also opt for public transport, which will take roughly 1 hour and 3 minutes.
There are some great places ready to welcome you near GMP. Unwind and get cosy after your flight from BHX to Seoul at one of these perfectly located options:
Best time to go to Seoul
It's time to figure out your trip dates for your flight from Birmingham International Airport to Seoul. July is the most popular month for a trip to Seoul. If you like a quieter vibe, go in April.
When booking your flight from Birmingham International Airport to Seoul, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Seoul, with the temperature ranging from 19ºC to 32ºC.
For cooler conditions, lock in a cheap flight from BHX to Seoul in January when temperatures average between -12ºC and 4ºC.
More about Seoul
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Seoul right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Birmingham International Airport to Seoul:
All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon Hanok Village and N Seoul Tower are attractions you won't want to skip in Seoul.
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