Travelling from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL) to Seoul: what you need to know
Expect to be travelling for 13 hours 50 minutes. That's the average duration of a direct flight from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport to Seoul.
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport is located in Atlanta. Based in the UTC+9 timezone, Seoul is 14 hours ahead of Atlanta.
The most popular route is from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL) to Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN). You can select from 25 services every week between these two airports. If you'd like to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from ATL to ICN is the 09:15 Delta Air Lines service. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the final departure is at 23:55 with Delta Air Lines.
Give yourself enough time to get on your ATL to Seoul flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, it's wise to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during high season in general.
Start your journey at ATL and travel straight to Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN). That's where you can expect to land when searching for Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport to Seoul tickets.
Book your ticket with Delta Air Lines. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport to Seoul.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially unlock a cheaper plane ticket from ATL to Seoul. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search. Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND)
Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)
Travelling from central Atlanta to ATL takes around 20 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a taxi, you'll cover the 13 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson 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 ATL:
Of all flights leaving Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, 77% land on schedule at their destination.
The address for ATL is 6000 N Terminal Parkway.
How to find the cheapest flights from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL) to Seoul
$572 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport to Seoul flight. A round-trip plane ticket right now is $1,187. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Book three months before flying. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from ATL to Seoul.
Schedule your trip for August. That's the best month for landing an incredible deal on Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport to Seoul tickets. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to access the lowest price across each month.
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Airports in Seoul
Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) to central Seoul takes around 1 hour 5 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 48 kilometres away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport to Seoul. Stay at one of these accommodation options near ICN instead:
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Seoul Incheon International Airport around four weeks before your flight from ATL to Seoul.
Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
After your flight from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport to Seoul has hit the runway, you can get to the city centre in around 30 minutes by car. Central Seoul is roughly 16 kilometres from Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP).
If you travel by public transport, the ride to the centre will take you 35 minutes or so.
You'll find some great places to call home for the night near GMP. Kick back and get cosy after your ATL to Seoul flight at one of these well-located options:
Get exactly what you want. Securing your ride from GMP one week ahead of time often means more savings and a wider range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Seoul
January is the most popular month for flights from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport to Seoul. To steer clear of the crowds, plan your trip to Seoul in December.
Book a Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport to Seoul plane ticket with a departure in August if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 19ºC (66ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ATL to Seoul in January when temperatures average between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF).
More about Seoul
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Seoul right here. Browse these hotels after locking in your flight from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport to Seoul:
Bukchon Hanok Village and Gyeongbokgung Palace are a couple of popular attractions to put on your Seoul to-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at N Seoul Tower.
Explore more of South Korea
Seoul is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of South Korea waiting to be discovered. About 322 kilometres southeast of Seoul, a visit to Busan will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Gamcheon Culture Village, Haeundae Beach and Beautiful View Busan - Diamond Bridge.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in South Korea, head for Daegu, about 241 kilometres southeast of Seoul. Alive Aquarium Daegu, Nature Park and Seonsa Historical Park are among its highlights.

