Travelling from Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI) to Seoul: what you need to know
Baltimore Washington International Airport is located in Washington DC. Following the UTC+9 timezone, Seoul is 14 hours ahead of Washington DC.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your BWI to Seoul flight.
You can expect longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
We make it easy to book plane tickets from BWI to Seoul with a stopover. To see your options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some popular stopovers include:
Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)
BWI is about 40 kilometres from central Washington DC. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 50 minutes.
In search of a hotel close to BWI? If you're catching an early flight from Baltimore Washington International Airport to Seoul, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
When it comes to Baltimore Washington International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 77% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
How to find the cheapest flights from Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI) to Seoul
The best price we've found for a one-way Baltimore Washington International Airport to Seoul flight is $654. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,408. Bear in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to pick up cheap flights from BWI to Seoul if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some great early bird deals.
If you have flexibility with your trip dates, take advantage of the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price across every month when searching for your Baltimore Washington International Airport to Seoul ticket.
Picking up a cheap flight from BWI to Seoul is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic notifications and we'll let you know when a better deal is available.
Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from Baltimore Washington International Airport to Seoul by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest.'
Airports in Seoul
Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) to central Seoul takes around 1 hour 5 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 48 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you around 50 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Baltimore Washington International Airport to Seoul, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near ICN:
For the lowest price, book your ride from Seoul Incheon International Airport about four weeks in advance of your flight from BWI to Seoul.
Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP) is roughly 16 kilometres from central Seoul. Once you've disembarked your flight from Baltimore Washington International Airport to Seoul, it'll take you around 30 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a taxi or ride-share.
The trip will take about 35 minutes on public transport.
There are some comfortable places ready to welcome you near GMP. Settle in and get cosy after your BWI to Seoul flight at one of these perfectly located options:
Score the best price by securing your ride from GMP one week in advance. You'll also have access to a greater range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Seoul
January is the busiest month for flights from Baltimore Washington International Airport to Seoul. To skip the crowds, head to Seoul in December.
The warmest month in Seoul is August, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your Baltimore Washington International Airport to Seoul plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BWI 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 as soon as you've booked your flight from Baltimore Washington International Airport to Seoul:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be tricky to know where to begin. Bukchon Hanok Village, Gyeongbokgung Palace and N Seoul Tower are leading attractions which should be on every Seoul itinerary.
Explore more of South Korea
Seoul will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other corners of South Korea waiting to be explored. Around 322 kilometres southeast of Seoul, a visit to Busan will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Gamcheon Culture Village, Haeundae Beach and Beautiful View Busan - Diamond Bridge.
Daegu is another favourite destination in South Korea and is around 241 kilometres southeast of Seoul. No trip is complete without a visit to Alive Aquarium Daegu, Nature Park and Seonsa Historical Park.