Flying from Seoul to Frankfurt Airport (FRA): What you need to know
Seoul has a couple of airports that set the stage for your next getaway. Explore your options for booking a flight from Seoul to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) leaving from Incheon International Airport (ICN) or Gimpo International Airport (GMP).
Expect to be travelling for 13 hours 55 minutes. On average, that's the duration of a direct Seoul to Frankfurt Airport flight.
The timezone in Frankfurt is UTC+1, which is eight hours behind Seoul. Frankfurt Airport is located in Frankfurt.
The busiest route is from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA), with 24 direct services every week. If you're not one for hanging around, the earliest flight from ICN to FRA is the 9am Asiana Airlines option. If you need some extra time before takeoff, the final departure is at 12:55pm with Lufthansa.
To ensure you get on your flight from Seoul to FRA, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Heading away during a peak period like school or public holidays? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. To play it safe, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Seoul
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
You can find a direct flight from Seoul to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) out of Incheon International Airport (ICN).
At ICN, you'll find a variety of airlines that offer direct flights from Seoul to Frankfurt Airport, such as:
The majority of travellers prefer to fly with Asiana Airlines from ICN to FRA.
Among carriers on this route, Asiana Airlines is the most consistent for on-time landings.
We make it simple to find cheap flights from Seoul to FRA with a stopover. To explore your options departing from Incheon International Airport (ICN), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Major stopovers between ICN and FRA include:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
From the centre of Seoul, ICN is around 48 kilometres away. Check the official airport website or use navigation apps to find the best way to arrive at the terminal.
In search of a convenient hotel close to Incheon International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Seoul to Frankfurt Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Of all flights departing from Incheon International Airport, 54.5% land on time at their destination.
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
Maximise your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Seoul to Frankfurt Airport. Haneda Airport (HND) is one of the options between Gimpo International Airport and FRA.
The distance from Seoul's city centre to GMP is around 16 kilometres. Take into account the available transport options and potential delays when working out the fastest way to get to the airport.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Seoul to FRA flight? Check in to a hotel near Gimpo International Airport before your holiday officially starts. These stays have a room with your name on it:
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Gimpo International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 75.94%.
About Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Seoul to Frankfurt Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near FRA instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Frankfurt Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Wheego, Alamo or OK Mobility and find adventure across Frankfurt and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your ride around three weeks ahead of your Seoul to Frankfurt Airport flight.
Getting from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to central Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport to the centre of Frankfurt is around 11 kilometres. If you're taking a cab or renting a car, plan in advance to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times may vary depending on traffic and the time of day.
It typically takes 35 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seoul to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
$293 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Seoul to Frankfurt Airport. Return flights start from $801. These fares can change based on availability and demand.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Seoul to FRA. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer you get to departure, the more expensive your ticket may be.
Cheap Seoul to Frankfurt Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across every month and then pick the cheapest day.
You don't need to search every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a better deal is available on flight tickets from Seoul to FRA.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Seoul to Frankfurt Airport.
The best time to fly from Seoul to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
July is the most popular month for flights from Seoul to Frankfurt Airport (FRA). Visit Frankfurt in February if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
Before locking in your Seoul to FRA flight ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. July is the warmest month in Frankfurt, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Seoul to Frankfurt Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -4ºC (25ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF).
More about Frankfurt
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Frankfurt right here. Browse these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Seoul to Frankfurt Airport:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be difficult to know where to begin. Frankfurt Christmas Market, Frankfurt Book Fair and Holocaust Memorial are leading attractions which should be on every Frankfurt itinerary.
Explore more of Germany
Frankfurt is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Germany waiting to be discovered. Around 193 kilometres north-west of Frankfurt, a trip to Essen will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like PACT Zollverein, Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complex in Essen and Philharmonie Essen.
Stuttgart is another favourite destination in Germany and is around 145 kilometres south of Frankfurt. No journey is complete without dropping by Porsche Museum, Mercedes-Benz Museum and Marienplatz.