Travelling from Seoul to Pohang Airport (KPO): what you need to know
Countless great adventures start at one of Seoul's main airports, Incheon International Airport (ICN) or Gimpo International Airport (GMP). Explore your options for booking a flight from Seoul to Pohang Airport (KPO) setting off from either of these bases.
P'ohang's timezone is UTC+9, which is the same as Seoul. Pohang Airport is located in P'ohang.
The busiest route is from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Pohang Airport (KPO), with 7 direct weekly services. If you want to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from ICN to KPO is the 09:10 Jin Air service. If you have other commitments or plans on your day of travel, the last departure is at 09:10 with Jin Air.
To ensure you catch your flight from Seoul to KPO, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You'll want to head there even earlier during popular months like July. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight. After checking in, you can use any extra time to grab something to eat or simply relax.
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
Prefer to leave from Gimpo International Airport (GMP)? You can book a direct flight from Seoul to Pohang Airport (KPO) out of this busy hub.
From the centre of Seoul, GMP is roughly 16 kilometres away. When planning your route, find out whether public transport is available or if driving is more convenient.
Want to spoil yourself with an extra night away before catching your flight from Seoul to KPO? Kick back in a hotel near Gimpo International Airport before your break officially begins. Check out these accommodation options:
About Pohang Airport (KPO)
Consider staying in a hotel near KPO if you're taking a late flight from Seoul to Pohang Airport. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Pohang Airport (KPO) to central P'ohang
Central P'ohang is about 16 kilometres from Pohang Airport. Journey times by cab or car rental will vary depending on traffic conditions and time of day, so do some research ahead of time.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 2 hours and 24 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seoul to Pohang Airport (KPO)
$62 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Seoul to Pohang Airport. Return flights start from $128. Prices are subject to change based on availability and may vary at the time of booking.
We recommend booking as early as possible to lock in flight tickets from Seoul to KPO. You're more likely to bag a bargain and have a larger selection of departure times and dates.
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The best time to fly from Seoul to Pohang Airport (KPO)
February is the quietest time to travel to P'ohang. Alternatively, follow the crowds and get away in May. This is the most popular month for flights from Seoul to Pohang Airport, but the best time to go is up to you.
When booking your flight from Seoul to KPO, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in P'ohang, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC to 31ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -7ºC and 6ºC. Look for cheap flights from Seoul to Pohang Airport sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about P'ohang
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in P'ohang right here. Browse these hotels after locking in your flight from Seoul to Pohang Airport:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. Yeongildae Beach, Chilpo Beach and Pohang Museum of Steel Art are leading attractions which should feature on any well-planned P'ohang itinerary.
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