Flying from Seoul to Melbourne: what you need to know
Start your holiday planning by considering where you'll take off for your flight from Seoul to Melbourne. Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Gimpo International Airport (GMP) are the main airports in Seoul.
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is the primary arrival point in Melbourne.
Around 10 hours 30 minutes is how long you'll be in transit on a direct Seoul to Melbourne flight.
The timezone in Melbourne is UTC+11, which is two hours ahead of Seoul.
To ensure you board your Seoul to Melbourne flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a popular month such as August? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seoul to Melbourne
To pick up cheap Seoul to Melbourne flights, book early. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in each month when searching for your plane ticket from Seoul to Melbourne.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' Seoul to Melbourne flights.
Flying from Seoul
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
You can book a direct flight from Seoul to Melbourne departing from Incheon International Airport (ICN). Start your trip at ICN and come in for landing at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL).
Lock in your Seoul to Melbourne plane tickets with Asiana Airlines. This airline is a popular choice for direct flights from ICN.
We make it easy to book a Seoul to Melbourne flight with a stopover. To see your options leaving from Incheon International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to see the sights of the city of your choice. Major stopovers include:
Hong Kong Intl Airport (HKG)
Sydney Airport (SYD)
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
ICN is around 48 kilometres from central Seoul. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 50 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near Incheon International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Seoul to Melbourne, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Of the flights that depart from Incheon International Airport, 74% arrive on time at their destination.
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
Give yourself some time to recharge during your Seoul to Melbourne flight with a stopover. Beijing Capital Airport (PEK) is one of the main options between Gimpo International Airport and Melbourne.
You can reach GMP from central Seoul in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride by public transport takes roughly 35 minutes to cover the 18 kilometres or so.
You're going on holiday, so why not enjoy another night away? Think about kicking back in one of these hotels near Gimpo International Airport the day before your flight from Seoul to Melbourne:
Most flights that leave Gimpo International Airport arrive at their destination within the expected time frame. It maintains a strong on-time performance rate of 81%.
Arriving in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is approximately 19 kilometres from the centre of Melbourne. If you're catching a taxi or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 25 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you around 35 minutes.
Consider booking a hotel near MEL if you're coming in on a late flight from Seoul to Melbourne. Select one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Bargain Car Rentals, East Coast or Sixt and explore beyond Melbourne's main sights.
Booking your vehicle from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport around four weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Melbourne Avalon Airport (AVV)
After your flight from Seoul to Melbourne has hit the runway, you can reach the city centre in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car. Central Melbourne is roughly 48 kilometres from Melbourne Avalon Airport (AVV).
If you're catching public transport, it'll take about 1 hour 20 minutes.
Sixt, Kangaroo Home and yesaway car rental make picking up a Melbourne Avalon Airport rental car quick and easy. These suppliers are located in or around the terminal and will have you on your way in a heartbeat.
Avoid last-minute price surges. Booking your ride three weeks before your arrival at AVV can help you lock in a better rate.
Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB)
Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB) is about 11 kilometres from the centre of Melbourne. It'll take you about 20 minutes to get to the city centre by ride-share or taxi once you've hopped off your flight from Seoul to Melbourne.
Public transport can get you there in around 55 minutes.
Take control of the next leg of your journey with a Melbourne Essendon Airport rental car. East Coast, Ace Rental Cars and Goldcar make getting on the road effortless.
Booking at least a few weeks in advance of your flight from Seoul to Melbourne is a good move. Along with better prices, you'll have a wider selection of vehicle makes and models at MEB.
Best time to go to Melbourne
December is the busiest month for flights from Seoul to Melbourne. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Melbourne in March.
When booking your Seoul to Melbourne tickets, consider what kind of weather you prefer. January is the warmest month in Melbourne, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC (52ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
Look for cheap flights from Seoul to Melbourne in July if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 3ºC (37ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) on average.
More about Melbourne
Start your Melbourne trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Seoul to Melbourne, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
Melbourne's Gardens and Melbourne Park are just the start of the big attractions to add to your Melbourne itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Arts Centre Melbourne.
Explore more of Australia
Melbourne has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Australia waiting to be discovered. Around 467 kilometres northeast of Melbourne, a visit to Canberra will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like National Gallery of Australia, National Portrait Gallery and Museum of Australian Democracy.
Geelong is another sought-after destination in Australia and is around 64 kilometres southwest of Melbourne. No trip is complete without seeing Wathaurong Booln Booln Cultural Centre, Eastern Beach Promenade and Eastern Beach.