Flying from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Gimpo International Airport (GMP): what you need to know
The timezone in Seoul is UTC+9, which is two hours behind Sydney.
To ensure you catch your SYD to GMP flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Gimpo International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between SYD and GMP:
Kansai International Airport
Haneda Airport
Beijing Capital International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
Right now, $378 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Gimpo International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $688. Remember that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's often best to book early if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from SYD to GMP. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price in every month when searching for a flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Gimpo International Airport.
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Handy information about Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Of the flights that depart from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, 69.62% land on schedule at their destination.
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Sydney. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 25 minutes.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near SYD. Whether you have an early flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Gimpo International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
Reserve a hotel near GMP if you have a late Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Gimpo International Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Travel at your own speed with a Gimpo International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from GOGO Rent a Car, Gogo Rental Car Seoul or Hi Rent A Car and experience more of Seoul and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Gimpo International Airport around one week in advance.
Getting from Gimpo International Airport (GMP) to central Seoul
Gimpo International Airport is roughly 16 kilometres from central Seoul. The time it takes to get to the centre in a ride-share or cab will depend on the time of day, so do a little research beforehand.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
July is the busiest month for flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Gimpo International Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Seoul in April.
When booking your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Gimpo International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Seoul, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from SYD to GMP in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF) on average.
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