Travelling from Johannesburg to Seoul: what you need to know
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) is Johannesburg's main airport. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Johannesburg to Seoul jetting off from here.
Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Gimpo International Airport (GMP) are Seoul's primary gateways.
The timezone in Seoul is UTC+9, which is seven hours ahead of Johannesburg.
To ensure you make your Johannesburg to Seoul flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Seoul
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap Johannesburg to Seoul flights if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest plane tickets from Johannesburg to Seoul throughout the month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
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Flying from Johannesburg
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
We make it simple to find a Johannesburg to Seoul flight with a stopover. To see your options departing from O.R. Tambo International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers include:
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
Located around 23 kilometres from the centre of Johannesburg, JNB can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
After an easy start to your journey? Stay near O.R. Tambo International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Johannesburg to Seoul or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Of all flights departing from O.R. Tambo International Airport, 77.1% touch down on time at their destination.
Arriving in Seoul
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Incheon International Airport (ICN) is around 48 kilometres from central Seoul. The time it takes to get there depends on the time of day. Do some research beforehand.
Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 45 minutes.
Book a hotel near ICN if you have a late flight from Johannesburg to Seoul. Settle into one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up an Incheon International Airport rental car and explore Seoul and beyond with your own set of wheels. WECAR, Hi Rent A Car and Alamo are popular outlets to choose from here.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from Incheon International Airport about four weeks ahead of your Johannesburg to Seoul flight.
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
Central Seoul is approximately 16 kilometres from Gimpo International Airport (GMP). Make your way off your flight from Johannesburg to Seoul and then keep a lookout for any airport signs directing you to the centre.
Travelling by public transport will take about 1 hour 5 minutes.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel near GMP. Here are a few options where you can tuck yourself in after your flight from Johannesburg to Seoul:
Forget about public transport schedules or waiting in a long cab line. Pick up a Gimpo International Airport rental car and go in any direction that inspires you. Compare availability and rates from GOGO Rent a Car, Gogo Rental Car Seoul and Hi Rent A Car.
Lock in the best price by booking your ride from GMP one week ahead of time. You can also expect to have a wider range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Seoul
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Johannesburg to Seoul. July is the most popular month to travel to Seoul. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
Book a Johannesburg to Seoul ticket departing in August if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Seoul to range from 19ºC (66ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF). Search for cheap flights from Johannesburg to Seoul around that time if you like cooler conditions.
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. Explore these hotels once you've booked your flight from Johannesburg to Seoul:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon Hanok Village and N Seoul Tower are major attractions which should feature on any good Seoul itinerary.
Explore more of South Korea
Seoul is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of South Korea just waiting to be explored. Around 322 kilometres south-east of Seoul, a visit to Busan will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Haeundae Beach, Gamcheon Culture Village and Beomeosa Temple.
If you're interested in discovering another major stop in South Korea, head for Incheon, about 56 kilometres west of Seoul. Lawn Square of Incheon International Airport, Yeongjong Sky City No.23 Park and 스카이72 GC 바다코스 are key highlights.