Flying from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Seoul: what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Zurich Airport to Seoul and you'll be travelling for around 13 hours 30 minutes.
Zurich Airport is located in Zurich. Based in the UTC+9 timezone, Seoul is eight hours ahead of Zurich.
With three weekly flights between the two airports, Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) is the most popular route. SWISS operates the earliest flight at 13:15. If you'd like to get more out of your day before you fly, the latest flight from ZRH to ICN is with Korean Air at 19:40.
Give yourself enough time to get on your ZRH to Seoul flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Direct Zurich Airport to Seoul tickets are available for booking. Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) is where you'll step off the plane.
Keep an eye out for promotions from Korean Air. This airline has direct flights from Zurich Airport to Seoul.
Located around 10 kilometres from the centre of Zurich, ZRH can be reached in about 15 minutes by car, depending on traffic. Travelling on public transport will take roughly 10 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Zurich Airport to Seoul? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to ZRH:
76% of flights that depart Zurich Airport reach their destination on schedule.
How to find the cheapest flights from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Seoul
The best price we've seen for a one-way Zurich Airport to Seoul flight is RM1,658. The cheapest price for a return flight is RM2,561. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Lock in cheap flights from ZRH to Seoul by booking one month ahead. According to our research, that's the best time for finding a bargain.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the best month for scoring an awesome deal on Zurich Airport to Seoul tickets. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to access the cheapest price across each month.
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Airports in Seoul
Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN)
The distance from Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) to central Seoul is roughly 48 kilometres. It takes around 1 hour 5 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you around 50 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Zurich Airport to Seoul, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near ICN:
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Seoul Incheon International Airport around four weeks ahead of your flight from ZRH to Seoul.
Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
Once your flight from Zurich Airport to Seoul has hit the runway, you can get to the city centre in about 30 minutes by car. Central Seoul is roughly 16 kilometres from Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP).
You can expect the trip to take roughly 35 minutes on public transport.
You'll find some comfortable places to park your luggage (and yourself) near GMP. Kick back and get cosy after your ZRH to Seoul flight at any of these perfectly located options:
Avoid paying more than you need to. Reserving your ride one week ahead of your arrival at GMP can get you a lower rate.
Best time to go to Seoul
January is the most popular month for flights from Zurich Airport to Seoul. To skip the crowds, plan your trip to Seoul in December.
The warmest month in Seoul is August, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your Zurich Airport to Seoul plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ZRH to Seoul in January when temperatures average between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF).
More about Seoul
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Seoul right here. Check out these options once you've locked in your flight from Zurich Airport to Seoul:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to know where to begin. Bukchon Hanok Village, Gyeongbokgung Palace and N Seoul Tower are major attractions which should be on any good Seoul itinerary.
Explore more of South Korea
Seoul will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other corners of South Korea waiting to be explored. Around 322 kilometres southeast of Seoul, a trip to Busan will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Gamcheon Culture Village, Haeundae Beach and Beautiful View Busan - Diamond Bridge.
Daegu is another essential stop in South Korea and is around 241 kilometres southeast of Seoul. No journey is complete without dropping by Alive Aquarium Daegu, Nature Park and Seonsa Historical Park.