Traveling from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Seoul: what you need to know
Around 13 hours 42 minutes is how long you'll be traveling on a direct flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Seoul.
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is located in Helsinki. Based in the UTC+9 timezone, Seoul is 7 hours ahead of Helsinki.
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Incheon International Airport (ICN) is the most popular route, with 10 departures a week to pick from. You can travel from HEL to ICN at 17:30 with Finnair.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your flight from HEL to Seoul.
Flying over a peak time such as June? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
You can book a direct flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Seoul that touches down at Incheon International Airport (ICN).
Take to the skies with Finnair. This popular carrier operates direct flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Seoul.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your journey — and perhaps even visit a new city. When browsing flights from HEL to Seoul, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Popular options include:
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
Haneda Airport (HND)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
You will need an ETA for South Korea if you have a passport from Finland and are visiting for tourism purposes. Travel documentation and visa requirements change frequently. So before you book your cheap ticket from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Seoul, check with your airline as well as the destination country's local embassy or consulate for up-to-date information.
HEL is about 19 kilometers from central Helsinki. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the center, it'll take you 29 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 44 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your trip? Stay near HEL. Whether you're catching an early flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Seoul or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Seoul
AED 1,255 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Seoul. Return flights start from AED 2,355. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
Book 9 months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from HEL to Seoul.
Organize your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Seoul. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
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Airports in Seoul
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Incheon International Airport (ICN) is roughly 48 kilometers from central Seoul. How long it takes to reach the center in a car rental or cab depends on the time of day. Do a little research beforehand.
When traveling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour and 44 minutes.
Reserve a hotel close to ICN if you're catching a late flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Seoul. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
Gimpo International Airport (GMP) is about 16 kilometers from the center of Seoul. Check out your options for traveling into town after your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Seoul has touched down.
You can expect the journey to take about 1 hour and 3 minutes on public transport.
After your flight from HEL to Seoul, rest your head at a hotel close to GMP. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you get into relaxation mode:
Best time to go to Seoul
July is the busiest month to hop on a flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Seoul while April is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to go to Seoul, consider whether you like a lively atmosphere or a quieter vibe.
The warmest month in Seoul is August, with the temperature ranging between 19ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Seoul in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between -12ºC and 4ºC. Search for cheap flights from HEL to Seoul sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
More about Seoul
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Seoul right here. Browse these hotels after you've booked your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Seoul:
Gyeongbokgung Palace and Bukchon Hanok Village are just a couple of the big attractions to add to your Seoul travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to N Seoul Tower.
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