Travelling from Taipei to Seoul: what you need to know
Get your holiday planning started by considering where you'll catch your flight from Taipei to Seoul. Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) and Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA) are Taipei's main airports.
Touch down in Seoul at Incheon International Airport (ICN) or Gimpo International Airport (GMP).
The average time for a direct flight from Taipei to Seoul is 2 hours 28 minutes. Seoul's timezone is UTC+9, making Seoul 1 hour ahead of Taipei.
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to Incheon International Airport (ICN) is the most traveled route between these two cities. There are 125 weekly departures to choose from. If you prefer starting your day later, the last flight from Taipei to Seoul is with Korean Air at 19:25. Choose the first TPE to ICN departure operated by EVA Air at 06:55 if you're more of an early bird.
Leave plenty of time to get on your flight from Taipei to Seoul. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying over a peak time like August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
You will need an ETA for South Korea if you have a passport from Taiwan and are travelling for tourism purposes. Visa and travel documentation requirements can change. So before you lock in those cheap flights from Taipei to Seoul, check with your airline as well as the destination country's local consulate or embassy for the latest information.
Flying from Taipei
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
If you're after a direct flight from Taipei to Seoul, you can leave from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE). Get from TPE to Incheon International Airport (ICN) without any stops.
Direct flights from Taipei to Seoul are offered by a range of airlines at TPE. Travel with one of these:
TPE is around 48 kilometres from central Taipei. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 42 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour and 24 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Taipei to Seoul? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport:
Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)
You can take a nonstop flight from Taipei to Seoul leaving from Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA). Begin your travels at TSA and hop off the plane at Gimpo International Airport (GMP).
You can pick from a range of airlines operating direct flights from Taipei to Seoul departing from TSA. Take off with any of these carriers and skip the connections:
TSA is about 6 kilometres from central Taipei. It'll take you 19 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Want to spoil yourself with an extra night away before your flight from Taipei to Seoul? Kick back in a hotel near Taipei Songshan Airport before your holiday officially begins. Stay at one of these accommodation options:
Arriving in Seoul
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Incheon International Airport (ICN) to central Seoul is around 48 kilometres. If you're taking a cab or renting a car, do a little research to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times will vary depending on traffic and the time of day.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour and 44 minutes.
Reserve a hotel close to ICN if you have a late flight from Taipei to Seoul. Choose one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
If you're staying in Seoul's centre (or just want to explore straight away), the city is around 16 kilometres from Gimpo International Airport (GMP). Keep an eye out for any visitor information kiosks for help with directions after disembarking your flight from Taipei to Seoul.
Travelling by public transport will take about 1 hour and 3 minutes.
You'll find some cosy stays to park your luggage (and yourself) near GMP. Unwind after your flight from Taipei to Seoul at one of these well-located options:
How to find the cheapest flights from Taipei to Seoul
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Taipei to Seoul is ر.ق. 277. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ر.ق. 504. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To score cheap tickets from Taipei to Seoul, book your journey 10 months ahead of your planned departure.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flight tickets from Taipei to Seoul. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
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Best time to go to Seoul
July is the busiest month for flights from Taipei to Seoul. To escape the crowds, visit Seoul in April.
Lock in your flight from Taipei to Seoul for August if you'd like to head to the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Seoul to range from 19ºC to 32ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Taipei to Seoul in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -12ºC and 4ºC on average.
More about Seoul
Once you've booked your flight from Taipei to Seoul, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Seoul:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon Hanok Village and N Seoul Tower are essential stops on your Seoul itinerary.
Complete your Seoul trip with a car rental
Check out our range of car rentals once you've found your hotel and cheap flight from Taipei to Seoul. Whether you're searching for a compact ride, spacious sedan or anything in between, you can easily compare companies in one go to find the best deal.