NEW! How long does it take to fly from Vietnam to South Korea?

Introduction to the flight route from Vietnam to South Korea

Currently, you can travel from Vietnam to South Korea through 3 airports: Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) - Ho Chi Minh City, Cam Ranh International Airport (CXR) - Nha Trang City, Da Nang International Airport (DAD) - Da Nang City, Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) - Hanoi City. From Vietnam to South Korea, most flights land at Incheon Airport (ICN) in Seoul and Gimhae Airport (PUS) in Busan City.

Airlines operating flights from Vietnam to South Korea include: Vietnam Airlines, Vietjet Air, Bamboo Airways, Asiana Airlines, Thai Airways, Korean Air, Malaysia Airlines,...

Flight time from Vietnam to South Korea

How many hours does it take to fly directly to South Korea?

Currently, direct flights from Vietnam to South Korea land in Seoul and Busan. Specific information about direct flights between Vietnam - South Korea and flight time for direct flights to South Korea from Vietnam is updated in the table below:

Flight time from Vietnam to South Korea

So with the information on the table, you can see the shortest direct flight time from Vietnam to South Korea is 3 hours and 40 minutes on the Hanoi - Busan route.

How long is the layover flight to South Korea?

In addition to direct flights, airlines also operate 1 or 2-stop flights from Vietnam to South Korea. Layover flight times from Vietnam to South Korea have been compiled by Mytour in the following table:

Layover flight time from Vietnam to South Korea

The layover flight is operated by the national airline of the country where you have a layover. For example, if you fly from Ho Chi Minh City to Busan with Vietnam Airlines, your layover will be in Da Nang (Vietnam). If you have to take a connecting flight, you can choose Vietnam Airlines with flight times ranging from 8 to 9 hours.

Introducing South Korean airports and transportation to the city center

South Korea is a country with a relatively small territory, so there are only a total of 13 airports, including 6 major international airports: Incheon Airport, Gimhae Airport, Gimpo Airport, Yangyang Airport, and Jeju Airport. Among them, Incheon Airport and Busan Airport are the main hubs receiving flights bringing tourists from Vietnam to South Korea.

Incheon International Airport (ICN)

Incheon International Airport (ICN), located 52km west of the city center, is the main airport of Seoul and also the largest airport in South Korea. This airport has become a major transit point for tourists and goods in both East Asia and globally.

Incheon International Airport, South Korea

For convenient transportation from the airport to the city center, you can consider the following options:

Arex Express Train: The fastest way from ICN airport to the city center is to take the Arex Express Train, priced at about 12,000 won. The train will go directly to the center in just 45 minutes. This is a popular choice for many tourists because of its convenience, speed, seating, and separate luggage space. You can rest during the train ride. The train operates from 5:20 AM to 9:45 PM daily.

Metro Subway: Also known as the Arex All-stop Train. If you have minimal luggage and want to save costs, you can take the subway. The fare for a subway ride ranges from 1,200 to 1,500 won. However, the subway will stop at all stations along the route from the airport to the city center, so the travel time is longer than the express train Arex. When using this mode of transportation, you need to determine your destination area to get off at the nearest station, avoiding having to travel too far. The operating hours of the subway are from 5:20 AM to 11:45 PM daily.

Shuttle Bus: The shuttle bus provides fast service from Incheon to Seoul, with ticket prices ranging around 16,000 won or more, depending on your route. Tickets can be purchased at KAL Limousine counters near gates 4, 6, 7, 8, 11, 13, and 9C at Terminal 1 of the airport, or at the Transportation Center on B1 floor at Terminal 2. The bus pickup area is bus stop 3B in front of gates 3 and 4A (Terminal 1 of Incheon Airport) or stops 17 - 18 - 19 (1st floor of Terminal 2).

Taxi: Taxis are quite expensive in South Korea. For the relatively long distance from Incheon airport to Seoul, the taxi fare ranges from 60,000 to 70,000 won. The initial fare is 3,000 won/km. It's advisable to use this mode of transportation only if you're traveling in a group of 4 - 5 people to share the cost.

>> More: Incheon Airport (Seoul, South Korea) - How far is it from the city center? Transportation from the airport to the city

Gimhae International Airport (PUS)

Gimhae International Airport (PUS) is approximately 30km away from downtown Busan. The airport has been invested in, constructed, and renovated to provide the best quality services to meet the needs of both domestic and international travelers.

Below are the transportation options to quickly get you to the city center:

Limousine Bus: Direct buses run from Gimhae Airport to Haeundae area in downtown Busan. This area is the most popular among tourists in Busan. You will get off at the bus terminal and take another mode of transportation to your hotel. Buses operate every 30 minutes from 6:45 to 21:55. The adult fare is around 7,000 won, and for children, it's 4,500 won.

Taxi: Suitable for groups of around 3 - 4 passengers. The travel time from the airport to the city center is 1 hour 20 minutes, with an average cost of 32,000 won. Prices may vary depending on your destination. Taxis can take you directly to the hotel without the need to switch to another mode of transportation.

Subway: Traveling by subway will take you only 20 minutes, and the cost will be lower than other transportation options. To reach downtown Busan, you can choose between 2 lines: Line 2 (green line), transfer at Sasang station, or Line 3 (orange line), transfer at Daejeo station. Depending on your hotel or destination in which area, choose the appropriate subway line.

>> More: How far is Busan Airport (South Korea) from the city center? How to get from the airport to the city center

Ideal timing to book cheap flights to South Korea

South Korea is a beautiful country with captivating cuisine, enchanting films, and romantic cities. If you are a fan of the charms of the 'Land of the Morning Calm,' quickly book your flight to South Korea to enjoy countless offers.

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Here Mytour suggests the most suitable timing for you to grab a cheap flight ticket and explore Korea:

During the low tourist season from May to September and from January to March, to secure the cheapest tickets, you should buy them 1 - 2 months in advance.

The peak tourist season in Korea occurs in late spring and autumn. Specifically:

- March - April marks the spring season and cherry blossom season in the land of Korea, where tourists from all over the world flock to enjoy the incredibly romantic scenes.

- October - November is the season of red autumn leaves, considered the most beautiful time in South Korea. Tourists come here to admire and check in with the streets filled with red hues.

During these times, the weather in South Korea is extremely pleasant and cool, with many unique festivals, so flight tickets to Seoul or Busan are always in high demand. Therefore, you should book tickets about 3 - 4 months in advance to have more choices in terms of flight times as well as easily get good ticket prices.

Additionally, flights departing on weekdays usually have better prices than weekends. If you can be flexible with your flight times, you should consider booking flights on weekdays.

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With the information about flight times from Vietnam to South Korea that we have just provided, we hope you will have a fun and cost-effective trip to South Korea.

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