Travelling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Gimpo International Airport (GMP): what you need to know
Seoul's timezone is UTC+9, making Seoul nine hours ahead of London.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Get to the airport on time to catch your LHR to GMP flight.
Flying during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to check out a new city along the way, look for a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Gimpo International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Haneda Airport is a well-known stop between LHR and GMP.
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
286 € is the lowest price for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Gimpo International Airport flight. A return flight starts from 422 €. These prices may change depending on availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from LHR to GMP, book in advance. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Gimpo International Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares across every month and land a great deal.
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Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
When it comes to London Heathrow Airport's on-time performance, 68.18% of flights complete their journey on time.
To reach London Heathrow Airport from central London, it'll take about 55 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 31 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of about 1 hour when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Gimpo International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to LHR:
Arriving at Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
Reserve a hotel near GMP if you're catching a late London Heathrow Airport to Gimpo International Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab a Gimpo International Airport rental car and explore Seoul and beyond with your own set of wheels. GOGO Rent a Car, Gogo Rental Car Seoul and Hi Rent A Car are popular outlets you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle from Gimpo International Airport around one week ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Gimpo International Airport (GMP) to central Seoul
The centre of Seoul is roughly 16 kilometres from Gimpo International Airport. The time it takes to get there by car will vary depending on time of day and traffic conditions, so do a little research ahead of your trip.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes around 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Gimpo International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Seoul. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Gimpo International Airport for August if you want to visit Seoul during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF). Search for cheap tickets from LHR to GMP around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of South Korea
You've seen Seoul, now it's time to discover other parts of South Korea. Travel about 322 kilometres south-east to Busan to check off its top sights. From Haeundae Beach to Gamcheon Culture Village and Beomeosa Temple, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're interested in discovering another corner of South Korea, consider 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.