Travelling from London to Gimpo International Airport (GMP): What you need to know
You can select from a range of airports when planning a flight from London to Gimpo International Airport (GMP). Explore your options for departing London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also service London.
Seoul is nine hours ahead of London. Gimpo International Airport is located in Seoul, which operates on the UTC+9 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your flight from London to GMP.
Taking off during a peak period like a bank holiday? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Whether you'd like to discover a new city along the way or just take a break, we make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To check out your options leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Haneda Airport (HND) is a stop you can make when searching for cheap flights from London to GMP.
Located around 31 kilometres from the centre of London, LHR can be reached in about 55 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour.
Catching an early flight from London to Gimpo International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to London Heathrow Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Break up your flight from London to Gimpo International Airport with a stop at Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK). A major stopover between London Gatwick Airport and GMP, it's a good opportunity to enjoy some downtime before continuing your journey.
LGW is about 80 kilometres from central London. It takes 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before your London to GMP flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to London Gatwick Airport:
69.26% of flights departing London Gatwick Airport make it to their destination as expected.
Stansted Airport (STN)
From central London, STN is around 64 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour to arrive by car and 1 hour 25 minutes or so on public transport.
Take the 'what ifs' out of departure day — stay close to Stansted Airport and know you'll make it to your gate with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early London to Gimpo International Airport flight:
Flights that leave from STN land at their destination within the scheduled time frame 64.73% of the time.
About Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
If you're coming in on a late flight from London to Gimpo International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near GMP:
Grab a Gimpo International Airport rental car and discover Seoul and beyond with your own wheels. GOGO Rent a Car, Gogo Rental Car Seoul and Hi Rent A Car are top providers to choose from here.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride around one week ahead of your London to Gimpo International Airport flight.
Getting from Gimpo International Airport (GMP) to central Seoul
Gimpo International Airport to the centre of Seoul is about 16 kilometres. If you're renting a car or getting a cab, do a little research to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times can vary based on traffic and the time of day.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
317 € is the best price for a one-way ticket from London to Gimpo International Airport. A return flight starts at 519 €. These prices can change depending on availability.
To pick up cheap flights from London to GMP, book in advance. Airlines usually offer lower fares when tickets first go on sale.
If you have some flexibility with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across the month when searching for your London to Gimpo International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from London to Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from London to Gimpo International Airport (GMP). July is when most people travel to Seoul. If you like your getaways a little more chill, head there in April.
Before locking in your London to GMP plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Seoul, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from London to Gimpo International Airport in January when temperatures are between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF).
More about Seoul
After booking your flight from London to Gimpo International Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Seoul:
You'll find plenty of awesome things to do in Seoul when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Kick things off at Gyeongbokgung Palace followed by Bukchon Hanok Village and N Seoul Tower.
Explore more of South Korea
You've seen Seoul, now it's time to explore more of South Korea. Journey around 241 kilometres south-east to Daegu to tick off its must-visit sights. From Modern Art Statue to Alive Aquarium Daegu and Jung-gu District, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you want to check out another side of South Korea, head for Daejeon, roughly 153 kilometres south of Seoul. Temi Park, National Science Museum and Yuseong Hot Springs are highlights.