Travelling from Melbourne to Gimpo International Airport (GMP): What you need to know
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is Melbourne's main airport. Check out your options for booking a flight from Melbourne to Gimpo International Airport (GMP) taking off from here.
Gimpo International Airport is located in Seoul. The city is in the UTC+9 timezone and is two hours behind Melbourne.
Give yourself enough time to catch your flight from Melbourne to GMP. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Longer lines at check-in and security are likely if you're flying during high season, so allow some extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Whether you'd like to explore a new place along the way or just have a break, we make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To compare your options taking off from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) is a stop you can make when searching for cheap flights from Melbourne to GMP.
Located around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne, MEL can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 40 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Melbourne to Gimpo International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping conveniently close to check-in:
67.71% of flights that depart Melbourne Tullamarine Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
On public transport, you can travel from central Melbourne to AVV in about 2 hours 5 minutes. The airport is roughly 56 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 50 minutes.
Unwind before your Melbourne to GMP flight at a hotel close to Avalon Airport. Corio Bay Motel is one option where you can jump out of bed and arrive at the airport with time to spare.
Avalon Airport is known for its commitment to punctuality. 80.09% of flights leaving here keep to their planned arrival schedule.
About Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
Consider booking a hotel near GMP if you have a late flight from Melbourne to Gimpo International Airport. Check in to one of these options and call it a night faster:
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 well-known companies you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle around one week in advance of your Melbourne to Gimpo International Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Gimpo International Airport (GMP) to central Seoul
Gimpo International Airport to central Seoul is about 16 kilometres. If you're renting a car or taking a cab, do a little research to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times will vary based on traffic and the time of day.
It takes around 1 hour 5 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Gimpo International Airport is 253 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 476 €. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap flights from Melbourne to GMP, book in advance. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights first go on sale.
Affordable Melbourne to Gimpo International Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
July is the most popular month for flights from Melbourne to Gimpo International Airport (GMP). Visit Seoul in April if you'd rather avoid peak season.
The warmest month in Seoul is August, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your Melbourne to GMP plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
January has temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Gimpo International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Seoul
Start your Seoul trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Melbourne to Gimpo International Airport, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
You'll find plenty of fantastic things to do in Seoul when you're ready to sightsee. Kick off your itinerary 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 other parts of South Korea. Journey about 241 kilometres south-east to Daegu to tick off its popular sights. From Modern Art Statue to Alive Aquarium Daegu and Jung-gu District, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you're ready to explore another major destination in South Korea, consider Daejeon, roughly 153 kilometres south of Seoul. Temi Park, National Science Museum and Yuseong Hot Springs are key reasons to visit.
