Flying from Seoul to Taichung International Airport (RMQ): What you need to know
Planning your getaway begins with working out where you'll fly out of in Seoul. Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) is the city's main base, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Seoul to Taichung International Airport (RMQ) out of here.
Expect to be in the air for 3 hours 10 minutes. On average, that's the duration of a direct Seoul to Taichung International Airport flight.
Taichung is one hour behind Seoul. Taichung International Airport is located in Taichung, which follows the UTC+8 timezone.
You can choose from 27 direct services a week between Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Taichung International Airport (RMQ). This is the most popular route when departing from Seoul.
Your flight from Seoul to RMQ won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Head to the airport even earlier during popular months like January. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and as much as four hours for international journeys. After checking in, you can use any extra time to relax or go over your itinerary.
Airports in Seoul
Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN)
You can jump on a direct flight from Seoul to Taichung International Airport (RMQ) out of Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN).
Pick from a variety of airlines offering direct flights from Seoul to Taichung International Airport departing from ICN. Reserve your trip with one of these:
The majority of travellers choose to book seats with Jin Air between ICN and RMQ.
With a reliable 95.1% of services arriving as planned, Jin Air leads the way in punctuality on this route.
We make it a piece of cake to book cheap flights from Seoul to RMQ that include a stopover. To explore your options departing from Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between ICN and RMQ include:
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT)
Hanoi Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)
ICN is about 48 kilometres from central Seoul. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 50 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your break? Stay near Seoul Incheon International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Seoul to Taichung International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just what you're after:
Of all flights departing from Seoul Incheon International Airport, 74% land on schedule at their destination.
Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
Add a stopover to your journey at Busan Gimhae International Airport (PUS). It's a key transfer point for flights from Seoul to Taichung International Airport (RMQ) out of Seoul Gimpo International Airport.
You can get to GMP from central Seoul in approximately 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes to travel the 16 kilometres or so.
Taking off bright and early? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Seoul Gimpo International Airport the day before your Seoul to RMQ flight:
Flights from Seoul Gimpo International Airport have a track record for punctuality, with 80% of them touching down as planned.
About Taichung International Airport (RMQ)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Seoul to Taichung International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near RMQ instead:
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Seoul to Taichung International Airport flight.
You'll find RMQ at 42 Jhongcing Road.
Getting from Taichung International Airport (RMQ) to central Taichung
Taichung International Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Taichung. It takes around 30 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
It takes roughly 50 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seoul to Taichung International Airport (RMQ)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Seoul to Taichung International Airport is 78 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 139 €. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap flights from Seoul to RMQ, book early. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when tickets first go on sale.
Cheap Seoul to Taichung International Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across every month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Seoul to Taichung International Airport (RMQ)
February is the busiest month for flights from Seoul to Taichung International Airport (RMQ). Plan your visit to Taichung in December if you'd rather avoid peak season.
When booking your Seoul to RMQ plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. July is the warmest month in Taichung, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Seoul to Taichung International Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF).
More about Taichung
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Taichung right here. Check out these options after locking in your flight from Seoul to Taichung International Airport:
Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. Chenghuangmiao, Taichung Tianhou Temple and Paochueh Temple are must-do's during your Taichung adventure.
Explore more of Taiwan
Taipei is just one of the many places in Taiwan waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Taichung. Around 129 kilometres away to the northeast, well-known attractions include Taipei 101 Observatory, Taipei 101 and Shilin Night Market.
Around 145 kilometres south of Taichung, Tainan is another favourite stop in Taiwan. No visit is complete without checking out Chi Mei Museum, Blueprint Culture & Creative Park and Anping Fort.