Travelling from Toronto to Seoul: what you need to know
Organising your flight from Toronto to Seoul begins with finding the most convenient airport to kick off your trip. Pearson International Airport (YYZ), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) and Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) are the main terminals in Toronto.
Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Gimpo International Airport (GMP) are Seoul's primary gateways.
The average duration of a direct Toronto to Seoul flight is 15 hours.
Seoul's timezone is UTC+9, which makes Seoul 13 hours ahead of Toronto.
Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Incheon International Airport (ICN) is the most popular route between these two cities. There are 14 flights a week to pick from. If you have things to finalize before heading off, the last flight from Toronto to Seoul is with Air Canada at 13:40. Choose the first YYZ to ICN departure with Korean Air at 11:40 to make the most of your first day in Seoul.
To ensure you make your Toronto to Seoul flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is a good rule of thumb.
Travelling during a popular month such as August? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Seoul
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The best month for scoring cheap plane tickets from Toronto to Seoul is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then select the dates offering the lowest fares.
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Flying from Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
If you're after a direct flight from Toronto to Seoul, you can depart from Pearson International Airport (YYZ). Fly from YYZ to Incheon International Airport (ICN) in one continuous trip.
Keep an eye out for promotions with Korean Air. This airline offers direct Toronto to Seoul plane tickets out of YYZ.
Located around 19 kilometres from central Toronto, YYZ can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Toronto to Seoul? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to Pearson International Airport:
63.97% of flights that take off from Pearson International Airport reach their destination on time.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
You can reach YTZ from the centre of Toronto in about 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 40 minutes to cover the 3 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your flight from Toronto to Seoul? Relax in a hotel near Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport before your holiday officially starts. These stays are calling your name:
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport has an on-time performance of 62%. This figure provides insight into how often flights that take off from this airport land at their destination on time.
Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF)
The journey time to YKF from the centre of Toronto is around 4 hours 5 minutes on public transport. If you're in a car, it'll take you about 1 hour 15 minutes to cover the 80 kilometres or so.
Sleep a little longer and still make your Toronto to Seoul flight with time to spare. These accommodation options near Region of Waterloo International Airport make departure day effortless if you're jetting off early:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights land as expected. At YKF, that figure is 63.64%.
Arriving in Seoul
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Central Seoul is about 48 kilometres from Incheon International Airport (ICN). How long it takes to drive there will vary depending on time of day and traffic conditions, so do a little research ahead of your trip.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 45 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Toronto to Seoul. Stay at one of these accommodation options near ICN instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up an Incheon International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from WECAR, Hi Rent A Car or Alamo and experience the lesser-explored corners of Seoul and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride from Incheon International Airport around four weeks in advance of your Toronto to Seoul flight.
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
Central Seoul is around 16 kilometres from Gimpo International Airport (GMP). Make your way off your flight from Toronto to Seoul and then be on the lookout for any airport signs that'll help you get to the city centre.
Public transport will get you there in about 1 hour 5 minutes.
There are some comfortable places ready to welcome you near GMP. Unwind after your Toronto to Seoul flight at any of these perfectly located options:
Forget about inconvenient public transport timetables or slow-moving cab lines. Pick up a Gimpo International Airport rental car and let your trip unfold on your terms. Check out the rates and availability from GOGO Rent a Car, Gogo Rental Car Seoul and Hi Rent A Car.
Lock in the best price by reserving your ride from GMP one week in advance. You'll also have access to a greater range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Seoul
July is the most popular month for flights from Toronto to Seoul. To skip the crowds, visit Seoul in April.
The warmest month in Seoul is August, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC and 32ºC. Book your Toronto to Seoul ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
January sees average temperatures of between -12ºC and 4ºC. Search for cheap flights from Toronto to Seoul around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Seoul
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Seoul right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Toronto to Seoul:
Every great journey has to include some sightseeing. Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon Hanok Village and N Seoul Tower are attractions you won't want to skip in Seoul.
Explore more of South Korea
Busan is just one of the many cities in South Korea waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Seoul. Around 322 kilometres to the south-east, top sights here include Haeundae Beach, Gamcheon Culture Village and Beomeosa Temple.
Incheon is another standout destination in South Korea and is around 56 kilometres west of Seoul. No journey is complete without seeing Lawn Square of Incheon International Airport, Yeongjong Sky City No.23 Park and 스카이72 GC 바다코스.
