Flying from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Seoul: what you need to know
Approximately 10 hours 25 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Calgary International Airport to Seoul.
The timezone in Seoul is UTC+9. The city is 15 hours ahead of Calgary, where Calgary International Airport is located.
The most popular route is from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Incheon International Airport (ICN). There are three weekly services between these two airports. If you'd like to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from YYC to ICN is the 15:50 WestJet service. If you'd rather fly out later on, the last departure is at 16:50 with WestJet.
Leave enough time to get on your YYC to Seoul flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Heading off during a peak time like school or public holidays? 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.
Begin your trip at YYC and travel straight to Incheon International Airport (ICN). That's where you can expect to land when searching for Calgary International Airport to Seoul tickets.
WestJet is a popular airline that operates direct flights from Calgary International Airport to Seoul.
Travelling from central Calgary to YYC takes around 1 hour by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 10 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
In search of a hotel near YYC? If you're catching an early flight from Calgary International Airport to Seoul, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Calgary International Airport, 65.39% of flights complete their journey on time.
YYC is located at 2000 Airport Road Northeast.
How to find the cheapest flights from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Seoul
₹ 27,158 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Calgary International Airport to Seoul flight. A round-trip flight ticket right now is ₹ 48,550. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares may change.
Lock in cheap flights from YYC to Seoul by booking six months ahead. According to our research, that's the best time for bagging a bargain.
Plan your trip for October. That's the best month for scoring a bargain on Calgary International Airport to Seoul tickets. If you're open to different travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to access the lowest price across every month.
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Airports in Seoul
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Central Seoul is around 48 kilometres from Incheon International Airport (ICN). How long it takes to drive there will vary based on traffic conditions, so do a little research before your trip.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 45 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Calgary International Airport to Seoul, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these accommodation options near ICN:
Travel at your own pace with an Incheon International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from WECAR, Hi Rent A Car or Alamo and discover more of Seoul and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Incheon International Airport around four weeks ahead of your flight from YYC to Seoul.
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
Gimpo International Airport (GMP) is around 16 kilometres from central Seoul. Check out your options for heading into town after your flight from Calgary International Airport to Seoul has touched down.
You can expect the journey to take roughly 1 hour 5 minutes on public transport.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel near GMP. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your YYC to Seoul flight:
The quickest way to get to where you're going is with a Gimpo International Airport rental car. Collect your wheels from GOGO Rent a Car, Gogo Rental Car Seoul or Hi Rent A Car and set off in the blink of an eye.
Get what you want, not just what's left over. Securing your ride from GMP one week ahead of time often means better prices and a bigger choice of vehicles.
Best time to go to Seoul
Visit Seoul during peak season if you want a bustling atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices tend to be higher. Alternatively, book flights from Calgary International Airport to Seoul during the off-season when prices are cheaper and crowds are smaller.
The warmest month in Seoul is August, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC and 32ºC. Book your Calgary International Airport to Seoul flight ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from YYC to Seoul in January when temperatures average between -12ºC and 4ºC.
More about Seoul
Start your Seoul trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Calgary International Airport to Seoul, explore our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to know where to begin. Bukchon Hanok Village, Gyeongbokgung Palace and N Seoul Tower are highlights which should feature on any well-planned Seoul itinerary.
Explore more of South Korea
Busan is just one of the many places in South Korea waiting to be explored after you've experienced Seoul. Around 322 kilometres away to the south-east, well-known attractions include Haeundae Beach, Gamcheon Culture Village and Beomeosa Temple.
Daegu is another well-known destination in South Korea and is around 241 kilometres south-east of Seoul. No trip is complete without visiting Duryu Park People's Garden, E-World and Apsan Park.