Flying from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Seoul: what you need to know
The timezone in Seoul is UTC+9. The city is nine hours ahead of Edinburgh, where Edinburgh Airport is located.
Give yourself plenty of time to get on your EDI to Seoul flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
We make it easy to book plane tickets from EDI to Seoul with a stopover. To see all the options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers include:
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Traveling from central Edinburgh to EDI takes around 35 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 11 kilometers in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a hassle-free start to your vacation? Stay near EDI. Whether you have an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Seoul or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are all about convenience:
73% of flights that take off from Edinburgh Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Seoul
$439 is currently the best price for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Seoul flight. A return plane ticket starts at $668. These prices may change depending on availability.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from EDI to Seoul. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
If you have flexibility with your trip dates, check out the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price across each month when searching for your Edinburgh Airport to Seoul ticket.
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Airports in Seoul
Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) to central Seoul takes about 1 hour 5 minutes by car. The center is roughly 48 kilometers away.
Traveling on public transport will take you around 50 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Edinburgh Airport to Seoul. Book one of these accommodation options near ICN instead:
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Seoul Incheon International Airport around four weeks ahead of your flight from EDI to Seoul.
Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
Once your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Seoul has hit the runway, you can get to the city center in about 30 minutes by car. Central Seoul is roughly 16 kilometers from Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP).
The trip will take about 35 minutes on public transport.
You'll find some comfortable places to drop your things at near GMP. Unwind and get cozy after your EDI to Seoul flight at any of these perfectly located options:
Lock in the lowest price by securing your ride from GMP one week ahead of time. You can also expect to have a wider range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Seoul
January is the busiest month for flights from Edinburgh Airport to Seoul. To steer clear of the crowds, plan your trip to Seoul in December.
Lock in a Edinburgh Airport to Seoul plane ticket with a departure in August if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 19ºC (66ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from EDI to Seoul in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF) on average.
More about Seoul
Start your Seoul trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Seoul, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. Bukchon Hanok Village, Gyeongbokgung Palace and N Seoul Tower are popular attractions which should feature on any good Seoul itinerary.
Explore more of South Korea
Busan is just one of the many cities in South Korea waiting to be explored after you've experienced Seoul. Around 322 kilometers away to the southeast, well-known attractions include Gamcheon Culture Village, Haeundae Beach and Beautiful View Busan - Diamond Bridge.
Around 241 kilometers southeast of Seoul, Daegu is another essential stop in South Korea. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Alive Aquarium Daegu, Nature Park and Seonsa Historical Park.