Flying from Seoul to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know
Get your vacation planning started by considering where you'll take off for your flight from Seoul to Zurich Airport (ZRH). Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Gimpo International Airport (GMP) are the two main airports in Seoul.
Approximately 13 hours 39 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Seoul to Zurich Airport.
Zurich is 8 hours behind Seoul. Zurich Airport is located in Zurich, which operates on the UTC+1 timezone.
With 6 direct flights a week between the two airports, Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) is the busiest route. SWISS operates the earliest flight at 09:55. If you'd like to get more out of your day before taking off, the last flight from ICN to ZRH is with Korean Air at 11:05.
To ensure you get on your flight from Seoul to ZRH, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
Searching for more options for a direct flight from Seoul to Zurich Airport (ZRH)? Check out the fares departing from Gimpo International Airport (GMP).
Korean Air offers direct flights from Seoul to ZRH out of GMP. Book your favorite aisle (or window) seat and get to your destination in a single hop.
GMP is approximately 16 kilometers from the center of Seoul. Plan ahead to find the easiest way to arrive at your terminal.
Want to spoil yourself with an extra night away before catching your flight from Seoul to ZRH? Unwind in a hotel near Gimpo International Airport before your trip officially starts. These stays are calling your name:
About Zurich Airport (ZRH)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Seoul to Zurich Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these options near ZRH:
Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich
Zurich Airport is approximately 13 kilometers from central Zurich. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is around 19 minutes.
Getting there by public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seoul to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
$273 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Seoul to Zurich Airport. Return flights start from $550. Prices may vary depending on availability at the time of booking.
You're more likely to score cheap tickets from Seoul to ZRH if you book 8 months ahead. We crunched the flight price data and found that's the time fares for this route are usually at their lowest.
To get the lowest price on your tickets from Seoul to Zurich Airport, plan your trip for May (it has the cheapest flights). Not locked into specific dates? Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the most affordable day to fly.
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The best time to fly from Seoul to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
February is the quietest time to fly to Zurich. Alternatively, join the crowds and take off in July. This is the busiest month for flights from Seoul to Zurich Airport.
Think about the kind of weather that'll work with your plans for Zurich. The warmest month is July. Lock in your flights from Seoul to ZRH during then and you can expect temperatures of between 10ºC and 27ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -6ºC and 7ºC. Look for cheap flights from Seoul to Zurich Airport sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Zurich
Start your Zurich trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Seoul to Zurich Airport, explore our range of hotels including:
Every great vacation has to include some sightseeing. Bahnhofstrasse, Swiss National Museum and Grossmunster are attractions you won't want to skip in Zurich.
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