How to get fromIstanbul to Seoulby plane or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Istanbul to Seoul by plane or train

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Fly Istanbul to Incheon International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Incheon International Airport (ICN)plane IST - ICN
2. Take the train from Incheon Int'l Airport T1 to Seoul Stationtrain
13h 46m
₩446,781–1,108,381
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Incheon International Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Incheon International Airport (ICN)plane SAW - ICN
2. Take the train from Incheon Int'l Airport T1 to Seoul Stationtrain
27h 6m
₩426,884–1,208,972
Fly Istanbul to Gimpo International Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Gimpo International Airport (GMP)plane IST - GMP
15h 56m
₩604,381–1,705,581
Fly Istanbul to Daegu International Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Daegu International Airport (TAE)plane IST - TAE
2. Take the train from Dongdaegu Station to Suseo SRTtrain
17h 12m
₩476,381–1,027,381

Istanbul (IST) to Incheon International Airport (ICN) flights

38Weekly Planes

11h 17mAverage Duration

₩385,967Cheapest Price

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Distance: 8,027.2 km
Duration: 13h 46m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Seoul, South Korea?

Turkish Airlines, Asiana Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Istanbul (IST) to Gimpo International Airport (GMP) 5 times a day.

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Seoul(opens in a new window), South Korea(opens in a new window)

The city that never sleeps, the South Korean capital is a haven for the young and the young-at-heart. The sprawling Dongdaemun market area with its 20+ malls is a shopper’s delight, while a visit to Lotte World, the largest indoor theme park in the world, is a guarantee for all-around fun. Immerse yourself in royal history at the Gyeongbokgung Royal Palace, and check out the Gahoe Museum where over 1,500 traditional Korean art and craft pieces are on display. Night owls will revel in the all-night diners offering a jam-packed food-and-drink menu, from bibimbap to Korean BBQ to soju shots.

Things to do in Seoul

Children's Grand Park(Opens in a new window)

Children's Grand Park or Seoul Children's Grand Park is a park complex in Gwangjin District, Seoul, South Korea. Facilities at Children's Grand Park include hills and hiking trails, Zoo, garden, and an amusement park. Children's Grand Park is a leisure facility for families, offering a botanical garden, amusement facilities, and diverse performance events. The facility first opened on Children's Day (May 5), 1975.

Lotte World(Opens in a new window)

Lotte World or Lotte World Adventure is a major recreation complex in Seoul, South Korea. It consists of a large indoor theme park, an outdoor amusement park called "Magic Island", an artificial island on a lake linked by monorail, shopping malls, a luxury hotel, an observation tower, a Korean folk museum, sports facilities, and movie theaters. Opened in July 1989, Lotte World receives approximately 7.3 million visitors each year. Lotte World's sister theme park, Lotte World Adventure Busan, opened in March 2022.

Atlantis Adventure(Opens in a new window)

Atlantis Adventure is an Intamin steel roller coaster at Lotte World that opened in 2003. It is the only known Aqua Trax roller coaster in the world.

Yongma Land(Opens in a new window)

Yongma Land is a small abandoned amusement park in Yongmasan, Jungnang District, Seoul, South Korea. It operated from 1980 to 2011.

Places to stay in Seoul

Orakai Insadong Suites(Opens in a new window)

9.0Fabulous

THE GRAND LOTTE SEOUL - Formerly known as Lotte Hotel Seoul(Opens in a new window)

9.0Fabulous

L7 MYEONGDONG by LOTTE HOTELS(Opens in a new window)

8.8Fabulous

Royal Hotel Seoul Myeongdong(Opens in a new window)

8.6Fabulous

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