Travelling from Houston to Seoul: what you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can fly out of in Houston. Explore your options leaving from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) or William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) when booking your flight from Houston to Seoul.
Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Gimpo International Airport (GMP) are Seoul's chief entry points.
Seoul is 14 hours ahead of Houston and follows the UTC+9 timezone.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your Houston to Seoul flight.
Flying during a popular month like July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to Seoul
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap Houston to Seoul flights if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird rates.
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Flying from Houston
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Consider adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper Houston to Seoul flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from George Bush Intercontinental Airport. Take a break from travelling at one of these popular options:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS)
Narita International Airport (NRT)
IAH is around 21 kilometres from central Houston. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 50 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Houston to Seoul? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to George Bush Intercontinental Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of George Bush Intercontinental Airport, data shows 78.42% of flights complete their journey on time.
IAH is located at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
Break up your Houston to Seoul flight with a stop so you can freshen up or cross another place off your list. Popular stopovers between William P. Hobby Airport and Seoul are:
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS)
HOU is about 16 kilometres from central Houston. It'll take you 20 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your flight from Houston to Seoul, take it easy in one of these hotels near William P. Hobby Airport:
William P. Hobby Airport is known for its commitment to punctuality. 81% of flights leaving here arrive right on target.
HOU is located at 7800 Airport Boulevard.
Arriving in Seoul
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Incheon International Airport (ICN) is around 48 kilometres from central Seoul. How long it'll take to get to the centre depends on the time of day. Do some research before your trip.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 45 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Houston to Seoul, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near ICN:
Pick up an Incheon International Airport rental car and explore Seoul and beyond with your own set of wheels. WECAR, Hi Rent A Car and Alamo are top providers to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Incheon International Airport about four weeks ahead of your departure.
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
Central Seoul is around 16 kilometres from Gimpo International Airport (GMP). Disembark your flight from Houston to Seoul and then be on the lookout for any airport signs directing you to the centre.
If you hop on public transport, you'll reach the centre in 1 hour 5 minutes or so.
You'll find some comfortable places ready to welcome you near GMP. Kick back after your Houston to Seoul flight at any of these perfectly located options:
GOGO Rent a Car, Gogo Rental Car Seoul and Hi Rent A Car make picking up a Gimpo International Airport rental car simple. These suppliers are located in or around the terminal and will have you on the road before long.
Secure your first choice, not your last resort. Reserving your ride from GMP one week ahead of time often means lower prices and a wider selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Seoul
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Houston to Seoul. July is the busiest month to travel to Seoul. If you want a more peaceful vibe, go in April.
Lock in a Houston to Seoul ticket departing in August if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Seoul to range from 19ºC to 32ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Houston to Seoul in January when temperatures average between -12ºC and 4ºC.
More about Seoul
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Seoul right here. Explore these hotels after locking in your flight from Houston to Seoul:
All great holidays should include some sightseeing. Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon Hanok Village and N Seoul Tower are essential stops on your Seoul itinerary.
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 favourite destination in South Korea and is around 56 kilometres west of Seoul. No trip is complete without visiting Lawn Square of Incheon International Airport, Yeongjong Sky City No.23 Park and 스카이72 GC 바다코스.