Seoul essentials
- Country
- South Korea
- Airports
- Incheon (ICN), with Gimpo (GMP) mostly for domestic and regional flights
- Cheapest time to fly
- Winter (January to February, outside Lunar New Year) is usually cheapest; spring and autumn are popular.
- From the airport
- The all-stop AREX train from Incheon is much cheaper than the express. Use a T-money card for transit.
- Time difference
- 13 hours ahead of Toronto (can shift by an hour when clocks change)
- Entry for Canadians
- Canadians can visit South Korea visa-free; check whether you need a K-ETA before flying, as the exemption has been extended in stages.
Entry rules change, so confirm on the Government of Canada travel advice page before you book.
Cheapest flights to Seoul from Canada
Nonstop flights
- From Toronto: Air Canada and Korean Air
- From Montreal: Air Canada
- From Vancouver: Air Canada, Korean Air and T'way Air
- From Calgary: WestJet (seasonal)
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Seoul: common questions
When is the cheapest time to fly to Seoul from Canada?
Winter (January to February, outside Lunar New Year) is usually cheapest; spring and autumn are popular.
Which airport do you fly into for Seoul?
Incheon (ICN), with Gimpo (GMP) mostly for domestic and regional flights. The all-stop AREX train from Incheon is much cheaper than the express. Use a T-money card for transit.
Do Canadians need a visa for South Korea?
Canadians can visit South Korea visa-free; check whether you need a K-ETA before flying, as the exemption has been extended in stages.
Which Canadian cities fly to Seoul?
Viorvo tracks fares to Seoul from Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Calgary. Each route page shows the lowest recent fares and the cheapest month.