Travelling from Buenos Aires to Seoul: what you need to know
Start your holiday planning by considering where you'll board your flight from Buenos Aires to Seoul. Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) and Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE) are the main airports in Buenos Aires.
Touch down in Seoul at Incheon International Airport (ICN) or Gimpo International Airport (GMP).
Seoul's timezone is UTC+9, which makes Seoul 12 hours ahead of Buenos Aires.
Leave enough time to make your Buenos Aires to Seoul flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Buenos Aires to Seoul
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap Buenos Aires to Seoul flights if you book early. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird deals.
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Flying from Buenos Aires
Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP)
AEP is about 6 kilometres from central Buenos Aires. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 40 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Buenos Aires to Seoul? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near Jorge Newbery Airport:
83.76% of flights departing from Jorge Newbery Airport arrive at their destination on schedule. With its reliable on-time performance, disruptions are unlikely when flying out of AEP.
Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE)
Break up your Buenos Aires to Seoul flight with a stop so you can recharge or cross another place off your list. Some popular stopovers between Ministro Pistarini Airport and Seoul are:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
EZE is about 27 kilometres from central Buenos Aires. It takes 35 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 2 hours 10 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your flight from Buenos Aires to Seoul, take it easy in one of these hotels close to Ministro Pistarini Airport:
Ministro Pistarini Airport has a reputation for reliability and timeliness. 84% of flights departing here arrive right on target.
Arriving in Seoul
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
From Incheon International Airport (ICN), central Seoul is roughly 48 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 45 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Buenos Aires to Seoul. Book one of these accommodation options near ICN instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with an Incheon International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from WECAR, Hi Rent A Car or Alamo and see more of Seoul and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Incheon International Airport around four weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
Gimpo International Airport (GMP) is about 16 kilometres from the centre of Seoul. Check out your options for travelling into town after your flight from Buenos Aires to Seoul has touched down.
If you travel by public transport, you'll get to the city centre in 1 hour 5 minutes or so.
After your flight from Buenos Aires to Seoul, settle in at a hotel close to GMP. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you get into relaxation mode:
No need to worry about public transport schedules or long cab lines. Grab a Gimpo International Airport rental car and blaze your own trail. Check out the availability and rates from GOGO Rent a Car, Gogo Rental Car Seoul and Hi Rent A Car.
Avoid last-minute price surges. Securing your ride one week ahead of your arrival at GMP will help you save.
Best time to go to Seoul
July is the most popular month for flights from Buenos Aires to Seoul. To skip the crowds, head to Seoul in April.
Book a Buenos Aires to Seoul ticket departing in August if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Seoul to range from 19ºC to 32ºC.
Look for cheap flights from Buenos Aires to Seoul in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -12ºC and 4ºC 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 Buenos Aires to Seoul, check out our selection of hotels including:
Gyeongbokgung Palace and Bukchon Hanok Village are just a couple of the leading attractions to add to your Seoul must-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at N Seoul Tower.
Explore more of South Korea
Busan is just one of the many cities in South Korea waiting to be explored after you've seen Seoul. Around 322 kilometres to the south-east, its top attractions include Haeundae Beach, Gamcheon Culture Village and Beomeosa Temple.
Incheon is another standout destination in South Korea and is around 56 kilometres west of Seoul. No journey is complete without experiencing Lawn Square of Incheon International Airport, Yeongjong Sky City No.23 Park and 스카이72 GC 바다코스.
