Flying from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Seoul: what you need to know
Expect to be in the air for 14 hours 30 minutes. That's the average time for a direct flight from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Seoul.
Seoul is eight hours ahead of Paris, where Charles de Gaulle Airport is located. Seoul runs on the UTC+9 timezone.
With 24 weekly flights between the two airports, Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Incheon International Airport (ICN) is the most popular route. Air France operates the earliest flight at 11:30. If you prefer to make the most of your day before flying, the latest departure from CDG to ICN is with Korean Air at 21:00.
Leave enough time to make your CDG to Seoul flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Planning to travel during a peak period like school or public holidays? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. To play it safe, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Direct Charles de Gaulle Airport to Seoul tickets are available for booking. Incheon International Airport (ICN) will be where your journey ends.
You'll find a variety of airlines offering direct flights from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Seoul, including:
Think about adding a stopover to potentially save on your flight ticket from CDG to Seoul. All you need to do is uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search. Give yourself a breather (and maybe even a better deal) by stopping at one of these popular options:
Haneda Airport (HND)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Located around 23 kilometres from the centre of Paris, CDG can be reached in about 45 minutes by car, depending on traffic. Travelling on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Seoul? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near CDG:
61.46% of flights leaving from Charles de Gaulle Airport land at their destination on time.
CDG is located at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
How to find the cheapest flights from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Seoul
The best price we've found for a one-way Charles de Gaulle Airport to Seoul flight is ر.ق. 1,491. The cheapest price for a return flight is ر.ق. 2,270. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book one month before travelling. Research on pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from CDG to Seoul.
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Airports in Seoul
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
From Incheon International Airport (ICN), central Seoul is around 48 kilometres away.
It takes around 1 hour 45 minutes to get there by public transport.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Seoul, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near ICN:
Explore without limits with an Incheon International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from WECAR, Hi Rent A Car or Alamo and see more of Seoul and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Incheon International Airport around four weeks before your flight from CDG to Seoul.
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
Gimpo International Airport (GMP) is roughly 16 kilometres from the centre of Seoul. Explore your options for heading into town after your flight from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Seoul has arrived.
If you choose to travel on public transport, you'll get to the city centre in 1 hour 5 minutes or so.
Following your CDG to Seoul flight, unwind at a hotel close to GMP. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
GOGO Rent a Car, Gogo Rental Car Seoul and Hi Rent A Car make collecting a Gimpo International Airport rental car quick and easy. These providers are located in or around the terminal and will have you behind the wheel before you know it.
Snap up a deal by booking your ride from GMP one week in advance. You'll also have access to a greater selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Seoul
Plan your trip to Seoul during high season if you want a bustling atmosphere, but remember that prices are usually higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Seoul during low season when prices are cheaper and it's quieter.
The warmest month in Seoul is August, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your Charles de Gaulle Airport to Seoul flight ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has average temperatures of between -12ºC and 4ºC. Look for a cheap ticket from CDG to Seoul around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Seoul
Start your Seoul trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Seoul, explore our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. Bukchon Hanok Village, Gyeongbokgung Palace and N Seoul Tower are popular attractions which should feature on any well-planned Seoul itinerary.
Explore more of South Korea
Busan is just one of the many places in South Korea waiting to be discovered after you've seen Seoul. Around 322 kilometres away to the south-east, top sights here include Haeundae Beach, Gamcheon Culture Village and Beomeosa Temple.
Around 241 kilometres south-east of Seoul, Daegu is another essential stop in South Korea. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Duryu Park People's Garden, E-World and Apsan Park.
