Travelling from Seoul to Moscow: what you need to know
Get your holiday planning started by considering where you'll take off for your flight from Seoul to Moscow. Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Gimpo International Airport (GMP) are the main airports in Seoul.
Touch down in Moscow at Vnukovo Airport (VKO) or Moscow Domodedovo Airport (DME).
Moscow is six hours behind Seoul and observes the UTC+3 timezone.
Allow plenty of time to make your Seoul to Moscow flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a popular month such as July? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seoul to Moscow
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap Seoul to Moscow flight. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the nearer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest plane tickets from Seoul to Moscow across each month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
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Flying from Seoul
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Whether you want to explore a new place along the way or just take a break, we make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To compare your options leaving from Incheon International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Dubai Airport (DXB) is a stop you can make on your Seoul to Moscow flight.
The distance from central Seoul to ICN is about 30 miles. Check out travel apps like Google Maps for the best route, whether that's in your own car or with public transport.
Planning to catch an early flight from Seoul to Moscow? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to Incheon International Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Incheon International Airport, data shows 54.5% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
The distance from Seoul's city centre to GMP is around 10 miles. Take into account the available transport options and possible delays when planning the quickest way to get to the airport.
You're off on holiday, so why not extend it with an extra night away? Consider staying at one of these accommodation options near Gimpo International Airport the day before your flight from Seoul to Moscow:
As far as flight punctuality goes, Gimpo International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 75.94%.
Best time to go to Moscow
July is the busiest month for flights from Seoul to Moscow. To avoid the crowds, visit Moscow in February.
Before locking in your Seoul to Moscow tickets, think about the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. July is the warmest month in Moscow, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Seoul to Moscow in January when temperatures average between -18ºC (0ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF).
Explore more of Russia
Moscow has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Russia just waiting to be discovered. About 240 miles east of Moscow, a visit to Nizhniy Novgorod will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Monument to cosmonaut Komarov, A.M.Gorkiy Childhood Museum and Dlinnaya Staraya Lestnitsa.
Voronezh is another well-known destination in Russia and is around 290 miles south of Moscow. No trip is complete without dropping by Dom Gardenina, Skver Dzerzhinskogo and Alleya Slavy Voronezhskikh Olimpiytsev-Dinamovtsev.
