Travelling from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Seoul: what you need to know
Raleigh-Durham International Airport is located in Durham. Following the UTC+9 timezone, Seoul is 14 hours ahead of Durham.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your RDU to Seoul flight.
Flying during a popular month such as June? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it easy to book plane tickets from RDU to Seoul with a stopover. To see your options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to see the sights of your chosen city. The most sought-after stopovers include:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL)
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Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Travelling from central Durham to RDU takes about 45 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a taxi, you'll cover the 16 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Seoul? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near RDU:
When it comes to Raleigh-Durham International Airport's on-time performance, 78% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Seoul
The best price we've found for a one-way Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Seoul flight is ج.م. 24,510. The cheapest price for a return flight is ج.م. 54,174. Bear in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to land cheap flights from RDU to Seoul if you book ahead. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird rates.
If you have flexibility with your trip dates, check out the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price across every month when searching for your Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Seoul ticket.
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Airports in Seoul
Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) is around 48 kilometres from central Seoul. If you're grabbing a taxi or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
Getting there on public transport takes around 50 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Seoul. Stay at one of these accommodation options near ICN instead:
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from Seoul Incheon International Airport around four weeks ahead of your flight from RDU to Seoul.
Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP) is about 16 kilometres from the centre of Seoul. Once you've disembarked your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Seoul, it'll take you around 30 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or taxi.
If you travel by public transport, you'll get to the city centre in 35 minutes or so.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel close to GMP. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your RDU to Seoul flight:
Avoid potential price surges. Reserving your ride one week ahead of your arrival at GMP will help you save.
Best time to go to Seoul
January is the busiest month for flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Seoul. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Seoul in December.
Lock in a Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Seoul plane ticket with a departure in August if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 19ºC to 32ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -12ºC and 4ºC. Look for a cheap ticket from RDU to Seoul around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Seoul
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Seoul right here. Explore these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Seoul:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Bukchon Hanok Village, Gyeongbokgung Palace and N Seoul Tower are must-do's during your Seoul adventure.
Explore more of South Korea
Busan is just one of the many places in South Korea waiting to be explored once you've seen Seoul. Around 322 kilometres away to the southeast, top sights here include Gamcheon Culture Village, Haeundae Beach and Beautiful View Busan - Diamond Bridge.
Daegu is another standout destination in South Korea and is around 241 kilometres southeast of Seoul. No trip is complete without seeing Alive Aquarium Daegu, Nature Park and Seonsa Historical Park.
