Cheap flight from Tokyo to Seoul from $85

The nonstop flight from Tokyo to Seoul takes about 2 hours and 30 minutes – with ​​no time difference​​, since both cities run on Japan Standard Time (UTC+9).

​​Departure:​​ You’ll mostly fly out of ​​Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)​​, the closest and busiest airport just 9 miles south of the city center. However, a few budget airlines use ​​Narita Airport (NRT)​​, which is much farther out (40 miles east of Tokyo). Double-check your ticket! Narita isn’t actually in Tokyo, and reaching it takes over 90 minutes by train.

​​Arrival:​​ Nearly all international flights land at ​​Seoul Incheon Airport (ICN)​​, a massive modern hub 30 miles west of Seoul. Only a handful of short-haul budget carriers (like Jeju Air) fly into ​​ ​​Gimpo Airport (GMP)​​​​, which is much closer to downtown Seoul (just 10 miles away). Know which airport you’re flying into! Landing at Incheon adds 60+ minutes to your trip to the city.

​​Airlines:​​ Full-service carriers like ​​ANA, Korean Air, and Asiana​​ include a checked bag (23kg), carry-on, and meals/drinks.
Budget picks (​​Peach and T'way Air​​) offer bare-bones fares (starting around $80 USD one-way), but you’ll pay extra for everything – seat selection, checked bags, carry-ons larger than a purse, and even water. Pack light!

​​Tip:​​ Haneda is efficient but busy – arrive ​​2 hours early​​ for international flights. Narita requires ​​2.5+ hours early arrival​​ due to longer immigration lines. For your return flight from Incheon, arrive ​​2.5 hours early​​ – security and passport control can take over 60 minutes.

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​Airports in Tokyo​​

Tokyo has two main airports for international flights:
​​Haneda (HND)​​ – Closest to the city center, with extensive domestic and growing international routes.
​​Narita (NRT)​​ – Tokyo’s main international gateway, though farther out (primarily handles overseas flights).

​​Haneda Airport (HND)​​

​​Where:​​ Just 9 miles south of central Tokyo (15–20 mins by train from Shinagawa).
​​Terminals:​​ 3 terminals – ​​Terminal 3 (Solely for international flights)​​, Terminals 1-2 for domestic. Connected by free shuttle bus/Skytrain.
​​For Seoul/overseas flights:​​ Almost exclusively ​​Terminal 3​​ (used by ANA, JAL, Korean Air, etc.).

​​Getting to Central Tokyo:​​

• ​​Keikyu Line:​​ 13 mins to Shinagawa Station ($2).
• ​​Tokyo Monorail:​​ 15 mins to Hamamatsuchō ($3.50).
• ​​Taxi/Rideshare:​​ ¥6,000–8,000 JPY ($40–55) to Shinjuku (30–50 mins, traffic-dependent).
• ​​Limousine Bus:​​ Direct to major hotels ($9; 45 mins to Ginza).

​​Narita Airport (NRT)​​

​​Where:​​ 40 miles east of Tokyo (60–90+ mins from the city).
​​Terminals:​​ ​​Terminals 1, 2, and 3​​ – connected by free shuttles. T1/T2 host most international carriers; T3 is budget-airline focused.
​​For Seoul/overseas flights:​​ Typically ​​Terminal 1 (ANA, Asiana)​​ or ​​Terminal 2 (Delta, United)​​.

​​Getting to Central Tokyo:​​

• ​​Narita Express (N’EX):​​ Direct to Shinjuku/Shibuya in 60–80 mins ($21).
• ​​Keisei Skyliner:​​ 41 mins to Ueno Station ($17).
• ​​Taxi/Rideshare:​​ $140–210 to central Tokyo (90+ mins).
• ​​Highway Bus:​​ Cheapest option ($9; 90–120 mins to Tokyo Station).

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Airports in Seoul

Seoul has two main airports for international flights:
​​Incheon (ICN)​​ – Major global hub (handles 95% of international flights).
​​Gimpo (GMP)​​ – Closer to the city, but mostly domestic/short-haul flights.

Incheon International Airport (ICN)

​​Where:​​ 30 miles west of downtown Seoul. Korea’s busiest international gateway.
​​Terminals:​​

• ​​Terminal 1​​: Used by Asiana, US carriers (United/Delta), and most foreign airlines.
• ​​Terminal 2​​: Home to Korean Air, Air France, KLM, and SkyTeam partners.
  (Free shuttle train connects terminals in 7 mins).
  ​​For Tokyo flights:​​ Typically Terminal 1 (ANA, Japan Airlines) or Terminal 2 (Korean Air).

​​Getting to Seoul:​​

• ​​AREX Express Train​​: 43 mins to Seoul Station ($7). Runs 5:20 AM–midnight.
• ​​All-Stop Commuter Train​​: 60+ mins to Seoul Station ($3.50).
• ​​Airport Limousine Bus​​: 70 mins to Myeongdong/Gangnam ($12).
• ​​Taxi​​: Flat rate $50–65 to central Seoul.

Gimpo International Airport (GMP)

​​Where:​​ Just 10 miles west of downtown Seoul. Former main airport, now secondary.
​​Terminals:​​

• ​​Domestic Terminal​​: Serves Jeju/Busan routes.
• ​​International Terminal​​: Handles short-haul flights to China/Japan.
  (5-min walk between terminals).
  ​​For Tokyo flights:​​ Only a few LCCs like T’way Air or Jeju Air (fly to Haneda).

​​Getting to Seoul:​​

• ​​Subway (Line 5/9)​​: 25 mins to Hongdae ($1).
• ​​Airport Bus​​: 40 mins to City Hall ($5).
• ​​Taxi​​: $14–18 to Gangnam – cheapest major-city airport transfer in Asia.

Best Time to Fly to Seoul

​​April–May or September–October​​ are ideal: enjoy cherry blossoms or fall foliage with mild temperatures (15-22°C / 60-72°F). Avoid ​​June–July​​ – monsoon season brings heavy rain and flight delays. Winter (December–February) is cold (-5 to 5°C / 23-41°F) but offers snowy landscapes and low prices.

​​Cheapest Time to Fly:​​ Mid-January or late August. Book 8-10 weeks out. Tuesday/Wednesday flights are typically 20% cheaper than weekends.

Where to Stay in Seoul

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• ​​Myeongdong​​: Best for shopping/eating. Steps from street food markets and major subway lines.
• ​​Hongdae​​: Youthful area near Hongik University. Trendy cafés and nightlife (save 30% vs. central hotels).
• ​​Gangnam​​: Upscale district with sleek hotels (home of K-pop and luxury brands).
• ​​Insadong​​: Traditional vibe near palaces – choose hanok guesthouses for cultural immersion