Travelling from Seoul to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH): What you need to know
Seoul's main base, Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN), is where countless incredible trips begin. Explore the departure options from here when searching for a flight from Seoul to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH).
The average length of a direct Seoul to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport flight is 2 hours 20 minutes.
The timezone in Hangzhou is UTC+8, which is one hour behind Seoul. Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport is located in Hangzhou.
The busiest route is from Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH), with 18 direct services every week. If you want to be on your way right away, the earliest flight from ICN to HGH is the 11:50am China Eastern Airlines service. If you prefer travelling later, the final departure is at 2:45pm with Asiana Airlines.
To ensure you get on your flight from Seoul to HGH, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months like January, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Airports in Seoul
Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN)
You can book a direct flight from Seoul to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH) leaving from Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN).
At ICN, you can choose from various airlines that operate direct flights from Seoul to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport, including:
The majority of passengers prefer to fly with Air China between ICN and HGH.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival performance on this route is China Eastern.
ICN is around 48 kilometres from central Seoul. If you're catching a taxi, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 50 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Seoul to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near Seoul Incheon International Airport:
Of the departures from Seoul Incheon International Airport, 74% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
Knock a new city off your list or just take a moment to stretch your legs with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Seoul to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport, browse these options when heading out from Seoul Gimpo International Airport:
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)
Jeju International Airport (CJU)
With public transport, you can travel from central Seoul to GMP in about 35 minutes. The airport is roughly 16 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 30 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your Seoul to HGH flight? Check in to a hotel near Seoul Gimpo International Airport before your holiday officially starts. These stays have a room with your name on it:
Seoul Gimpo International Airport has a track record for punctuality. 80% of flights departing here make it to their final destination as planned.
About Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH)
Consider booking a hotel close to HGH if you're catching a late flight from Seoul to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport. Check in to one of these options and call it a night faster:
The street address for HGH is 14th Rd.
Getting from Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH) to central Hangzhou
Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport is around 32 kilometres from central Hangzhou. It takes around 35 minutes or so to drive to the city.
It takes roughly 50 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seoul to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH)
Currently, $126 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Seoul to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $206. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
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The best time to fly from Seoul to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Seoul to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH). February is when most people visit Hangzhou. If you like things a bit more low-key, head there in December.
Book a Seoul to HGH plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Hangzhou to range from 21ºC to 35ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Seoul to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport in January when temperatures are between -3ºC and 12ºC.
More about Hangzhou
After booking your flight from Seoul to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Hangzhou:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be hard to know where to begin. West Lake, Bai Causeway and Lingyin Temple are leading attractions which should be on every Hangzhou itinerary.
Explore more of China
Shanghai is just one of the many places in China waiting to be explored after you've experienced Hangzhou. Around 145 kilometres away to the northeast, popular attractions include Shanghai Museum, Shanghai Tower and The Bund Sightseeing Avenue.
Nanjing is another sought-after destination in China and is around 257 kilometres northwest of Hangzhou. No journey is complete without visiting Nanjing City Wall, Zijin Tower and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall.