Traveling from Seoul to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK): What you need to know
There are two main airports you can start your trip from in Seoul. Check out your options departing from Incheon International Airport (ICN) or Gimpo International Airport (GMP) when booking your flight from Seoul to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK).
6 hours 10 minutes is the average journey time for a direct Seoul to Don Mueang International Airport flight.
The timezone in Bangkok is UTC+7, which is two hours behind Seoul. Don Mueang International Airport is located in Bangkok.
You can choose from 10 direct flights a week between Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Don Mueang International Airport (DMK). This is the most popular route, with Thai AirAsia X offering a 11:20am departure from ICN to DMK.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your flight from Seoul to DMK.
Delays at check-in and security are likely if you're traveling during high season, so give yourself a little extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak times? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Seoul
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
You can find a direct flight from Seoul to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) out of Incheon International Airport (ICN).
Thai AirAsia X is a popular airline that operates direct flights from Seoul to Don Mueang International Airport jetting out of ICN.
Thai AirAsia X sees the most traveler bookings for flights from ICN to DMK.
We make it a breeze to find cheap flights from Seoul to DMK with a stopover. To explore all the options departing from Incheon International Airport (ICN), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between ICN and DMK include:
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)
ICN is roughly 30 miles from central Seoul. To help work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This handy traveler tool will show you the fastest route and your public transport options.
Want a hassle-free start to your break? Stay near Incheon International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Seoul to Don Mueang International Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels are just the thing:
When it comes to Incheon International Airport's on-time performance, 54.5% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
The distance from Seoul's city center to GMP is around 10 miles. Consider transport options and possible delays when planning the fastest way to get to the airport.
Kick off your vacation early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Seoul to DMK flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Gimpo International Airport:
Gimpo International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 75.94%. This figure provides insight into how frequently flights departing from this airport land on schedule.
About Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
Consider booking a hotel near DMK if you're catching a late flight from Seoul to Don Mueang International Airport. Pick one of these accommodation options and end the night sooner:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Don Mueang International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Chic Car Rent, asap car rental or Hertz and experience more of Bangkok and beyond.
Booking your ride around three weeks ahead of your Seoul to Don Mueang International Airport flight can help you get a cheaper deal.
Getting from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to central Bangkok
Don Mueang International Airport is around 17 miles from the center of Bangkok. It takes around 30 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
Traveling on public transport typically takes 1 hour 5 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seoul to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Seoul to Don Mueang International Airport is $69. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $152. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap flights from Seoul to DMK, book early. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights first go on sale.
Affordable Seoul to Don Mueang International Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across the month and then pick the cheapest day.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you when a lower fare pops up on plane tickets from Seoul to DMK.
Filters make it easier to save some cash on your flight from Seoul to Don Mueang International Airport. Pick the departure times, carriers and stops that match your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to bring up the lowest fares right away.
The best time to fly from Seoul to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
Picture the kind of break you want when deciding when to fly. February is the quietest month to visit Bangkok. August is when most people book flights from Seoul to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK), which may be ideal if you're chasing more action.
Before locking in your Seoul to DMK plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. April is the warmest month in Bangkok, with temperatures ranging from 79ºF to 99ºF.
December sees temperatures of between 66ºF and 91ºF. Look for cheap tickets from Seoul to Don Mueang International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Bangkok
Start your Bangkok trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Seoul to Don Mueang International Airport, browse our range of accommodation options including:
Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew are just two of the top attractions to put on your Bangkok to-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at The Royal Place 2.
Explore more of Thailand
Nakhon Ratchasima is just one of the many cities in Thailand waiting to be discovered after you've seen Bangkok. Around 120 miles away to the north-east, top sights here include Night Safari Korat, Saveone Night Market and Butterfly Park.
Around 95 miles south-east of Bangkok, Rayong is another essential stop in Thailand. Start your sightseeing at Saeng Chan Beach, Mae Rumphueng Beach and Mae Ramphueng Beach.