Flying from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Gimpo International Airport (GMP): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Gimpo International Airport is 2 hours.
Seoul is one hour ahead of Shanghai and observes the UTC+9 timezone.
Flights from SHA to GMP start at 08:05 — the first with China Eastern Airlines. The last service of the day is at 18:25 with Korean Air. Overall, there are 43 weekly Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Gimpo International Airport flights.
Leave plenty of time to make your SHA to GMP flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time such as April? Public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines and delays at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
With direct flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Gimpo International Airport available through various airlines, flying to Seoul (and then other parts of South Korea) is a cinch. You can travel nonstop with:
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Shanghai Airlines.
Shanghai Airlines tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for SHA to GMP flights, with 86.67% of services arriving as scheduled.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Gimpo International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Check out these options between SHA and GMP:
Beijing Capital International Airport
Haneda Airport
Taipei Songshan Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
Currently, $93 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Gimpo International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $200. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book six months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from SHA to GMP.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Gimpo International Airport. If you prefer to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
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Handy information about Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
SHA's address is 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.
85.58% of flights leaving Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport arrive at their destination according to schedule. Given its strong performance rating, disruptions are unlikely when flying out of SHA.
To get to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport from central Shanghai, it takes around 20 minutes if you're traveling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 9 miles from the airport to the city center.
Need a handy hotel near SHA? If you've booked an early flight from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Gimpo International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
Consider staying in a hotel close to GMP if you're taking a late Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Gimpo International Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Gimpo International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from GOGO Rent a Car, Gogo Rental Car Seoul or Hi Rent A Car and explore beyond Seoul's main sights.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Gimpo International Airport around one week before traveling.
Getting from Gimpo International Airport (GMP) to central Seoul
Gimpo International Airport to central Seoul is around 10 miles. Journey times can vary based on traffic and the time of day, so checking a navigation app for live updates is a good idea.
It typically takes 1 hour 5 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
July is the busiest month for flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Gimpo International Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Seoul in April.
Before locking in your flight from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Gimpo International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Seoul, with temperatures ranging from 66ºF to 90ºF.
Look for cheap tickets from SHA to GMP in January if you like traveling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 10ºF and 39ºF on average.
Explore more of South Korea
Busan is just one of the many places in South Korea waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Seoul. Around 200 miles away to the south-east, its best attractions include Haeundae Beach, Gamcheon Culture Village and Beomeosa Temple.
Incheon is another essential stop in South Korea and is around 35 miles west of Seoul. No journey is complete without a visit to Lawn Square of Incheon International Airport, Yeongjong Sky City No.23 Park and 스카이72 GC 바다코스.
