{ "response": { "Key": "GMP-TYO", "orig": { "code": "GMP", "type": "airport", "city": "Seoul", "fullCity": "Seoul, Korea", "airport": "Gimpo Intl Airport" }, "dest": { "code": "TYO", "type": "airport", "city": "Tokyo", "fullCity": "Tokyo, Japan", "airport": "Narita Intl Airport" }, "faq": { "q0": { "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Seoul to Tokyo?", "answer": "The flight from Seoul Gimpo to Tokyo is about 730 miles and typically takes 2 hours 10 minutes nonstop, with the return leg to Seoul taking 2 hours 30 minutes due to prevailing winds.", "methodology": "Carrier service, flight times and distances for this route come from our flight-schedule database, which draws on published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data, and observed operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We report the days of the week and the departure times each carrier operates. The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time, given both per carrier and across all carriers on the route; where a schedule does not publish an elapsed time, it is derived from the scheduled departure and arrival times converted to UTC. Outbound and return times are computed by the same method, so the difference between them is directly comparable and reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in derivation. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two specific airports named, so an actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer. Where shown, on-time departure and arrival rates and cancellation rates come from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) Airline On-Time Performance dataset, which covers U.S. domestic routes only; where a typical fare is shown, it comes from the U.S. DOT Airline Origin and Destination Survey (DB1B), a quarterly 10% sample of tickets sold.", "toolsUsed": [ "flight_schedule" ] }, "q1": { "question": "Are there any direct flights from Seoul to Tokyo?", "answer": "Yes, there are plenty of non‑stop flights from Seoul (GMP) to Tokyo (TYO), all landing at Haneda (HND). Four airlines — ANA (NH), Asiana (OZ), Korean Air (KE), and JAL (JL) — operate daily service, together offering about 140 departures a week from early morning through late evening. The flight takes roughly 2 hours 10 minutes eastbound and about 2½ hours on the return.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours. Red-eye flights are identified from scheduled local departure and arrival times in our flight-schedule database — built from published airline timetables and official schedule data, including U.S. Department of Transportation records for domestic routes — flagging services that depart late at night and arrive the following morning; for connecting itineraries the red-eye is based on the timing of the overnight long-haul leg. Carrier service, flight times and distances for this route come from our flight-schedule database, which draws on published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data, and observed operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We report the days of the week and the departure times each carrier operates. The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time, given both per carrier and across all carriers on the route; where a schedule does not publish an elapsed time, it is derived from the scheduled departure and arrival times converted to UTC. Outbound and return times are computed by the same method, so the difference between them is directly comparable and reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in derivation. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two specific airports named, so an actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer. Where shown, on-time departure and arrival rates and cancellation rates come from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) Airline On-Time Performance dataset, which covers U.S. domestic routes only; where a typical fare is shown, it comes from the U.S. DOT Airline Origin and Destination Survey (DB1B), a quarterly 10% sample of tickets sold. Aircraft types are taken from the equipment each operating carrier schedules on this route, drawn from published airline timetables and airline equipment schedules in our flight-schedule database. They describe typical scheduled aircraft and can vary with seasonal or day-of-week assignments and last-minute equipment swaps.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines", "redeye_flights", "flight_schedule", "route_aircraft" ] }, "q6": { "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Seoul to Tokyo?", "answer": "No overnight (red-eye) flights operate from Seoul (GMP) to Tokyo (TYO) — there are no nonstop red-eyes, and no connecting itineraries whose long leg is a red-eye were found.", "methodology": "Red-eye flights are identified from scheduled local departure and arrival times in our flight-schedule database — built from published airline timetables and official schedule data, including U.S. Department of Transportation records for domestic routes — flagging services that depart late at night and arrive the following morning; for connecting itineraries the red-eye is based on the timing of the overnight long-haul leg.", "toolsUsed": [ "redeye_flights" ] }, "q7": { "question": "Which airlines usually operate this route from Seoul to Tokyo?", "answer": "All Nippon Airways (ANA), Asiana Airlines, Korean Air, and Japan Airlines fly nonstop from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Tokyo Haneda (HND). ANA operates the most flights at 42 per week, followed by Asiana and Korean Air with 35 each, and Japan Airlines with 28 weekly flights. All carriers offer daily service with multiple departures throughout the day. Specific median fares are not listed for this route.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines" ] }, "q8": { "question": "If I need a connection, what are common layover cities between Seoul and Tokyo?", "answer": "For a connection between Seoul and Tokyo, common layover cities include Busan, Osaka, and Fukuoka, which offer short flight times and efficient transfers, keeping total travel time low. These hubs provide frequent connections and often allow visa‑free transit for many nationalities." }, "q10": { "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Tokyo?", "answer": "Late March to early April and late October to November offer mild temperatures and fewer tourists outside cherry blossom and autumn foliage peaks." }, "q11": { "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Seoul to Tokyo?", "answer": "Bring a passport valid for your stay, a visa if required, proof of onward travel, a payment method for baggage, and any required vaccination or health certificates." }, "q12": { "question": "Which airport should I use in Tokyo?", "answer": "Narita is the main international gateway, handling most long‑haul and full‑service flights from GMP, but it is farther from central Tokyo. Haneda is closer to downtown and popular for domestic and regional routes, including some international services, making it a convenient choice for business travellers." }, "q14": { "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Tokyo airport?", "answer": "Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) has an on-site transit hotel, The Royal Park Hotel Tokyo Haneda Transit, located airside in Terminal 3 near boarding gate 114 and accessible without leaving the restricted area for eligible international transit or departing passengers. Terminals 1 and 2 do not have dedicated sleeping facilities, but Terminal 2 offers many quiet spots with armrest-free benches for overnight rest, and a free shuttle connects all terminals. No capsule hotels or sleeping pods are available at Haneda.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/asia/tokyo_haneda.htm", "title": "Tokyo Haneda Airport Guide (HND) - Sleeping in Airports", "time_published": "2026-01-07T17:08:35Z" }, { "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/guides/tokyo-haneda-airport-guide.htm", "title": "Tokyo Haneda Airport Guide (HND) - Sleeping in Airports", "favicon": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/nitropack_static/oBWrHkPujHTPIaVWqdDSDhClXUyrYhhb/assets/images/optimized/rev-b853180/www.sleepinginairports.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/cropped-sia-logo-180x180.png", "time_published": "2018-10-02T00:00:31Z" }, { "url": "https://royalparkhotels.co.jp/en/the/tokyohaneda/transit/index.html", "title": "Transit Hotel - [Official] The Royal Park Hotel Tokyo Haneda- Haneda Airport Terminal 3 Building - Hotel in Tokyo" }, { "url": "https://activities.marriott.com/asia/japan/tokyo/activities/tokyo_haneda_airport_hnd_to_tokyo_hotel_address_round_trip_private_transfer-XG21GV", "title": "Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) to Tokyo hotel/address - Round-Trip Private Transfer", "time_published": "2026-04-05T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "http://activities.marriott.com/asia/japan/tokyo/activities/tokyo_haneda_airport_hnd_transfer_private_transfer_single_way-XBZVQ9", "title": "Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) Transfer Private Transfer(Single way)", "time_published": "2026-04-04T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.royalparkhotels.co.jp/en/the/tokyohaneda/about/gallery/", "title": "Gallery - [Official] The Royal Park Hotel Tokyo Haneda- Inside Haneda Airport Terminal 3 - Hotel in Tokyo", "time_published": "2026-04-15T00:00:00Z" } ] }, "q15": { "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Narita Intl Airport?", "answer": "Tokyo Haneda Airport, the destination airport for flights from Seoul Gimpo, provides free Wi‑Fi throughout its terminals. Currency exchange offices are available in all terminals, and there are prayer rooms located in Terminal 3. Specific terminal locations are not detailed in the available information.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haneda%20Airport", "title": "Haneda Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-27T06:20:30Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haneda_Airport_Terminal_1_Station", "title": "Haneda Airport Terminal 1 Station", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-06-10T02:50:49Z" }, { "url": "https://www.tokyo-airport-bldg.co.jp/en/sustainability/social/relief_and_safety/03/index.html", "title": "Facility and Service Information｜Japan Airport Terminal Co., Ltd.", "time_published": "2002-01-01T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.tokyo-airport-bldg.co.jp/en/index.html", "title": "Japan Airport Terminal Co., Ltd.", "time_published": "2025-12-05T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.mlit.go.jp/en/report/press/kouku07_hh_000001.html", "title": "Press Release：Revision of Domestic Passenger Service Facility Charge（PSFC）at Tokyo Int’l Airport(HANEDA) - MLIT Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism", "time_published": "2014-01-07T00:00:00Z" } ] }, "q17": { "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Seoul to Tokyo?", "answer": "The most common aircraft on nonstop flights from Seoul Gimpo to Tokyo are Boeing 737-800s, Boeing 737s, Airbus A330-300s, and Boeing 787 variants (787-8 and 787-9), though the exact type varies by airline and day — Korean Air, Asiana, Jeju Air, Jin Air, T'way, Air Seoul, and several Japanese carriers all operate the route with a mix of narrowbody and widebody jets. A number of flights also use unspecified aircraft, so the full picture is broader than what's listed. Wi‑Fi and seatback entertainment are widely available on these routes, especially on the widebody services, but specifics depend on the operating carrier.", "methodology": "Aircraft types are taken from the equipment each operating carrier schedules on this route, drawn from published airline timetables and airline equipment schedules in our flight-schedule database. They describe typical scheduled aircraft and can vary with seasonal or day-of-week assignments and last-minute equipment swaps.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_aircraft" ] }, "q18": { "question": "Which airline alliances serve flights from Seoul to Tokyo?", "answer": "Nonstop flights from Seoul Gimpo to Tokyo are operated by All Nippon Airways and Asiana Airlines (both Star Alliance), Korean Air (SkyTeam), and Japan Airlines (oneworld), so all three major global alliances serve the route directly. No major non-alliance carrier operates nonstop service here.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines", "article_lookup" ] }, "q20": { "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Seoul?", "answer": "At Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP), the main and most widely accessible lounge is the Sky Hub Lounge located airside in the International Terminal near gates 35 and R1. It is a Priority Pass lounge, so eligible cardholders, business-class passengers on select airlines, and those purchasing a day pass can enter. The lounge offers standard amenities including complimentary alcoholic drinks, air conditioning, disabled access, and flight information monitors, though stays are limited to 3–5 hours. No airline-branded lounges (such as Korean Air or Asiana) appear to be publicly confirmed at GMP.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/south-korea/gimpo-international", "title": "Gimpo International Airport GMP Lounges - GMP Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass", "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://americanexpress.com/nl-nl/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/GMP", "title": "American Express Lounges at Gimpo International Airport | Amex NL", "time_published": "2026-05-03T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/GMP", "title": "American Express Lounges at Gimpo International Airport | Amex US", "favicon": "https://www.americanexpress.com/apple-touch-icon-152x152.png" }, { "url": "https://prioritypass.com/en/lounges/south-korea/seoul-gimpo-international/gmp4-sky-hub-lounge", "title": "Sky Hub Lounge GMP AIRPORT International Terminal Seoul Gimpo International | Priority Pass", "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gimpo_International_Airport", "title": "Gimpo International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-20T00:34:01Z" } ] }, "q21": { "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Seoul to Tokyo?", "answer": "Baggage allowance depends on the airline and fare type. Basic economy often excludes checked bags, while standard economy typically includes one checked bag and a carry‑on. Premium cabins provide higher allowances." }, "q22": { "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Seoul to Tokyo?", "answer": "Flights from Seoul to Tokyo typically offer Economy and some carriers include flat-bed Business class; Premium Economy is uncommon, and First Class is not usually available." }, "q23": { "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?", "answer": "Policies differ by airline and fare; flexible and higher cabin tickets often allow same‑day changes or standby, while basic economy fares rarely do." } } } }