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There are 2 ways to get from Colombo to Seoul by plane or bus

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Fly to Incheon International Airport, bus
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1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Incheon International Airport (ICN)CMB - ICN
2. Take the bus from Incheon Int'l Airport T1 to Ramada Hotel and Suites Namdaemun
8h 41m
₩368,790–884,025
Fly to Gimpo International Airport
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Gimpo International Airport (GMP)CMB - GMP
14h 43m
₩472,390–1,463,125

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Incheon International Airport (ICN) flights

23Weekly Planes

10h 17mAverage Duration

₩385,858Cheapest Price

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Distance: 5,859.3 km
Duration: 8h 41m

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Seoul, South Korea?

SriLankan Airlines, Air China, and eight other airlines fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Gimpo International Airport (GMP) 4 times a day.

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Seoul, South Korea(opens in a new window)

The city that never sleeps, the South Korean capital is a haven for the young and the young-at-heart. The sprawling Dongdaemun market area with its 20+ malls is a shopper’s delight, while a visit to Lotte World, the largest indoor theme park in the world, is a guarantee for all-around fun. Immerse yourself in royal history at the Gyeongbokgung Royal Palace, and check out the Gahoe Museum where over 1,500 traditional Korean art and craft pieces are on display. Night owls will revel in the all-night diners offering a jam-packed food-and-drink menu, from bibimbap to Korean BBQ to soju shots.

Things to do in Seoul

Gyeongbokgung(Opens in a new window)

Gyeongbokgung, also known as Gyeongbokgung Palace or Gyeongbok Palace, was the main royal palace of the Joseon dynasty. Built in 1395, it is located in northern Seoul, South Korea. The largest of the Five Grand Palaces built by the Joseon dynasty, Gyeongbokgung served as the home of Kings of the Joseon dynasty, the Kings' households, as well as the government of Joseon.

Ewha Womans University(Opens in a new window)

Ewha Womans University is a private women's university in Seoul, South Korea founded in 1886 by the American Methodist Episcopal Church. It is currently the world's largest female educational institute and is one of the most prestigious universities in South Korea.

National Museum of Korea(Opens in a new window)

The National Museum of Korea is the flagship museum of Korean history and art in South Korea and is the cultural organization that represents Korea. Since its establishment in 1945, the museum has been committed to various studies and research activities in the fields of archaeology, history, and art, continuously developing a variety of exhibitions and education programs.

War Memorial of Korea(Opens in a new window)

War Memorial of Korea is located in Yongsan-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, South Korea. It opened in 1994 on the former site of the army headquarters to exhibit and memorialize the military history of Korea. The building was built for the purpose of preventing war through lessons in wretched Korean war and for peaceful reunification (Republic of Korea and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea). The memorial building has six indoor exhibition rooms and an outdoor exhibition centre displaying war memorabilia and military equipment.

Places to stay in Seoul

Orakai Insadong Suites(Opens in a new window)

8.7Fabulous

Lotte Hotel Seoul(Opens in a new window)

8.7Fabulous

L7 MYEONGDONG by LOTTE HOTELS(Opens in a new window)

8.8Fabulous

Royal Hotel Seoul(Opens in a new window)

8.6Fabulous

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