Cheap flights to Seoul

Cheap flights to Seoul

The cheapest one-way fare found this week from each departure city, in the currency we show for that city.

• From BangkokJul 1, nonstop $128
• From DubaiDec 5, 1 stop $180
• From MadridNov 14, 1 stop €260
• From IstanbulOct 30, 2 stops €272
• From MilanOct 20, 2 stops €282
• From ViennaNov 21, 1 stop €290
• From BudapestNov 14, 2 stops €292
• From LisbonNov 18, 3 stops €298
• From Los AngelesNov 10, 1 stop $325
• From LondonNov 11, 2 stops £260
• From WarsawDec 16, 2 stops PLN 1,332
• From ParisDec 21, 1 stop €309

When it’s cheapest to fly to Seoul

October, November and January, going by fares found this week from 24 departure cities. Lower bars are cheaper.

1. OctOctober 2026: about 11% above each city’s cheapest month
2. NovNovember 2026: about 4% above each city’s cheapest month
3. DecDecember 2026: about 29% above each city’s cheapest month
4. JanJanuary 2027: about 15% above each city’s cheapest month
5. MarMarch 2027: about 27% above each city’s cheapest month
6. AprApril 2027: about 43% above each city’s cheapest month
7. MayMay 2027: about 39% above each city’s cheapest month
8. JulJuly 2027: about 92% above each city’s cheapest month

Weather in Seoul

Average daily high and low and monthly precipitation, 1991–2020 normals.

Source: Seoul on Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Arriving in Seoul

Flights land at Incheon (ICN, 48 km from the centre) and Gimpo (GMP, 15 km from the centre).

Airport transfer

• Welcome PickupsPre-booked private transfer into Seoul at a fixed price; the driver meets you at arrivals.
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• Kiwitaxi from IncheonPrivate car or minivan at a fixed price, booked in advance.
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Car and scooter hire

• Car hire at Incheon (ICN)Compare rental companies at the airport.
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• Local car rental in South KoreaCars from local rental companies, booked online.
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Luggage storage

• Luggage storage in SeoulDrop your bags at a shop or hotel near the station or centre, from a few euros a day.
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Things to do in Seoul

Popular experiences on Viator, as Viator ranks them. “From” is the lowest price per person; the price for your date and group can differ.

• Best DMZ Tour Korea from Seoul (Suspension Bridge & JSA Museum) 7–9 hours, free cancellation (terms on Viator) From $50 per person
• Seoul Street Food Market Tour 2 hours, free cancellation (terms on Viator) From $75 per person
• Seoul City Sightseeing Tour Including Gyeongbokgung Palace, N Seoul Tower, and Namsangol Hanok Village 8 hours, free cancellation (terms on Viator) From $32 per person

• All tours in Seoul on ViatorTours, day trips and tickets; many can be cancelled for free.
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• Seoul on KlookTours, attraction tickets and transport passes, with a wide choice in Asia.
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Mobile data in South Korea

A travel eSIM for South Korea costs from $4. Install it before you fly; most plans start when you first connect in the destination.

• 1 GB, 3 days$4
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• 3 GB, 3 days$8
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• 5 GB, 7 days$10
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