City guide · 6 places to explore
Seoul
Plan a first Seoul visit with palace and neighbourhood outings, Korean dishes, airport-transfer advice and official monthly climate averages.
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South Korea Travel Guide
Start a South Korea itinerary with a few well-chosen Seoul outings. Use the guide below to compare palace history, traditional crafts, market food and city views before choosing your priorities.
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Busan
Plan a first Busan trip with Gamcheon, Jagalchi, Haeundae, local dishes, airport rail advice and official monthly weather averages.
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When to visit
Compare the Seoul station’s monthly climate normals before choosing dates, then check a current forecast before departure. These city averages do not describe conditions throughout South Korea. Confirm whether your flight uses Incheon or Gimpo before planning your airport transfer.
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Current fares to South Korea
BEST DIRECT FARE28% belowBarcelona (BCN) to
Seoul (ICN)
Round trip13 Jan – 27 Jan14 days
From €747.00
Nonstop both ways12h 20m out · 14h 55m back
RECENTLY FOUNDHelsinki (HEL) to
Seoul (ICN)
Round trip12 Apr – 19 Apr7 days
From €831.00
Nonstop both ways11h 50m out · 13h 40m back
RECENTLY FOUNDLondon (LON) to
Seoul (ICN)
Round trip8 Feb – 23 Feb15 days
From £670.00
Nonstop both ways12h 30m out · 14h 55m back
RECENTLY FOUNDLos Angeles (LAX) to
Seoul (ICN)
Round trip10 Dec – 19 Dec9 days
From US$1,047.00
Nonstop both ways13h 35m out · 11h 10m back
RECENTLY FOUNDSydney (SYD) to
Seoul (ICN)
Round trip5 Jan – 12 Jan7 days
From A$1,828.00
Nonstop both ways11h out · 10h 15m back
RECENTLY FOUNDVancouver (YVR) to
Seoul (ICN)
Round trip30 Mar – 9 Apr10 days
From CA$1,429.00
Nonstop both ways11h 20m out · 9h 50m back
Flight routes to South Korea
Before you travel
Travel Health
Check the dated health section in your city guide, then review current official advice before departure. Advice depends on your full itinerary and personal circumstances; a city guide is not a medical consultation.
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