Star Alliance member LOT is currently selling premium economy tickets to Seoul for only £746 (~€855). To get this price you have to spend at least 24 hours in Warsaw on the outbound trip, as a way to avoid the UK’s departure tax. Another overnight stay is necessary in some cases on the inbound flight to get the best fare, too. As Warsaw is a beautiful city with low prices, that shouldn’t be a huge downside, though.
Sadly, it’s not as easy as usual to find these flights, as the Warsaw stopover requires booking through LOT’s multi-stop search. More on this, in the Search & Book section.
LOT’s website shows “ECONOMY” in the first step after you’ve selected the flights. This, however, is simply a bug on the website. On long-haul flights, you’ll be seated in premium economy. This becomes clear, once you select your seats.
After flying economy class, 2 hours from London to Warsaw on a Boeing 737 MAX 8, you’ll spend 26 hours in Warsaw. So, on the next day, you’ll board a Boeing 787 and take a seat in premium economy for the 11-hour flight to Seoul. On the way back, it’s the same thing, just that you no longer need to spend a night in Warsaw, but can directly continue to London after a short layover.
Search & Book
Regarding the fare rules, the only restriction mentioned is that you need to stay at least 6 days (or a Sunday) at your destination before flying back, and that you must book at least 90 days before departure. We’ve found available dates scattered throughout the year.
As mentioned before, finding these flights is not as easy as usual. Here’s how to find them:
Time needed: 5 minutes
How to book LOT flights to Seoul with a stopover in Warsaw
- Find available dates on Google Flights
First, you’ll have to see which dates are available. The easiest option is Google Flights, which displays the available dates on its calendar for any trip length that you want.
- Enter those dates in LOT’s multi-city search
Once you’ve found the dates that suit you best, go to LOT.com and enter the dates in the multi-city search. Remember, there are 4 segments. Warsaw-London, London-Warsaw on the day after you fly to Warsaw, Seoul-Warsaw and Warsaw-London either the day of your flight from Seoul or the day after. Also, remember to select “premium economy” as the travel class.
- Select the correct flights
You’ll be shown various flight options. However, you need to stay 24 hours in Warsaw in the outbound flight to get this price.
- Ignore the “ECONOMY” in the first booking step, select your seats, and book as usual
From there, the booking process becomes quite regular. You simply have to ignore the bug that displays “ECONOMY” instead of premium economy in the first flights overview. After entering your personal data, simply select the seats for your flights – that’s where you’re sure that you’re actually in premium economy.
Mileage
The long-haul tickets are issued in premium economy class R, while the flights between London and Warsaw are issued in economy class Y. Here’s what the entire trip should get you:
- 12,102 Award Miles + 200 Points on Miles&More
- 11,428 Award Miles + 1,304 PQP on United MileagePlus
- 11,428 Miles on Asiana Club
- 11,428 Miles on Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles
- 11,428 Miles on Aegean Miles+Bonus
- 11,428 Miles on Air Canada Aeroplan
- 11,428 Miles on EVA Infinity MileageLands
- 11,428 Miles on Copa ConnectMiles
- 11,428 Miles on Ethiopian ShebaMiles
- 11,428 Miles on Singapore KrisFlyer
- 11,428 Miles on Thai Royal Orchid Plus
- 11,428 Miles on TAP Miles&Go
- 11,428 Award Miles + 5,716 Tier Miles on Avianca LifeMiles
- 11,428 Miles on ANA Mileage Club
- 11,428 Miles on Egyptair Plus
- 11,428 Points + 2,286 SQC on Air Canada Aeroplan 2026
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Destination
Hotel prices in Seoul usually start at roughly €30, but can quickly jump to €65 if you want to stay in a nice location. Whichever category and hotel you opt for, make sure to get the best price! Our recommendation is to search on booking.com, or even on our own Travel-Dealz hotel search:
Information & Tips for Seoul
Seoul, South Korea’s vibrant capital, offers a mix of modern and traditional attractions, including Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon Hanok Village, and shopping districts like Myeongdong. The local currency is the South Korean won (KRW), and credit cards are widely accepted. The cost of living is moderate, with affordable street food and both budget and high-end dining options. Seoul experiences four distinct seasons: hot and humid summers, cold winters with snow, and mild spring and autumn, making spring and fall ideal times to visit.
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Information & Tips for South Korea
South Korea offers a mix of modern and traditional attractions, such as the palaces in Seoul, the temples in Gyeongju, and the scenic landscapes of Jeju Island. The local currency is the South Korean won (KRW), and credit cards are widely accepted. Prices can vary; street food and public transport are affordable, while high-end dining and shopping can be expensive. The weather has four distinct seasons—hot and humid summers, cold winters, and mild spring and autumn, with the best times to visit being spring (April–June) and fall (September–November).
South Korea’s transport infrastructure is highly efficient and easy to navigate. In cities, the subway systems in Seoul and other major cities are extensive, affordable, and user-friendly, with English signs in many places. Buses and taxis are also widely available. For intercity travel, the KTX high-speed trains are fast and comfortable, connecting major cities like Seoul, Busan, and Daegu in under 3 hours. Public transportation is reliable, but rush hours can be crowded, especially in big cities.
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