Seoul: €431 LOT Flights from Amsterdam (€505 with Luggage)

The Polish Star Alliance member, LOT, is currently offering cheap tickets on the route from Amsterdam to Seoul. If you are willing to depart from Amsterdam, you can secure a round-trip flight for as low as €431. This price includes only 8 kg of hand luggage. Availability exists for the travel period from November 2024 to March 2025.

If you need checked baggage for this trip, you can book the Economy Standard fare directly on LOT’s website starting at €500 for the round trip. If you have a corresponding status (Miles&More FTL/SEN/HON, or Star Alliance Gold), you can also give up a checked bag weighing up to 23 kg for free in the Economy Saver fare.

Using our booking form, you can quickly and easily find the cheapest flights on your preferred dates. With one click, you can then be redirected directly to Skyscanner or LOT’s website – which is about €15 more expensive but definitely the better option if you want to book a fare that includes luggage. We have also marked the best combinations for round-trip flights (with a maximum stay of 28 days) in the calendar below in green:

You will first fly with LOT from Amsterdam to Warsaw. On this route, Embraer 190 aircraft are used. There are 106 seats in a 2-2 configuration and the average legroom on this feeder route is 76 centimeters. After a short stay in the Polish capital, you will transfer to a Boeing 787-8, which will take you to Seoul. The economy class consists of a total of 213 seats in a 3-3-3 arrangement.

Search & Book

According to the fare rules, flights can be booked until September 18, 2024 for travel from November 2024 to March 2025, according to the fare conditions, you can stay at the destination for a maximum of 12 months. Without a visa, however, the stay in South Korea is limited to 90 days. If you don’t mind to do a overnight layover in Warsaw you will be able to find more dates for this deal.

You can quickly and easily find suitable dates using Google Flights (instructions). You can then book either via Skyscanner or directly with LOT. We recommend the latter if you wish to book a fare that includes luggage.

Why is booking with an airline better than with an online travel agency?

More often than not, online travel agencies offer lower fares than airlines do. We still recommend booking with the airlines directly. There are two main reasons for that:

Better Customer Service
In case any problems like delays, cancellations or missed connections arise, you can communicate directly with the airline. The airline has to take care of you because you have a contract with them.

If a travel agency issues your ticket, you may have to reach out to them first. You also depend on your OTA to forward information like flight changes instead of receiving them directly from the airline. In many cases, you may get a prime exhibition of responsibility shifting rather than problem-solving.

This especially applies to premium tickets. You don’t want to spend more than €1,000 to wind up with some budget OTA’s telephone hotline in case anything goes wrong.

Baggage and Other Fees
Economy fares not including hold luggage are industry standard by now. In most cases, travel agencies charge much higher baggage fees than the airlines themselves. If bags are not included in your fare, airlines are often the cheaper alternative.

This also applies to other things like food services, insurances or priority treatment. In almost all cases, you pay less for additional amenities when booking on the airlines’ website.

Miles & Points

The tickets are issued in booking class L. The entire trip will get you the following mileage credits:

Destination

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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Cover Picture: Ditmar Lange