Hong Kong & Seoul: €493 with Air France & KLM Flights from Italy and Budapest (Checked Bag Adds €100)

SkyTeam members Air France and KLM are now selling flights from Italy and Budapest to Hong Kong and from Rome, Budapest and Copenhagen to Seoul starting at €493. The cheapest fare including checked bags adds €100 to the price. Departures are available in May, June, and from August to November 2025 for Hong Kong. For Seoul, most departures are in May and June, with extra dates scattered between November 2025 and March 2026.

You can find this fare with departure to Hong Kong from the following airports:

• Bologna at €493
• Turin at €496
• Naples at €497
• Milan Linate at €500
• Rome at €500
• Venice at €500
• Florence at €500
• Budapest at €515 (~HUF 200,460)

You can find this fare with departure to Seoul from the following airports:

• Rome at €546
• Budapest at €554 (~HUF 215,640)
• Copenhagen at €579 (~DKK 4,323)
• and more…

Our availability calendar highlights all possible flight dates for less than €550 with a maximum duration of 28 days. It will forward you to KLM with your selected flight dates.

Long-haul trips to Hong Kong and Seoul are operated by KLM’s Boeing 777-200 fleet (with 3-4-3 seating in economy class) or Air France’s Airbus A350-900 (with 3-3-3 seating).

Search & Book

According to the fare rules, this fare has no sales period. There is a minimum stay of 6 nights or a Saturday night and a maximum stay of three months. Departures are available in May, June, and from August to November 2025 for Hong Kong. For Seoul, most departures are in May and June, with dates scattered between November 2025 and March 2026.

You can use our calendar above that will show you availabilities. Once you select your dates, it will forward you to KLM’s website with your preselected flight dates. In this case, we don’t recommend booking through online travel agencies (OTAs), as they barely offer any savings. You can also search more specifically on Google Flights (instructions) for example by setting filters. You can then use our Go2 browser extension to book your flights.

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

KLM issues this deal in booking class L for the feeder flights and booking class R for the intercontinental flights. Here’s what the cheapest ticket from Bologna to Hong Kong would earn you:

Destination

Information & Tips for Hong Kong

Hong Kong is known for its skyline, Victoria Peak, harbour views, and a mix of modern and traditional sights like temples and street markets. The local currency is the Hong Kong dollar (HKD), and credit cards are widely accepted, though cash is still useful in smaller shops and markets. Prices are relatively high compared to much of Asia, especially for accommodation and dining. The weather is hot and humid in summer, with a cooler, more pleasant season from October to March. Typhoons can occur between June and October.

 

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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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