Star Alliance member LOT Polish Airlines offers a good deal for its service between Budapest and Seoul, selling business class roundtrips as low as €1,307 (~HUF 509,723) via online travel agencies and for €1,353 (~HUF 527,662) on its website. This fare comes with three pieces of hold luggage and reasonable mileage.
These prices come with a change of planes in Warsaw. While the carrier also offers nonstop services between the two cities, those tickets are approx. €300 more expensive than the connecting flights.
Our availability calendar highlights all possible flight dates at the lowest price for trips up to 28 days. It will forward you to our flight search with your preselected flight dates. There you can choose between OTAs and LOT’s offer. If you’re looking for extra flexibility, we recommend taking LOT’s offer.
LOT operates a couple of nonstop international routes out of Budapest. All of them are Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner services, with a contemporary business class product. The airline uses the same planes for flights from Warsaw.
The Polish airline LOT only has one long-haul aircraft type, the Boeing 787 (Dreamliner) – thus every flight will have the exact same seats. Everything is slightly above average, except the seat alignment (2-2-2), which doesn’t offer direct access to the aisle for the window seats. A further disadvantage of flying with LOT: There’s no Wi-Fi, even if you’d be willing to pay for it. So, if you intend to work (with internet access) during the flight, you should choose a different airline. LOT is, however, very generous with its baggage allowance (3 x 32 kg).
Though the shortest way leads over Russian airspace, LOT is currently avoiding flying over the country and takes are more Southern route.
Search & Book
According to fare rules, this offer is valid without an expiration date. It is valid for flights leaving Hungary between December 2022 and October 2023. This fare covers trips at least three days long. You have to book at least 28 days in advance to secure the lowest fare. You can find great availability in the first half of 2023, as well as in August and September.
You will have no problem finding these fares on Google Flights (instructions). You can use dates from Google to find the cheapest ticket via our flight search or book directly at LOT.com, where the price will increase by approx. €90.
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.
Mileage
LOT issues tickets in booking class F. This is a basic business fare – at least 100% of your travel distance will be credited on most Star Alliance frequent flyer programs:
- 16,904 Award Miles + 480 Points on Miles&More
- 15,410 Miles on Ethiopian ShebaMiles
- 13,502 Miles on Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles
- 10,852 Miles on Asiana Club
- 10,786 Miles on Aegean Miles+Bonus
- 10,602 Miles on Thai Royal Orchid Plus
- 10,272 Award Miles + 1,716 PQP on United MileagePlus
- 10,272 Miles on Air Canada Aeroplan
- 10,272 Miles on EVA Infinity MileageLands
- 10,272 Miles on Copa ConnectMiles
- 10,272 Miles on Singapore KrisFlyer
- 10,272 Miles on TAP Miles&Go
- 10,272 Award Miles + 5,138 Tier Miles on Avianca LifeMiles
- 10,272 Miles on ANA Mileage Club
- 10,272 Miles on Egyptair Plus
- 10,272 Points + 2,054 SQC on Air Canada Aeroplan 2026
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Destination
Hotel prices in Seoul usually start at roughly €30, depending on the hotel category. 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 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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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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