Star Alliance member LOT Polish Airlines is currently selling discounted tickets from Budapest to the South Korean capital Seoul. With a stop in Warsaw, you can reach the country for as little as €836 (~HUF 327,003).
Our availability calendar highlights all possible flight dates at the lowest price for trips up to 28 days. It will forward you to Skyscanner, or to LOT (~€25 more expensive) with your selected flight dates:
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After flying economy class from Budapest to Warsaw on a Boeing with a Boeing 737 or Embraer 190, you’ll stay a short time in Warsaw. Then you’ll board a Boeing 787 and take a seat in premium economy for the 11-hour flight to Seoul. You can expect a 2-3-2 seating pattern in premium economy.
LOT’s premium economy seats look like they are 50 years old. Nevertheless, LOT does have a few advantages. The seats are very wide, the recline is fantastic, and you enjoy all priority services at the airport (except lounge access). The recline however can also be a downside, as you’ll basically have the person in front of you on your lap (which is why reserving the bulkhead seats may be a wise decision). Another strange feature: The inflight entertainment screen is not on the back of the seat but has to be taken out of the armrest. Also, LOT has no wifi, not even for a charge.
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Some EU citizens can enter South Korea visa-free and stay for up to 90 days until the end of 2025. Please check if you have to register via K-ETA before starting your trip.
Search & Book
According to the fare rules, these tickets are on sale without a distinct travel or sales period. You have to stay at least 6 days (or a Sunday) in Korea to get the lowest fare.
Google Flights helps you find available flight dates as does our calendar above. While you can purchase tickets through Skyscanner, or pay roughly €25 more when buying them directly from LOT’s website.
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
LOT issues the economy class tickets between Budapest and Warsaw in booking class Y and premium economy segments in booking class R. You can expect the following credits:
- 12,102 Award Miles + 200 Points on Miles&More
- 10,602 Miles on Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles
- 10,602 Miles on Thai Royal Orchid Plus
- 10,272 Award Miles + 1,112 PQP on United MileagePlus
- 10,272 Miles on Asiana Club
- 10,272 Miles on Aegean Miles+Bonus
- 10,272 Miles on Air Canada Aeroplan
- 10,272 Miles on EVA Infinity MileageLands
- 10,272 Miles on Copa ConnectMiles
- 10,272 Miles on Ethiopian ShebaMiles
- 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
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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