Star Alliance members Lufthansa and SWISS currently sell business class tickets from Sweden to Seoul for a decent price. Starting at SEK 18,549 (~€1,709), you can fly from Gothenburg to the Korean capital while enjoying a lie-flat seat on the long way East. In addition, you also have an increased baggage allowance, priority services and lounge access before and between flights. Departures are scattered throughout the year, with excellent availability in January through March and July & August 2026.
Our availability calendar highlights all possible flight dates at the lowest price for trips up to 28 days. It will forward you to Lufthansa with your selected flight dates.
We have sorted out itineraries with longer layovers in Germany or two stops. If you don’t mind these, availability gets broader (and prices slightly cheaper).
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All itineraries include a change of planes in either Frankfurt, Munich or Zurich both ways. Flights within Europe are European business class flights, on which you benefit from better service and an empty seat next to you. Long-haul segments see you sit in Lufthansa’s old business class (lie-flat-seats in a 2-2-2 pattern across all planes) or Swiss’ slightly better product.
Generally, Travel-Dealz writers and readers are not big fans of the Lufthansa business class, even though it is definitely not bad. One reason for that is that the service is too inconsistent: From extremely friendly and quick to unfriendly and slow – everything is possible with Lufthansa, even in business class. Regarding the seats, they are mostly fine, though not really on-par with the competition anymore. That’s why the airline is now slowly installing their new Allegris seats.
With SWISS, it very much depends on the specific seat, as SWISS has a throne seat in every row. While the double seats share a platform in the middle, the throne seat has its own platform on each side, which you won’t have to share with anyone. Those seats thus offer privacy and comfort to an extent that the other seats cannot compete with. Therefore, you may be disappointed if you don’t get one of the throne seats, even if the other seats obviously also have a very high standard. In the future, SWISS will have a new business class, called “Swiss Senses”, which is basically Lufthansa’s Allegris cabin, but in red.
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 flights are on sale without a distinct sales or travel period. You need to stay at least ten days in South Korea to get the lowest price. Departures are scattered throughout the year, with excellent availability in January through March and July & August 2026.
Google Flights has some accuracy issues when previewing these flights. Because of this, you may also want to consult Lufthansa’s best price search. That comes with the added bonus of letting you purchase tickets directly from the airline, which we recommend for premium fares.
Editor’s Note: On many dates, Lufthansa is the only airline charging less than €3,000 for these tickets, making this a worthwhile offer. While their 2-2-2 pattern in business is outdated and offers little privacy, it’s surely not worth paying double to avoid it. Lufthansa’s lounges in Frankfurt and Munich on the other hand are among the better offerings from any European carrier at their home base.
Miles & Points
Both airlines issue tickets for all flight segments in booking class P. However, flying with Swiss is more advantageous with some Star Alliance frequent flyer programs. Here is what a trip via Zurich earns you:
- 20,462 Miles on Air China PhoenixMiles
- 15,892 Miles on Singapore KrisFlyer
- 15,892 Miles on ITA Volare
- 12,714 Award Miles + 2,544 PQP on United MileagePlus
- 12,714 Miles on Aegean Miles+Bonus
- 12,714 Miles on Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles
- 12,714 Miles on Asiana Club
- 12,714 Award Miles + 6,358 Tier Miles on Avianca LifeMiles
- 12,714 Miles on Copa ConnectMiles
- 12,714 Miles on Ethiopian ShebaMiles
- 12,714 Miles on EVA Infinity MileageLands
- 12,714 Award Miles on LATAM Pass
- 12,714 Miles on TAP Miles&Go
- 12,714 Miles on Thai Royal Orchid Plus
- 12,714 Miles on Egyptair Plus
- 11,790 Miles on Air Canada Aeroplan
- 11,790 Points + 2,358 SQC on Air Canada Aeroplan 2026
- 8,900 Miles on ANA Mileage Club
- 6,292 Award Miles + 480 Points on Miles&More
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You would earn the following for flying Lufthansa via Munich:
- 19,634 Miles on Air China PhoenixMiles
- 15,250 Miles on Singapore KrisFlyer
- 15,250 Miles on ITA Volare
- 12,200 Award Miles + 2,440 PQP on United MileagePlus
- 12,200 Miles on Copa ConnectMiles
- 12,200 Miles on Thai Royal Orchid Plus
- 12,200 Award Miles on LATAM Pass
- 11,382 Miles on Air Canada Aeroplan
- 11,382 Points + 2,276 SQC on Air Canada Aeroplan 2026
- 8,540 Miles on ANA Mileage Club
- 6,292 Award Miles + 480 Points on Miles&More
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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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