Star Alliance carrier Lufthansa currently sells discounted economy tickets from Budapest to South Korea’s capital Seoul, with prices going as low as HUF 196,600 (~€500) for a light ticket. This fare includes a cabin, but no hold luggage. The cheapest fare including a checked bag is available for HUF 32,000 (~€81) more on Lufthansa’s website.
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, since the airline sells the cheapest tickets on its website.
These flights require a change of planes in either Frankfurt or Munich. From Frankfurt, you’d be flying a Boeing 747-8i (3-4-3 seating in economy class) to Seoul, from Munich you’d ride an Airbus A350-900 (3-3-3) to Incheon.
Search & Book
According to the fare rules, these tickets are not bound to a travel or sales period. You need to stay at least six days or one night from Saturday to Sunday in South Korea to get the lowest fare. Availability is scattered from May through October 2024, with your best shot at the cheapest tickets in June and September 2024.
Google Flights helps you find additional flight dates. Since the cheapest tickets are available on Lufthansa’s website, it’s a no-brainer to purchase them there directly.
Mileage
Lufthansa issues tickets for all flight segments in booking class K. A roundtrip via Frankfurt earns the following miles and points:
- 3,494 Miles on ANA Mileage Club
- 2,914 Award Miles + 582 PQP on United MileagePlus
- 2,914 CV Points on Vistara Club Vistara
- 2,904 Points on SAS EuroBonus
- 1,560 Award Miles + 160 Points on Miles&More
Information & Tips for Seoul
Seoul is the capital of South Korea and with 11.8 million inhabitants and a metropolitan region of around 25.6 million also the largest. The city is an important cultural and economic center in the Asian region.
Flights to Seoul
Flights to Korea are unfortunately not as cheap as to China or Southeast Asia, but there are – especially if you are flexible – some bargains that are definitely worth it.
For flights to Seoul, one should usually be prepared to pay between 400€ and 500€ for a good deal. Often there are also bargains in Business Class, especially from LOT.
You should avoid the school holidays, especially the summer holidays. During this period, airfares quickly rise to more than 700€ and partly reach heights of up to 1.000€ for a direct flight in economy. Good deals are not to be expected during this period.
Best Time to Travel
The best time to visit Seoul is from March to May or from September to November. Thanks to comparatively mild temperatures and plenty of sunshine, these months are best suited for tourism.
From the Airport to the City Center
International long-haul flights usually arrive at Seoul-Incheon Airport. The express train to the city centre departs every 30 minutes and takes 40-45 minutes and costs approx. 6,50€. For a taxi you pay between 47€ and 70€.
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Information & Tips for South Korea
South Korea, officially Republic of Korea, is a country located on the Southern part of the Korean peninsula. It is one of Asia’s fastest developing countries and features stand alone traits such as language, culture and cuisine. Especially Korean food (Teriyaki) and music (K-Pop) get more and more popular in Europe and North America.
Visa & Immigration
Citizens of the European Union, Canada, America and Australia get 90 days of visa free stay upon arrival. If you’re not from one of these countries or planning on a longer stay, this official website for foreigners travelling to Korea might be of help.
Currency
Korea’s currency is the Korean Won (KRW). €1 equals roughly KRW 1,300. You can exchange currency in cash or withdraw it by using your credit card at various ATMs. The most used banknotes are KRW 1,000; 5,000; 10,000 & 50,000. Paying with credit card is possible is many hotels, stores and restaurants, not unlike in Europe.
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