Flights from London to Seoul: Best prices, time to go and all you need to know

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Route details

8857 km

Distance

Direct flights to Seoul

Weather now

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+43°F

Broken clouds

Airports

GMP

16km

ICN

49km

SSN

18km

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February

2026

Flight prices from London to Seoul

Typically the return flight from London to Seoul costs about that much:

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Which is the cheapest month to fly to Seoul?

Here are approximate min and max prices for London to Seoul flight (one-way) at the moment:

We don’t have data for this route yet. Try searching different months by clicking on them below and get a feeling of when it’s best to fly for you.

Is Seoul an expensive destination?

We have compared flights from London to Seoul with other routes:

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Price per kilometer: -- $ / km

Unfortunately we don’t yet have enough data for this route to tell if it’s expensive or not.

Direct flights from London to Seoul

There are 3 airlines that fly directly from London to Seoul: Asiana Airlines, Korean Air, Virgin Atlantic if you are departing from London. Most airlines that have direct connections are departing from Heathrow Airport. Most airlines arrive to Incheon International Airport. Most flights depart on Friday.

Airlines that have direct flights from London to Seoul

Asiana Airlines

LHR

ICN

Korean Air

LHR

ICN

Virgin Atlantic

LHR

ICN

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Airlines that have connecting flights from London to Seoul

There are 10 other airlines that fly from London to Seoul, including SWISS, Turkish Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways and others.

SWISS

Turkish Airlines

Singapore Airlines

Qatar Airways

Airports in Seoul and London

Seoul has 3 airports and London has 10 airports.

Seoul

London

Gimpo International Airport (GMP)

16 km from Seoul city center.

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Taxi

~20 min.

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Bus

~60 min.

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Train

~25 min.

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Shuttle

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Subway

~40 min.

Incheon International Airport (ICN)

https://www.airport.kr/

49 km from Seoul city center.

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Taxi

~30 min.

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Bus

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Train

~55 min.

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Shuttle

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Subway

3 airlines with direct flights

Seoul Air Base (SSN)

18 km from Seoul city center.

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Taxi

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Bus

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Train

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Shuttle

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Subway

Which airport in Seoul is better?

The closest airport to Seoul city center is Gimpo International Airport (GMP) with 16 km distance. The quickest way to get to city center is to take a bus from Gimpo International Airport (GMP), trip will take 60 min. Most airlines like Asiana Airlines, Korean Air, Virgin Atlantic with direct flights are flying to Incheon International Airport (ICN).

Planning a trip from London to Seoul? Check the weather

16 Days Weather Forecast

Here’s how the weather in Seoul looks currently:

Today, 15 February

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+43°F

Broken clouds

5 m/s

78 %

Mon, 16 February

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+36°F

Clear sky

3 m/s

31 %

Tue, 17 February

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+37°F

Clear sky

4 m/s

23 %

Wed, 18 February

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+41°F

Clear sky

6 m/s

32 %

Thu, 19 February

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+36°F

Clear sky

3 m/s

21 %

Fri, 20 February

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+41°F

Broken clouds

2 m/s

34 %

Sat, 21 February

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+50°F

Broken clouds

2 m/s

43 %

Sun, 22 February

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+43°F

Snow

6 m/s

46 %

Mon, 23 February

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+27°F

Snow

6 m/s

50 %

Tue, 24 February

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+34°F

Snow

6 m/s

49 %

Wed, 25 February

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+37°F

Broken clouds

6 m/s

46 %

Thu, 26 February

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+37°F

Clear sky

2 m/s

26 %

Fri, 27 February

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+43°F

Clear sky

2 m/s

28 %

Sat, 28 February

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+45°F

Clear sky

2 m/s

36 %

Sun, 01 March

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+43°F

Broken clouds

2 m/s

40 %

Mon, 02 March

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+43°F

Clear sky

3 m/s

17 %

How expensive is Seoul?

Seoul prices compared to London:

Seoul is in average 25% cheaper than London. The biggest difference is Re. The smallest difference is Clothing (+0%) and Sports (-4%).

Some Price Examples (vs London):

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Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

$9.87 vs $28.94

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Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

$61.69 vs $115.75

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McMeal at McDonalds

$8.01 vs $11.58

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Cappuccino (regular)

$5.90 vs $5.65

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Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

$2.15 vs $2.90

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Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$1.09 vs $2.18

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Milk (regular), (1 liter)

$3.15 vs $1.82

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Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

$3.72 vs $1.95

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Eggs (regular) (12)

$4.58 vs $4.29

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Local Cheese (1kg)

$20.62 vs $13.18

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Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$13.07 vs $11.91

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Banana (1kg)

$4.99 vs $2.11

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Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

$24.67 vs $15.43

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Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$3.21 vs $3.56

Seoul in average is 25% cheaper

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The biggest difference is Rent, Childcare, Transport prices.

FAQ

Flying from London to Seoul? Here are some useful things to know:

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What airports does Seoul has?

There are 3 of airports in Seoul: Gimpo International Airport, Incheon International Airport, Seoul Air Base. The closest one is Gimpo International Airport which is 16 km away.

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How far is it to fly between London and Seoul?

A passenger flying direct from London to Seoul will travel around 8857 km.

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How long does it take to travel from London to Seoul?

You should expect a flight time of around ∞h NaNm – -∞h NaNm.

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What’s the weather like in Seoul?

On average you could expect +27°F in January to +79°F in August. Currently, it is Broken clouds and +43°F in Seoul.

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Is there a direct connection between London and Seoul?

Yes, there are direct flights from London to Seoul. You can fly to Seoul 1 day a week: Friday.

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Which airlines offer direct flights from London to Seoul?

Here are the airlines that have direct connections from London to Seoul: Asiana Airlines, Korean Air, Virgin Atlantic.

Seoul guide

Seoul themes

This is what Seoul is known for:

Shopping

Urbanism

Nightlife

Food

Location

Seoul is located in South Korea, 8857 km away from London:

Seoul time zone

Seoul jest o 9 godziny przed London, gdzie teraz jest 22:02

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22:02 (GMT +0)

Time in Seoul right now

Currency and exchange rate

10000 South Korean Won equals 6.94 United States Dollar. 100 United States Dollar equals 144086 South Korean Won.

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₩10,000 = $6.94

Exchange rate

Visa to South Korea

No visa is required for US citizens. Allowed stay is 90 days¹.

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Visa-free

For US citizens

Language in South Korea

Official language in South Korea is Korean (Pyojuneo). People knowledge of English is average².

Korean (Pyojuneo)

Official language

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Knowledge of English

Safety

Seoul is considered a very safe place³.

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Very safe

Air Quality

Seoul generally has a moderate level of air pollution⁴.

Air pollution: moderate

Seoul pros and cons

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