Question 1

What popular landmarks are in South Korea?

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While there are more than just a few landmarks in South Korea, most momondo users find Haeundae Beach, Gangnam Cultural Center, Jeju Island Diving Service Big Blue33, and Lotte World to be the most interesting places to see in the country.

Question 2

What is the best airport to land at to visit Haeundae Beach?

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When visiting Haeundae Beach in Busan, the closest airport is Busan Airport.

Question 3

What is the most popular airport in South Korea to fly to?

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If you’re unsure where to fly to in South Korea, we recommend booking a flight that arrives at the popular Incheon Intl airport, which services Incheon and its surrounding areas. In the last 12 months, 81% of momondo travellers booking flights to South Korea chose to fly into Incheon Intl.

Question 4

How much are flights to South Korea?

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Flights to South Korea can be found for as cheap as £457 per ticket. However our users tend to find airfares to South Korea for around £2,036 on average. If you’re looking to find a good deal on your flight to South Korea, then you should consider booking if you find anything for £1,831 or less.

Question 5

What is the best day of the week to fly to South Korea?

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The best day to take a flight to South Korea is on Tuesday, followed by Wednesday. Tuesday and Wednesday tend to have the lowest flight prices to South Korea. If your travel dates are flexible, then try to avoid booking on a Saturday, which is known for being the most expensive day of the week to fly to South Korea.

Question 6

When did momondo last update prices for flights to South Korea?

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Prices for flights to South Korea refresh daily.

Question 7

How many operators does momondo search for flights to South Korea?

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There are 52 operators available for flights to South Korea as of May 2024.

Question 8

How old do you have to be to fly to South Korea?

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The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel to South Korea.

Question 9

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Korea?

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The required travel and health documents for your South Korea trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at South Korea. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

Question 10

What popular events take place in South Korea?

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An East Asian nation on the southern half of the Korean Peninsula most well-known as the land of kimchi, K-pop, and hi-tech, among many others. South Korea offers tourists an exciting range of activities and an array of yearly festivities to join. Book your flights to South Korea and time them with one of these festivals to get the best out of your trip. The Yeouido Spring Flower Festival is a celebration of spring flowers such as azaleas, forsythia, and the world-famous cherry blossom. Though traditionally celebrated in Japan, this festival is also held every in Seoul, South Korea's capital, around mid-April. Jeju Island is located just off the coast of the Korean Peninsula, largely dominated by the volcano Hallasan. In Early March, Jeju Island hosts the Jeju Fire Festival to celebrate the arrival of Spring and an indication to the locals to start praying for good health and a good harvest in the year to come. If you grab one of the South Korea flight deals during mid-July, make your way a couple of hours south of Seoul to the town of Boryeong to join in the Boryeong Mud Festival, complete with mud baths, mud wrestling, mud sliding, and take part in the wide range of games available.

Question 11

Is the South Korea known for specific food/cuisine?

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Much like all the other Asian countries, food exploration in South Korea can be exhilarating and full of wonderful surprises. Although South Korea is more well-known for technology, recent delicacies like kimchi prove this is changing. Bulgogi, a marinated beef barbecue, is a popular dish with many locals and foreigners. It's a savoury, juicy dish of marinated meat, grilled with garlic and sliced onion and served with a thick, spicy red paste called ssamjang. Japchae is a stir-fried noodle dish often served as a side dish. This dish consists of noodles fried up with shredded vegetables, sweet potato, beef, sugar, and a hint of soy sauce. Sometimes other ingredients like mushrooms are added to the dish. One of the most famous dishes in South Koreas is Kimchi, a staple in Korean cuisine and is a spicy and sour dish made from fermented vegetables prepared with an array of ingredients, cabbage being one of the main ones. One of South Korea's traditional hot soups is Seolleongtang or ox bone soup. This soup is made from ox meat, ox bones, and briskets, most commonly seasoned with ground black pepper, salt, minced garlic, and chopped green onions.

Question 12

What can you see and do in South Korea?

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South Korea is a beautiful place to explore if you're interested in great food, architecture, festivals, and unique Asian culture. You absolutely can not go to South Korea without hitting a Karaoke Bar and singing the night away with your friends in a karaoke room with food and drinks. These rooms are designed so that you don't have to sing in front of strangers if you don't want to. Head to Boryeong during the mud festival and splash around in mud baths and slide down mudslides. Busan is the second-largest city in Korea and well worth a visit during the summer to kick back and relax on the beaches. Busan is surrounded by the Sea of Japan and the Yellow Sea. Haeundae Beach is one of the most sought-after beaches in the city. K-pop is a popular scene in South Korea, and you'll be inundated with it from the moment you arrive. Consider splashing out and going to a concert to watch these famous Korean groups perform the popular music genre with perfectly choreographed routines.

Question 13

What passport or visa requirements are there when visiting South Korea?

Accepted Answer

If you're a UK national travelling with a British passport, you can enter South Korea for up to 90 days without needing a visa. You will need to provide proof of onward or return travel upon your arrival, and your passport must be valid for at least the duration of your stay.

Question 14

What popular landmarks are in South Korea?

Accepted Answer

While there are more than just a few landmarks in South Korea, most momondo users find Haeundae Beach, Gangnam Cultural Center, Jeju Island Diving Service Big Blue33, and Lotte World to be the most interesting places to see in the country.

Question 15

What is the best airport to land at to visit Haeundae Beach?

Accepted Answer

When visiting Haeundae Beach in Busan, the closest airport is Busan Airport.

Question 16

What is the best day of the week to fly to South Korea?

Accepted Answer

The best day to take a flight to South Korea is on Tuesday, followed by Wednesday. Tuesday and Wednesday tend to have the lowest flight prices to South Korea. If your travel dates are flexible, then try to avoid booking on a Saturday, which is known for being the most expensive day of the week to fly to South Korea.

Question 17

What is the most popular airport in South Korea to fly to?

Accepted Answer

If you’re unsure where to fly to in South Korea, we recommend booking a flight that arrives at the popular Incheon Intl airport, which services Incheon and its surrounding areas. In the last 12 months, 81% of momondo travellers booking flights to South Korea chose to fly into Incheon Intl.

Question 18

How much are flights to South Korea?

Accepted Answer

Flights to South Korea can be found for as cheap as £457 per ticket. However our users tend to find airfares to South Korea for around £2,036 on average. If you’re looking to find a good deal on your flight to South Korea, then you should consider booking if you find anything for £1,831 or less.

Best One-Way Price	£292
Best Round-Trip Price	£387
Fastest flight time	17h 20m
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Departing	Destination	Best Time	Best Price
London	Incheon	15h 00m	£387
London	Busan	16h 00m	£464
London	Seoul	16h 25m	£505
Manchester	Incheon	16h 50m	£555
Birmingham	Incheon	14h 45m	£580
Birmingham	Busan	26h 35m	£597
Bristol	Jeju City	45h 35m	£628
Glasgow	Incheon	16h 05m	£633
Edinburgh	Incheon	18h 40m	£640
Manchester	Seoul	17h 35m	£650
Newcastle upon Tyne	Incheon	22h 50m	£660
Birmingham	Seoul	21h 15m	£668
Edinburgh	Seoul	21h 05m	£701
Aberdeen	Incheon	21h 20m	£711
Glasgow	Seoul	24h 15m	£733
Southampton	Incheon	23h 00m	£740

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