Cheap Flights to Seoul South Korea from £396

London Gatwick now has three non stop morning flights to South Korea from London with Korean Air each week, this is in addition to their daily flights from London Heathrow. We have found some really competitive prices with Korean Air and Asiana Airlines on their direct flights from Heathrow. These are the only two airlines with non stop flights from any UK airport. We also compare flights from Cathay Pacific via Hong Kong and Chinese airlines flying out of London via Shanghai. Included in our price comparrison database for Seoul are 5 European based airlines and 6 Middle Eastern airlines flying via the Gulf. The cheapest flights currently on offer are with KLM and Air France with Emirates offering good option from the Northern of England and Scotland via Dubai.
Seoul is the friendly capital metropolis of South Korea, situated only 25 miles from the North Korean border. The city's Incheon International Airport (ICN) lies on an island about 32 miles to the west.

London Heathrow or Gatwick To Seoul Flights from £396

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Best Prices to Seoul by Month

August	from	£453
September	from	£414
October	from	£416
November	from	£396

December	from	£396
January	from	£405
February	from	£417
March	from	£404

Transport from Seoul Airport (ICN), South Korea

Most major international airlines fly into Incheon International Airport which is built on reclaimed tidal flats about 32 miles west of Seoul. This airport can only be accessed via the Incheon International Expressway and a toll suspension bridge. Gimpo (Kimpo) airport 11 miles northwest is used for domestic flights.
Taxi	Various sizes of taxi can be hired at the airport. Tipping is not customary in Korea.
Bus	Many limousine buses or regular inter-city buses run to points all over the city, incl. World Trade Centre, Korea City Air Terminal (KCAT), City Hall & major hotels, Gimpo Airport. Journey time to city 60-90 minutes, tickets can be purchased in Arrivals. Buses and destinations are well signposted in Korean and English. Seoul also has a good and cheap city bus network.
Train	From the airport railway station, AREX trains run via Gimpo Airport (access to underground) to the city centre station, the express takes less than 25 minutes. The city's underground is excellent, clean, safe and cheap. South Korea has an extensive rail network, most train routes to other destinations depart from Seoul railway station. Trains are often full, buy tickets in advance.
Ferry	Ferries sail between Incheon Airport and Incheon City.
Car	There are motorways from Seoul to the east coast, Daegu and Busan. Road signs can be difficult to follow or absent, reckless driving and congestion are also major problems.

Sightseeing

Old Town - Royal palaces and narrow streets with quaint traditional tile-roofed homes.
Myung-dong street - Exclusive designer fashion and expensive boutiques.
Itaewon - Great shopping area with colourful nightlife.
Tongdaemun Market - Large and lively outdoor shopping experience.
Changdeokgung Palace - Royal palace buildings built in 1405, known for its beautiful Secret Garden.
Changgyeonggung Palace - 15th C. former residence of queens and concubines.
Seoul Tower - 63 Storey high landmark, housing an aquarium and other attractions.
War Memorial Museum - The history of war in Korea, aircraft, military displays.
National Folk Museum of Korea - Korean history and customs, located in the grounds of Kyongbuk Palace.
Yeouido Island - Korea's tallest building stands in this Manhatton-like business area.
Chongno Tower - Striking and unusually-shaped office tower.
Taekwondo Memorial Hall - Celebrates Korea's national martial art.
Seoul World Cup Stadium - Situated in Mapo-gu, west of the city.
Bukhansan National Park - Rugged mountain scenery and excellent hiking.

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