Cheap flights to South Korea

Cheap flights to South Korea are mostly operated by Vietnam Airlines, Asiana Airlines, Korean Air, VietJet Air, and some other airlines. By booking a flight to South Korea you will have a chance to explore many interesting places on the Kimchi land.

South Korea is a North East Asian country, with Seoul as its capital. South Korea is adjacent to North Korean to the north, Yellow Sea to the west, and Japan Sea to the east. The total area of South Korea is about 100,032 square kilometers, with the population of about 48 million people. This is one of the countries having the densest population in the world. South Korean terrain is covered by 2/3 of mountains and hills; thus, the climate in this country has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons: rainy summer, cold and snowy winter, dry spring and fall. Spring and fall are two best periods to travel to South Korea. During the time, there are many reputable airlines launching many promotions on cheap airfares to South Korea from many places in the world.

Tourist attractions in South Korea

As being one of the countries having many striking tourism spots, South Korea is always a leading country in Asia in terms of attracting tourists from all over the world. Let’s book a flight to South Korea and explore series of famous scenic spots in this country.

Cheap flights to Seoul will be a bridge for tourists to explore a modern and bustling city with many skyscrapers, busy down town and glamorous shopping malls. Some famous tourist attractions in Seoul are Gyeongbokgung Palace, Changdeokgung Palace, and Bugaksan Mountain - from here tourists can admire the entire view of the city. Located amid the capital, two sides of Cheonggyecheon River of 5.8km length will be an ideal place to walk or ride a bike and contemplate beautiful architects. Besides, there are some interesting places in Seoul such as Seoul Front and Korean War Memorial.

Do not miss a chance to visit ancient Hanok houses in a village in Seoul. Coming here, tourists can walk along clean, long and narrow roads with many unique Hanok houses built on two sides. You will be attracted by the architecture and unique culture of this village. Insadong Street in Seoul is also a should-not-miss place. Coming here, you can buy many interesting handmade items and enjoy traditional Korean tea.

Visiting Changgyeonggung is also another interesting experience in South Korea. Being constructed in 1483, the palace is used as a living area of Joseon King's wives. The palace is located in a large and beautiful area. Next, it is Seonggwak Citadel's wall protecting Seoul over the time. The wall is 18.2km long running around the capital. Here is also a good choice for those who want to contemplate the panoramic view of the splendid city at night. Some other tourist attractions in South Korea are Gobungun Tomb, ChangyeongTomb, Sareung Tomb, Gochang Dolmen Stone Tomb, Sambuyeon Waterfall, Hapcheon Terrace Fields, Namhan Front, or Seonjeongneung Tomb...

Those adoring islands and beaches should visit Jeju Island. Jeju is a wonderful island dubbed "Love Island" as its romantic and stunning beauty. Jeju Island looks like a miniature Hawaii with unique ancient leave-roofed houses, turquoise waters, and poetic scenery. This is one of the most attractive stopovers in South Korea.

Popular airports in South Korea

There are many airports in South Korea having domestic and international flights operated daily. Some major airports are:

Incheon International Airport (Seoul)

Yangyang International Airport (Yangyang)

Jeju International Airport (Jeju Island)

Gimpo International Airport (Gimpo)

Muan International Airport (Muan)

Daegu Airport (Taegu)

Cheongju Airport (Cheongju)

Yechon Airport (Yechon)

Ulsan Airport (Ulsan)

Jinhae Airport (Jinhae)

At present, flights from Vietnam to South Korea are exploited at Tan Son Nhat International Airport (Ho Chi Minh City) and Noi Bai International Airport (Hanoi). Major airlines having cheap flights Hanoi - Seoul or Hanoi - Busan are Vietnam Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Thai Airways, Cathay Pacific Airlines, Japan Airlines, China Southern Airlines. Popular airlines having cheap flights Ho Chi Minh City - Seoul or Busan are Vietnam Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Asiana Airlines, Philippine Airlines, Korean Air, China Southern Airlines.

Popular cities in South Korea

Popular airlines in South Korea and fly to South Korea

Asiana Airlines, Korean Air, Air Busan, Jeju Air are four main airlines in South Korea. These carriers are operating cheap flights to South East Asia, Europe, Americas, within North East Asia and Asia. Major international airlines flying to South Korea are Aeroflot operated by Aurora, Asiana Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Czech Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Hawaiian Airlines, Garuda Indonesia, Finnair, Hong Kong Express Airways, Japan Airlines, KLM, Mandarin Airlines, MIAT Mongolian Airlines, Philippine Airlines, Scoot, Shanghai Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Uzbekistan Airways, United Airlines, Thai AirAsia X, Vietnam Airlines. These airlines also provide cheap fights to North East Asia in general and South Korea in particular.

Popular flights to South Korea

Tourists can find some popular flights to South Korea from countries in Asia, Europe, and Americas as:

Country	City
Russia	Moscow–Sheremetyevo, Khabarovsk, Vladivostok, Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, Ulan-Ude, Yakutsk
China	Fuzhou, Xiamen, Tianjin, Haikou, Jinan, Shanghai-Pudong, Shijiazhuang, Chengdu, Shenzhen, Xianyang, Xi'an, Yantai, Qingdao, Changzhou, Kunming, Nanjing, Nanning, Taiyuan, Weihai, Wuxi, Yancheng, Zhengzhou, Beijing, Changchun, Dalian, Guangzhou, Harbin, Jiamusi. Yanji, Shenyang, Wuhan
Vietnam	Da Nang, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City
Taiwan	Kaohsiung, Taipei, Taichung
Czech Republic	Prague
Philippines	Cebu, Kalibo, Manila
Hong Kong	Hong Kong
United Kingdom	London-Heathrow
France	Paris-Charles de Gaulle
Macau	Macau
India	Delhi
United States	Dallas/Fort Worth, Detroit, Seattle/Tacoma, Honolulu, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago-O'Hare, New York-JFK
Ethiopia	Addis Ababa
United Arab Emirates	Dubai, Abu Dhabi
Indonesia	Denpasar/Bali, Jakarta-Soekarno-Hatta
Japan	Tokyo-Narita, Fukuoka, Osaka-Kansai, Kitakyūshū, Naha, Hiroshima, Nagoya-Centrair
Netherlands	Amsterdam
Qatar	Doha
Thailand	Bangkok-Don Mueang, Phuket
Turkey	Istanbul
Uzbekistan	Tashkent
Singapore	Singapore
Myanmar	Mandalay, Yangon
Mongolia	Ulan Bator
Malaysia	Kuala Lumpur
Germany	Frankfurt, Munich
Kazakhstan	Almaty
Italy	Rome-Fiumicino
Canada	Vancouver, Toronto-Pearson

Other useful information

- Tourists should prepare personal items as toiletries because many hotels in South Korea may not provide it.

- In South Korea, when traveling by bus or other public means of transportation, tourists should keep quiet to avoid bothering other people. Tourists should offer your seats to the old people, children, the disables, and pregnant women.

- Tourists should dress formally when visiting pagodas. And, tourists should obey what the instructions advised when coming sacred places. Do not sit or stand in front of the main Buddha Statue.

- South Korean currency is won. Tourists should change currency at the major banks in their country, in South Korea or at exchange desks at Incheon International Airport.