Cheap flights from Birmingham to Seoul

The expensive stretch of the year is the summer and the holiday periods, when school breaks and Christmas push fares up, while March is the cheapest month shown. The price list covers October through August, so September is not included, and the lower-priced weeks usually sit between those peaks. Weekday departures can be easier to price than weekend ones, and flexible dates let you compare nearby weeks in the calendar. Because every flight connects, leave enough time for the transfer and avoid the last departure of the day if a delay would break your plans.

Every itinerary on this route connects, so the first thing to check is the transfer airport, the connection time and whether the whole journey is on one ticket. The airlines listed are Aer Lingus, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Emirates, Eurowings, Air France, Vueling Airlines, KLM Cityhopper, Swiss and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. Some sell fares with more included and some with less, so compare baggage, seat choice and change rules rather than the headline fare alone. The carrier name on the booking may differ from the operating carrier, so read the flight details before you pay.

Incheon International is the larger gateway and that usually means longer walks, more queues and a wider choice of onward transport, while Gimpo International is smaller and closer to central Seoul. Check which airport your ticket names, because arriving at one and needing the other wastes time. From either airport you can reach the centre by airport rail or limousine bus, and late arrivals should check the last service before booking. Keep your arrival airport in mind when you choose a hotel or a domestic connection.

Currency

KRW (₩)

Power sockets

Type C, F · 220 V

Language

Korean Sign Language, Korean

Emergency number

112, 113, 119

Driving side

right

Calling code

+82

Internet domain

.kr, .한국

Population of Seoul

9.7 M (2020)

Time zone

UTC+09 (Asia/Seoul)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Check whether your connection is on one ticket or separate bookings, because a missed link on separate tickets is your problem.
• Check the transfer airport, terminal and minimum connection time before you choose the cheapest fare.
• Check baggage rules for each carrier on the itinerary, since allowances can differ by leg.
• Check which Seoul airport you arrive at, Gimpo International or Incheon International, before planning onward travel.
• Check passport and entry requirements for South Korea before booking.
• Check whether March or another lower-priced week fits your dates before you settle on flights.