Cheap flights from Busan to Seoul

The weeks either side of November are usually cheaper than peak periods, and November is the low point in the price calendar. Summer trips, school holidays and the Christmas rush push fares up and seats go faster. Weekdays are typically cheaper than weekends, so moving a day or two can matter. Book earlier than normal if your dates touch a holiday.

Air Busan is the Busan-based carrier on this list, and Korean Air is the full-service name. Eastar Jet, Jeju Air, Jin Air, T'way Air and Spring Airlines are low-cost names that usually charge extra for bags, seats and changes. China Southern Airlines and China Eastern Airlines are also listed, and some carriers may connect rather than fly nonstop. Compare the fare inclusions, because a low base price can grow once extras are added.

Arriving late in the day can change your options, especially at Incheon International, where the ride into Seoul is longer. Gimpo International is the closer of the two to central Seoul, while Incheon is the larger international gateway. Trains, buses and taxis serve both, but late arrivals may depend on taxis or night buses. Confirm the arrival airport on your itinerary, because the two serve different parts of the city.

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 itinerary is nonstop or has a connection, especially on separate tickets.
• Check baggage rules, because low-cost fares often exclude checked bags.
• Confirm whether Seoul arrival is Gimpo or Incheon.
• Carry valid travel documents for South Korea if your ticket includes an international connection.
• Watch prices around school holidays and Christmas.
• Verify check-in, seat and change fees before you pay.