Cheap flights from Guilin to Seoul

November is the cheapest month in the calendar shown, and it sits before the winter holiday rush, so it is the natural place to start comparing. From December through April and again from June through August there are priced dates to work with, while May, September and October are not listed in the calendar. December and January overlap Christmas and school holidays, so book earlier if you must travel then, and June to August is Seoul's summer, with school holidays falling in that stretch. Weekdays and weekends both appear, so check the whole month rather than assuming one day is always cheaper.

The mix runs from carriers that sell stripped-back fares to others that include more in the base price, and every name on the list connects rather than flies nonstop. Xiamen Airlines, Shandong Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, China Southern Airlines, GB Airways, Homer Air, Sichuan Airlines, Beijing Capital Airlines, Spring Airlines and Guangxi Beibu Gulf Airlines all appear on this route. Because there are no direct flights, compare baggage, meals, seat selection and change rules before choosing the lowest fare, especially when one ticket covers several carriers. A cheaper base price can lose its advantage if a connection is missed or a bag is charged separately.

Arriving late changes the plan, because Incheon International is the main gateway and sits farther from central Seoul, while Gimpo International is closer in and both are linked by rail and bus. A late arrival can mean fewer onward departures and a longer ride into town, so check the arrival time before you book the hotel. Make sure your itinerary names the airport you expect, since the two are not interchangeable and a taxi or train from the wrong one wastes time. If you land after public transport thins out, budget for a taxi or a hotel near the airport.

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 tickets, because a missed link on separate tickets is your own problem.
• Check baggage rules for each carrier, especially on the lowest fare.
• Check which Seoul airport your itinerary uses, Gimpo International or Incheon International.
• Check passport and visa requirements for South Korea before you book.
• Check December and January dates against Christmas and school holidays.