What percentage of London to Seoul flights are direct?

Across the trailing quarter, approximately 2.5% of flights from London to Seoul were direct. For travelers opting for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers was 2. This suggests that direct routes are less common for this journey.

What's the flight time from London to Seoul?

The typical direct flight from London to Seoul has a duration of approximately 12 hours and 40 minutes, covering a distance of 8861 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time historically extended to about 18 hours and 35 minutes. This represents a significant increase in travel time compared to direct options.

Is it cheaper to fly direct or with a layover from London to Seoul?

Historically, it has been cheaper to fly with a layover from London to Seoul. The median price for connecting flights was $1150, while direct flights had a median price of $1512. This indicates a premium of approximately 31% for direct routes. Only about 2.6% of flights on this route were direct, making connecting flights a more common and often more economical option.

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London to Seoul: Overview

Insights for flights from London to Seoul

Right now, only 1% of recent fares from London to Seoul are classified as a good price. For travelers looking for cheap flights from London to Seoul, current fares are above the typical level, with prices typically ranging from $956–$1456 and a median of $1153. New deals for this route appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find better prices.

A typical journey from London to Seoul takes about 12h 40m, including connections. This is a long-haul route, covering a distance of 8861 km.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 2.5% of recent fares being non-stop flights from London to Seoul. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

If you are wondering when is the cheapest time to fly from London to Seoul, the data shows that December is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $988. November also offers competitive pricing, with a median of $1058, followed by September at $1101.

How much is a round trip from London to Seoul

Regular price: £737 - £968

Prices for flights from London to Seoul are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from London to Seoul is typically between 737 GBP and 968 GBP. The current lowest deal is 748 GBP with Virgin Atlantic, for travel from Oct 28-Oct 29.

now £748

Low £737

High £968

The cheapest time to fly from London to Seoul

The cheapest month to fly from London to Seoul is December, with a median price of $1013. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $1632. Prices are generally lower from February to December.

December

Cheapest

Flights from £1,013

July

Most Expensive

Flights from £1,632

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from London to Seoul

Korean Air

Last-minute flights going from London to Seoul

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SEN - Seoul

London (SEN) - Seoul (ICN)

easyJet UK

£702

£525

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SEN - Seoul

London (SEN) - Seoul (ICN)

easyJet UK

£698

£525

One-way

Sat, Nov 7

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Seoul

London (LHR) - Seoul (ICN)

Shenzhen Airlines

£412

£459

One-way

Sat, Nov 7

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Seoul

London (LHR) - Seoul (ICN)

Shenzhen Airlines

£405

£459

One-way

Tue, Nov 17

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Seoul

London (LHR) - Seoul (GMP)

China Southern Airlines

£573

£468

One-way

Tue, Nov 17

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Seoul

London (LHR) - Seoul (GMP)

China Southern Airlines

£592

£468

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from London to Seoul

7 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 8

£774 → £437

44%

5 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 7

£796 → £468

41%

13 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 14

£748 → £439

41%

18 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 23

£764 → £461

40%

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London - Seoul route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for flights from London to Seoul are above the typical level, with a median price of $1153.

📅 Best time to fly

December is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, December is the cheapest month to fly to Seoul, with a median price of $988.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 12h 40m

Direct flights from London to Seoul average 12h 40m, while connecting flights average 25h 25m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with 2.5% direct flights and 2 stopovers when connecting.

🏆 Airline highlight

Korean Air offers direct flights

Korean Air offers direct flights from London to Seoul, with 1 direct deal available.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route

Deals for flights from London to Seoul appear frequently, with deals appearing every 30 days.

London main airports to depart from

London Stansted (STN)

Cheapest

London Stansted is a good option for flights from London to Seoul, offering competitive prices.

📍 ~49 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£417

Seoul main airports to arrive at

Incheon International (ICN)

Cheapest

Arrive at Incheon International for flights from London to Seoul, with prices from 423 GBP.

📍 ~48 km from Seoul (reachable by car, train, and bus)

💸 Flights from ~£423

Airports nearby Seoul used as alternative

Cheongju International (CJJ)

Cheongju International is a useful alternative, serving as a low-cost carrier hub for regional international routes.

📍 ~110 km from Seoul (reachable by bus and rail)

💸 Flights from ~£585

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Seoul

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from London to Seoul is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price for tickets was $1309. Booking within 0-6 days of departure generally saw prices rise to an average of $1494. Even earlier bookings, 60+ days out, averaged around $1341, indicating that waiting until closer to the departure date, but not too close, can be more economical.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from London to Seoul was considered to be $956. The median price for this route historically stood at $1153. Prices can vary, with 75% of fares being $1456 or less, based on data from the trailing 90 days.

Historically, December has been the cheapest month to fly from London to Seoul, with a median price of $988. November also offered competitive fares, with a median price of $1058. In contrast, the annual median price for this route was $1153, indicating potential savings when traveling in these months.

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London to Seoul: Overview

Insights for flights from London to Seoul

A typical journey from London to Seoul takes about 12h 40m, including connections. This is a long-haul route, covering a distance of 8861 km.

How much is a round trip from London to Seoul

Regular price: £737 - £968

Prices for flights from London to Seoul are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from London to Seoul is typically between 737 GBP and 968 GBP. The current lowest deal is 748 GBP with Virgin Atlantic, for travel from Oct 28-Oct 29.

now £748

Low £737

High £968

The cheapest time to fly from London to Seoul

December

Cheapest

Flights from £1,013

July

Most Expensive

Flights from £1,632

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from London to Seoul

Korean Air

Last-minute flights going from London to Seoul

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SEN - Seoul

London (SEN) - Seoul (ICN)

easyJet UK

£702

£525

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SEN - Seoul

London (SEN) - Seoul (ICN)

easyJet UK

£698

£525

One-way

Sat, Nov 7

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Seoul

London (LHR) - Seoul (ICN)

Shenzhen Airlines

£412

£459

One-way

Sat, Nov 7

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Seoul

London (LHR) - Seoul (ICN)

Shenzhen Airlines

£405

£459

One-way

Tue, Nov 17

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Seoul

London (LHR) - Seoul (GMP)

China Southern Airlines

£573

£468

One-way

Tue, Nov 17

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Seoul

London (LHR) - Seoul (GMP)

China Southern Airlines

£592

£468

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from London to Seoul

7 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 8

£774 → £437

44%

5 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 7

£796 → £468

41%

13 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 14

£748 → £439

41%

18 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 23

£764 → £461

40%

Popular Airports to fly from London to Seoul

London - Seoul route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for flights from London to Seoul are above the typical level, with a median price of $1153.

📅 Best time to fly

December is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, December is the cheapest month to fly to Seoul, with a median price of $988.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 12h 40m

Direct flights from London to Seoul average 12h 40m, while connecting flights average 25h 25m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with 2.5% direct flights and 2 stopovers when connecting.

🏆 Airline highlight

Korean Air offers direct flights

Korean Air offers direct flights from London to Seoul, with 1 direct deal available.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route

Deals for flights from London to Seoul appear frequently, with deals appearing every 30 days.

London main airports to depart from

London Stansted (STN)

Cheapest

London Stansted is a good option for flights from London to Seoul, offering competitive prices.

📍 ~49 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£417

Seoul main airports to arrive at

Incheon International (ICN)

Cheapest

Arrive at Incheon International for flights from London to Seoul, with prices from 423 GBP.

📍 ~48 km from Seoul (reachable by car, train, and bus)

💸 Flights from ~£423

Airports nearby Seoul used as alternative

Cheongju International (CJJ)

Cheongju International is a useful alternative, serving as a low-cost carrier hub for regional international routes.

Seoul, South Korea

92% AI deal score

$2,078

$1,555

Save $523

Finnair

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Seoul

Cheap Flights from London to Seoul

Today’s best flight deals from London to Seoul

London to Seoul: Overview

Insights for flights from London to Seoul

How much is a round trip from London to Seoul

The cheapest time to fly from London to Seoul

Direct flights from London to Seoul

Last-minute flights going from London to Seoul

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from London to Seoul

Popular Airports to fly from London to Seoul

London - Seoul route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

December is historically the cheapest month to fly

Direct flights average 12h 40m

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Korean Air offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently on this route

London main airports to depart from

Seoul main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Seoul used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Seoul

Best Elite deals to Seoul

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Feb 27

Feb 01

Feb 15

Feb 01

Nov 30

Nov 30

Nov 27

Nov 26

Feb 11

Jan 14

Jan 05

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Seoul

When should I buy London to Seoul tickets?

What's a cheap fare from London to Seoul?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from London to Seoul?

What percentage of London to Seoul flights are direct?

What's the flight time from London to Seoul?

Is it cheaper to fly direct or with a layover from London to Seoul?

Related routes

More routes from London

Flights to Seoul from other cities

London to Seoul: Overview

Insights for flights from London to Seoul

How much is a round trip from London to Seoul

The cheapest time to fly from London to Seoul

Direct flights from London to Seoul

Last-minute flights going from London to Seoul

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from London to Seoul

Popular Airports to fly from London to Seoul

London - Seoul route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

December is historically the cheapest month to fly

Direct flights average 12h 40m

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Korean Air offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently on this route

London main airports to depart from

Seoul main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Seoul used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Seoul

Best Elite deals to Seoul

Nov 25

Feb 27

Feb 01

Feb 15

Feb 01

Nov 30

Nov 30

Nov 27

Nov 26

Feb 11

Jan 14

Jan 05

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Seoul

When should I buy London to Seoul tickets?

What's a cheap fare from London to Seoul?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from London to Seoul?