What percentage of Zürich to Seoul flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 0.5% of flights from Zürich to Seoul were direct. This indicates that the majority of travelers typically experience connecting flights. For those flights that include stopovers, the median number of stopovers was 2. Travelers should anticipate that most journeys on this route will involve at least one connection.

What's the flight time from Zürich to Seoul?

The typical direct flight time from Zürich to Seoul is approximately 11 hours and 30 minutes, covering a distance of 8743 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration extends to about 19 hours and 15 minutes. This represents a significant increase in travel time compared to direct routes. Travelers should factor in these durations when planning their journey.

How often do cheap flights from Zürich to Seoul come up?

Historically, cheap flights from Zürich to Seoul come up frequently. This route is classified as having frequent deals across the trailing 30-day period. Travelers can typically expect to find favorable pricing options with some regularity. This consistent availability makes it easier for travelers to secure more economical fares for their journey.

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Zürich to Seoul: Overview

Insights for flights from Zürich to Seoul

The journey from Zürich to Seoul covers a significant distance of 8743 km, classifying it as a long-haul flight. This means you can expect a substantial travel time, often involving connections, to reach your destination.

Right now, fares for cheap flights from Zürich to Seoul typically range from $1105–$1550, with a median of $1316. Current fares are above the typical level, and recent observations indicate that 0% of fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert can help you track fare changes.

If you are looking for the cheapest time to fly from Zürich to Seoul, the data shows that November is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $695. January also offers competitive prices, with a median fare of $696, followed by August at $705.

Most itineraries for this route involve connections, with only 0.5% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means that when planning your trip, you should generally expect at least one layover.

A typical journey from Zürich to Seoul, including connections, has a median duration of 25h 10m. This extended travel time reflects the long-haul nature of the route and the common need for multiple connections to reach Seoul.

How much is a round trip from Zürich to Seoul

Regular price: CHF 464 - CHF 620

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

The regular price range for this route is 464 CHF to 620 CHF. The current lowest deal is 542 CHF with China Eastern Airlines for travel from Nov 12-Nov 25.

now CHF 542

Low CHF 464

High CHF 620

The cheapest time to fly from Zürich to Seoul

The cheapest month to fly from Zurich to Seoul is January, with a median price of $696. The most expensive month is November, with a median price of $1503. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

January

Cheapest

Flights from CHF 696

November

Most Expensive

Flights from CHF 1,503

Jan

Feb

Apr

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Zürich to Seoul

Korean Air

Last-minute flights going from Zürich to Seoul

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Seoul

Zürich (ZRH) - Seoul (ICN)

Etihad Airways

CHF 692

CHF 688

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Seoul

Zürich (ZRH) - Seoul (ICN)

China Eastern Airlines

CHF 523

CHF 546

One-way

Sat, Nov 7

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Seoul

Zürich (ZRH) - Seoul (ICN)

Vueling Airlines

CHF 508

CHF 665

One-way

Sun, Nov 8

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Seoul

Zürich (ZRH) - Seoul (ICN)

China Eastern Airlines

CHF 523

CHF 661

One-way

Mon, Nov 9

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Seoul

Zürich (ZRH) - Seoul (ICN)

Pegasus Airlines

CHF 516

CHF 584

One-way

Tue, Nov 10

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Seoul

Zürich (ZRH) - Seoul (ICN)

China Eastern Airlines

CHF 503

CHF 545

One-way

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

5 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 15

CHF 752 → CHF 559

26%

9 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 19

CHF 708 → CHF 528

25%

7 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 17

CHF 733 → CHF 558

24%

7 nights

Dec 24 - Dec 31

CHF 742 → CHF 567

24%

Popular Airports to fly from Zürich to Seoul

Zürich - Seoul route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares from ZRH to SEL are above the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

November, January, and August offer the best prices.

Historically, November ($695), January ($696), and August ($705) are the cheapest months to fly.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights typically take 25h 10m.

Connecting flights from ZRH to SEL typically take 25h 10m to reach the destination.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

Connecting flights are dominant, making up 50% of recent ZRH to SEL routes.

🏆 Airline highlight

Korean Air offers direct flights on this route.

Korean Air is an airline that offers direct flights from ZRH to SEL.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route.

Deals for flights from ZRH to SEL appear frequently, about every 30 days.

Zürich main airports to depart from

Zürich Airport (ZRH)

Cheapest

Zürich Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Seoul, offering a good balance of price and accessibility.

📍 ~10 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~CHF 561

Seoul main airports to arrive at

Incheon International (ICN)

Cheapest

Incheon International Airport is a major hub for flights to Seoul, offering competitive prices from Zurich.

📍 ~48 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~CHF 563

Airports nearby Seoul used as alternative

Cheongju International (CJJ)

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

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

💸 Flights from ~CHF 641

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Seoul, South Korea

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Seoul, South Korea

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Seoul, South Korea

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Seoul, South Korea

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Seoul

Historically, the optimal time to purchase tickets for flights from Zürich to Seoul is within 0-6 days of departure, where the average price was $1312. This is notably lower than tickets bought 7-13 days out, which averaged $1575. Prices tend to fluctuate, with tickets purchased 14-27 days before departure averaging $1349, and those bought 60+ days out averaging $1372. These trends are observed across a trailing 90-day period.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Zürich to Seoul is considered to be $1105 or less. The median price for this route over the same period was $1316. Prices can vary, with 75% of fares historically being $1550 or less. Travelers aiming for a more economical trip should target prices at or below the $1105 threshold.

Historically, November and January have offered the lowest median prices for flights from Zürich to Seoul, with median fares of $695 and $696 respectively. August also presented a favorable median price of $705. These prices are significantly lower than the annual median price of $1316 for this route, based on data collected over a 270-day window. Travelers seeking the most economical options should consider these months.

Zürich to Seoul: Overview

Insights for flights from Zürich to Seoul

How much is a round trip from Zürich to Seoul

Regular price: CHF 464 - CHF 620

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

The regular price range for this route is 464 CHF to 620 CHF. The current lowest deal is 542 CHF with China Eastern Airlines for travel from Nov 12-Nov 25.

now CHF 542

Low CHF 464

High CHF 620

The cheapest time to fly from Zürich to Seoul

January

Cheapest

Flights from CHF 696

November

Most Expensive

Flights from CHF 1,503

Jan

Feb

Apr

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Zürich to Seoul

Korean Air

Last-minute flights going from Zürich to Seoul

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Seoul

Zürich (ZRH) - Seoul (ICN)

Etihad Airways

CHF 692

CHF 688

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Seoul

Zürich (ZRH) - Seoul (ICN)

China Eastern Airlines

CHF 523

CHF 546

One-way

Sat, Nov 7

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Seoul

Zürich (ZRH) - Seoul (ICN)

Vueling Airlines

CHF 508

CHF 665

One-way

Sun, Nov 8

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Seoul

Zürich (ZRH) - Seoul (ICN)

China Eastern Airlines

CHF 523

CHF 661

One-way

Mon, Nov 9

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Seoul

Zürich (ZRH) - Seoul (ICN)

Pegasus Airlines

CHF 516

CHF 584

One-way

Tue, Nov 10

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Seoul

Zürich (ZRH) - Seoul (ICN)

China Eastern Airlines

CHF 503

CHF 545

One-way

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

5 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 15

CHF 752 → CHF 559

26%

9 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 19

CHF 708 → CHF 528

25%

7 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 17

CHF 733 → CHF 558

24%

7 nights

Dec 24 - Dec 31

CHF 742 → CHF 567

24%

Popular Airports to fly from Zürich to Seoul

Zürich - Seoul route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares from ZRH to SEL are above the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

November, January, and August offer the best prices.

Historically, November ($695), January ($696), and August ($705) are the cheapest months to fly.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights typically take 25h 10m.

Connecting flights from ZRH to SEL typically take 25h 10m to reach the destination.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

Connecting flights are dominant, making up 50% of recent ZRH to SEL routes.

🏆 Airline highlight

Korean Air offers direct flights on this route.

Korean Air is an airline that offers direct flights from ZRH to SEL.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route.

Deals for flights from ZRH to SEL appear frequently, about every 30 days.

Zürich main airports to depart from

Zürich Airport (ZRH)

Cheapest

Zürich Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Seoul, offering a good balance of price and accessibility.

📍 ~10 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~CHF 561

Seoul main airports to arrive at

Incheon International (ICN)

Cheapest

Incheon International Airport is a major hub for flights to Seoul, offering competitive prices from Zurich.

📍 ~48 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~CHF 563

Airports nearby Seoul used as alternative

Cheongju International (CJJ)

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

Seoul, South Korea

90% AI deal score

$2,501

$2,098

Save $403

LOT Polish Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Seoul

Cheap Flights from Zürich to Seoul

Today’s best flight deals from Zürich to Seoul

Zürich to Seoul: Overview

Insights for flights from Zürich to Seoul

How much is a round trip from Zürich to Seoul

The cheapest time to fly from Zürich to Seoul

Direct flights from Zürich to Seoul

Last-minute flights going from Zürich to Seoul

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

Popular Airports to fly from Zürich to Seoul

Zürich - Seoul route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

November, January, and August offer the best prices.

Connecting flights typically take 25h 10m.

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

Korean Air offers direct flights on this route.

Deals appear frequently on this route.

Zürich 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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Dec 25

Feb 17

Feb 15

Dec 18

Dec 14

Dec 23

Feb 23

Mar 05

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Mar 07

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Seoul

When should I buy Zürich to Seoul tickets?

What's a cheap fare from Zürich to Seoul?

What's the best month to fly from Zürich to Seoul?

What percentage of Zürich to Seoul flights are direct?

What's the flight time from Zürich to Seoul?

How often do cheap flights from Zürich to Seoul come up?

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Zürich to Seoul: Overview

Insights for flights from Zürich to Seoul

How much is a round trip from Zürich to Seoul

The cheapest time to fly from Zürich to Seoul

Direct flights from Zürich to Seoul

Last-minute flights going from Zürich to Seoul

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

Popular Airports to fly from Zürich to Seoul

Zürich - Seoul route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

November, January, and August offer the best prices.

Connecting flights typically take 25h 10m.

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

Korean Air offers direct flights on this route.

Deals appear frequently on this route.

Zürich 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

Dec 24

Dec 25

Feb 17

Feb 15

Dec 18

Dec 14

Dec 23

Feb 23

Mar 05

Apr 16

Dec 23

Mar 07

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Seoul

When should I buy Zürich to Seoul tickets?

What's a cheap fare from Zürich to Seoul?

What's the best month to fly from Zürich to Seoul?