What percentage of Zürich to Seoul flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 1.5% of flights from Zürich to Seoul were direct. For travelers opting for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers was typically 2. This indicates that direct routes are less common for this particular journey.

What's the flight time from Zürich to Seoul?

The typical direct flight from Zürich to Seoul has a duration of 11 hours and 15 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median travel time extends to 17 hours and 20 minutes. The total air distance covered on this route is approximately 8743 kilometers.

Are non-stop flights from Zürich to Seoul worth the extra cost?

Historically, direct flights from Zürich to Seoul were, on average, 12% more expensive than connecting flights. The median price for a direct flight was $1424, while connecting flights had a median price of $1271. Direct flights constituted about 2.4% of the available options in the trailing 90 days.

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Zürich to Seoul: Overview

Insights for flights from Zürich to Seoul

Flights from Zürich to Seoul cover a substantial distance of 8743 km, classifying this as a long-haul journey. This means you should anticipate a significant travel time, often involving connections, to reach your destination.

For those seeking cheap flights from Zürich to Seoul, fares typically range from $1106 to $1748, with a median of $1483. Right now, fares are below the typical level, and about 12% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, making it beneficial to monitor prices regularly.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Zürich to Seoul, December stands out with a median fare of $698. Following closely are January, with a median of $715, and June, with a median of $722, offering additional opportunities for more affordable travel.

Most itineraries for this route are not direct; in fact, most itineraries connect at least once. For flights that do connect, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

A typical journey from Zürich to Seoul takes approximately 35h 0m including connections. Given that most itineraries involve at least one stopover, this duration reflects the total travel time from departure to arrival, accounting for layovers.

How much is a round trip from Zürich to Seoul

Regular price: CHF 585 - CHF 1,001

Prices are currently below the regular range.

Regular prices for flights from Zürich to Seoul typically range from CHF 585 to CHF 1001. The current lowest deal is CHF 511 with China Eastern Airlines for travel from Sep 13-Sep 21.

now CHF 511

Low CHF 585

High CHF 1,001

The cheapest time to fly from Zürich to Seoul

The cheapest month to fly from Zurich to Seoul is December, with a median price of 698 USD. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of 1611 USD. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

December

Cheapest

Flights from CHF 698

July

Most Expensive

Flights from CHF 1,611

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Direct flights from Zürich to Seoul

Korean Air

Last-minute flights going from Zürich to Seoul

Fri, Aug 7

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Seoul

Zürich (ZRH) - Seoul (ICN)

Air France

CHF 879

CHF 752

One-way

Sun, Aug 23

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Seoul

Zürich (ZRH) - Seoul (ICN)

China Eastern Airlines

CHF 750

CHF 572

One-way

Tue, Aug 25

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Seoul

Zürich (ZRH) - Seoul (ICN)

China Eastern Airlines

CHF 759

CHF 572

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Seoul

Zürich (ZRH) - Seoul (ICN)

Etihad Airways

CHF 672

CHF 613

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Seoul

Zürich (ZRH) - Seoul (ICN)

Etihad Airways

CHF 629

CHF 589

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Seoul

Zürich (ZRH) - Seoul (ICN)

Etihad Airways

CHF 647

CHF 590

One-way

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

3 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 12

CHF 839 → CHF 571

32%

4 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 11

CHF 826 → CHF 572

31%

8 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 17

CHF 817 → CHF 572

30%

7 nights

Dec 14 - Dec 21

CHF 824 → CHF 580

30%

Popular Airports to fly from Zürich to Seoul

Zürich - Seoul route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Zürich to Seoul are below the typical level at $511.

📅 Best time to fly

December is historically the cheapest month

Historically, December is the cheapest month to fly from Zürich to Seoul, with a median price of $698.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights are typically 35h 0m

The typical flight duration from Zürich to Seoul is 35h 0m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant, with a median of 2 stopovers for this route.

🏆 Airline highlight

Korean Air offers direct flights

Korean Air is an airline offering direct flights on the Zürich to Seoul route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Zürich to Seoul are frequent, appearing often in a 30-day window.

Zürich main airports to depart from

Zürich Airport (ZRH)

Cheapest

Zürich Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Seoul, offering competitive prices.

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

💸 Flights from ~$674

Seoul main airports to arrive at

Incheon International (ICN)

Cheapest

Incheon International Airport is a good arrival option for flights from Zürich to Seoul.

📍 ~50 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$674

Airports nearby Seoul used as alternative

Cheongju International (CJJ)

Cheongju International is a practical alternative due to its proximity and international status, especially for regional destinations.

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

💸 Flights from ~$1064

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Seoul

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Zürich to Seoul is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $859. Booking within 0-6 days of departure saw prices rise to an average of $1195. Prices for tickets purchased 28-59 days out were significantly higher, averaging $1638.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Zürich to Seoul was considered to be $1106 or less. The median price for this route was $1483. Fares exceeding $1748 were typically among the higher-priced options available.

Historically, December has been one of the cheapest months to fly from Zürich to Seoul, with a median price of $698. January also offered favorable pricing, with a median of $715. The annual median price for this route was $1483, indicating that these months typically provide significant savings compared to the yearly average.

Zürich to Seoul: Overview

Insights for flights from Zürich to Seoul

Most itineraries for this route are not direct; in fact, most itineraries connect at least once. For flights that do connect, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

How much is a round trip from Zürich to Seoul

Regular price: CHF 585 - CHF 1,001

Prices are currently below the regular range.

Regular prices for flights from Zürich to Seoul typically range from CHF 585 to CHF 1001. The current lowest deal is CHF 511 with China Eastern Airlines for travel from Sep 13-Sep 21.

now CHF 511

Low CHF 585

High CHF 1,001

The cheapest time to fly from Zürich to Seoul

December

Cheapest

Flights from CHF 698

July

Most Expensive

Flights from CHF 1,611

Jan

Feb

Mar

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May

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Aug

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Dec