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Find cheap flights to South Korea from £263

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Incheon1 stop£368
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Jeju City1 stop£511
Busan
Busan1 stop£404

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FAQs - booking South Korea flights

  • Where do most layovers for flights to South Korea occur?

    Different airline companies change planes in different airports. Many of the one-stop flights on this route are provided by Qatar Airways. Most of the flights have long layovers at Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH), and these layovers can last up to 9 hours. If you fly with British Airways, you will likely change planes at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), and the layover is generally around 6 hours.

  • What options are there for two-stop flights to South Korea?

    It is easy to find cheap flights to South Korea when you book two-stop flights. You'll find two-stop flights that leave from London Heathrow Airport, London City Airport (LCY) and London Luton Airport (LTN). All the two-stop flights arrive at Incheon International Airport. The main service providers are Air Astana, SWISS Air and Lufthansa. 

  • Are there direct flights to South Korea?

    As long as you are flying into Incheon International Airport in Seoul, Asiana Airlines, Korean Air and British Airways all operate non-stop flights to Seoul from London Heathrow (LHR). Otherwise, other airlines operate with stopovers, the location of which will depend on the airline you are flying with – for example, Cathay Pacific stops in Hong Kong and Turkish Airlines in Istanbul.

  • Do I need a visa to visit South Korea?

    British citizens visiting South Korea will be able to enter the country for up to 90 days as a tourist without a visa as long as you have an onward or return ticket and your passport is valid for the duration of your stay in South Korea.

  • Where should I fly to in South Korea if I want to visit Gyeongiu?

    As there is no airport located in this ancient city, you could choose to fly into Incheon International Airport in Seoul and take a connecting flight to Ulsan Airport (USN) or to Gimhae International Airport (PUS) in Busan. You can then take a road transfer to Gyeongiu.

  • I want to visit the Changdeokgung Palace, which airport is best?

    You can fly into either Incheon International Airport or Gimpo International Airport (GMP) in Seoul, as the palace is located within easy reach of the city. You can take public transport, either bus or metro, to reach the Palace from your point of arrival.

  • How long is the flight to South Korea?

    An average direct flight from the United Kingdom to South Korea takes 22h 39m, covering a distance of 5516 miles. The most popular route is London - Incheon with an average flight time of 12h 15m.

  • What is the cheapest flight to South Korea?

    The cheapest ticket to South Korea from the United Kingdom found in the last 72 hours was £455 one-way, and £401 round-trip. The most popular route is London Heathrow to Incheon Intl and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was £423.

  • Which airlines fly to South Korea?

    Korean Air, Virgin Atlantic & Asiana Airlines fly the most frequently from the United Kingdom to South Korea. The most popular route is from London to Seoul, and Korean Air, Virgin Atlantic and Asiana Airlines fly this route the most.

  • What are the most popular destinations in South Korea?

    The next most popular destinations are Busan (3%) and Jeju City (2%).Searches for flights to Cheongju (0.1%) are also popular.

  • How does KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a given destination and date is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to South Korea

  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest South Korea flight deals.
  • A very popular destination in South Korea is Seoul. Visitors head to Seoul to experience over 500 years of Korean tradition, at places like Gyeongbokgung, Deoksugung and Gyeonghuigung. To explore this region, fly into Incheon International Airport (ICN). Frequent flights from London leave from London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
  • When flying to South Korea, you may need to buy a local sim card when you arrive. Look for providers such as KT and SKT in the duty-free areas. Sim cards are cheap and essential for local apps to get around the country and to find places to eat, accommodation and local attractions.
  • An easy way to get around South Korea is via public transport. At most arrival airports in South Korea, there are bus, rail and taxi options. At Incheon International Airport (ICN), the train station is in T1 and has an express train service. The bus station is in T2. You can purchase tickets at the station, and you'll also have access to taxis from there.
  • South Korea has a number of international airports that provide onward connections to other destinations. Incheon International Airport (INC) in Seoul, in the north of the country, is a good hub if you want to explore the northern region and has many domestic connections to the rest of South Korea. You might consider flights into Busan if you are planning to visit the southern regions of South Korea.
  • If you are looking at flights to South Korea so you can visit the UNESCO World Heritage site of Jeju Volcanic Island, you should consider booking a flight to Seoul and then making an onward booking to Jeju International Airport (CJU), which is located on the island. You can then make your way into the Hallasan National Park by road to explore the volcano.
  • If you plan to hire a car, it is important to note that Korean law has made it mandatory for children under the age of 6 to use a child car seat – this seat can be hired with your car or you can travel with your own. If you plan to take a taxi from the airport, there are certain taxis that will have child car seats, but this is not true for all of them, so you may wish to travel with you own seat for safety reasons.
  • There are ATMs and bureau de change counters at the main airports in South Korea, so you will be able to obtain your local currency upon arrival in the country. Most taxis in the Seoul area will accept major credit cards, so you do not need cash to take a taxi from the airport to your accommodation. However, if you are travelling outside the main hubs via road, you may need cash to pay for taxis.
  • If you want to visit the centre of South Korea to do some hiking in the mountains, you could consider booking a flight to Daegu International Airport. From here, you can transfer by rail or road to some of the attractions in the region, such as the Palgongsan Natural Park.
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Top 5 airlines flying to South Korea

Need help choosing which airline to fly with from the United Kingdom to South Korea? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to KAYAK reviews.
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Korean AirOverall score based on 1244 reviews
86boarding
84comfort
86overall
82food
82entertainment
88crew
Airline reviews

Stewardess are nice. Food could have been better and should have a better dessert. They do not offer scotch or beer. You have to ask for it. I also was not happy that you do not serve ginger ale and or cranberry juice. This is my first time that an international flight do not have this. I go home overseas every year and when I travel through ANA, Delta, Qatar, JAL, Asiana Air, United Air. they all serve this two very famous drink. You do not have a great snack tray.

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Stewardess are nice. Food could have been better and should have a better dessert. They do not offer scotch or beer. You have to ask for it. I also was not happy that you do not serve ginger ale and or cranberry juice. This is my first time that an international flight do not have this. I go home overseas every year and when I travel through ANA, Delta, Qatar, JAL, Asiana Air, United Air. they all serve this two very famous drink. You do not have a great snack tray.

You did not put me on a Korean Air flight! so I do not have nothing to say

Wonderful cabin crew!!!!! Food was poor, in flight entertainment was just ok. They need to serve more water on a 15 hour flight--we were dehydrated and kept asking for water.

Going through security a second time to get on the next Korean Air flight was utterly ridiculous and unnecessary. We were in a International secure area.

Always fly with Korean Airlines. Best service great food. Nice and clean as always.

Crew was awesome, absolutely the best, Food was excellent also. Movie selection was mostly modern duds. However, I love Korean Airlines

The website is difficult if you don't have an account and sign in as a guest. Seat selection/change is only allowed after they send you an email which I would never received. Otherwise, the Korean Air flight crew was great. Just go to back of plane for snacks and drinks. They provide pillow, blanket and headphones. Movie selection wasn't great imo.

Food was just ok, not as tasty as in other airlines. The temperature in the aircraft was a bit warm so it was not comfortable for me and my husband.

I was handled by some very rude CSA's in DFW. I was forced to check my carry-on as I was flying economy. You are now allowed only 10 kg total on all carry-on items. As my carry-on was 10 kg, and my backpack was 2 kg, I was made to check my luggage. I find this procedure unfair, as many other passengers in economy CLEARLY had more than 10 kgs. If KA insists this is their policy, then it should be enforced uniformly for everyone. TO INCLUDE Business and First Class. They are allowed 18 kg now. From my perspective....absolutely ridiculous. This was the first time in over 35 years I have been made to check my carry-on. I am EXTREMELY disappointed 😞

Spokane airport was easy to get through. Seattle having my arrival and international departure gate so close to each other was fantastic! The waiting area though was a bit confusing about where to sit for my gate.

I could not choose my seat prior to check in

I had the most wonderful experience from CEB bag drop through deplaning. The staff, the aircraft, food, and cabin crew were all amazing. I want to give a kudos to Marky from Mactan Cebu's Asiana airport staff for his exceptional customer service and assistance.

JetBlue's check-in was great, but there was an in-flight attendant who was very rude and unkind. I didn't realize that the bathrooms were already locked 30 mins prior to landing and needed to use the restroom. Instead of politely asking me to return, she rudely told me, 'NO, bathrooms are locked! Go back to your seat!' The JetBlue flight was more than an hour delay, which made me almost miss my connecting flight with Asiana. I understand the reasoning, but the action they took to get a hold of maintenance was time consuming. It took them more than 30 mins to get a hold of maintenance and for maintenance to get started. The Asiana flight and crew were wonderful, in general. They waited for us who were delayed from the previous flight before they took off and were very kind to take my checked baggage's info. Seats were a little uncomfortable for such long flight, but service and flight attendants were great! However, my 3 checked baggages are missing! They're lost somewhere in the transition. I'm writing this review 3 days after my arrival to the Philippines, and my 3 checked baggages, where my wedding dress is, are all still missing! I and the CEB airport crew have sent multiple emails to both JetBlue and Asiana, and neither has responded to any of our emails. Although, I was able to get in contact with JetBlue's Interline Department who confirmed that the bags were turned over to Asiana without confirmation details.

The full flat bed was not that comfortable, hard and lumpy., too much space wasted with those bulky walls and divisions instead of making the bed 3-4 inches wider. The compartment where you put your feet is like a shoebox, poor design. Toilets of A350 are just too small, sink is too small

Aside from a LOT of turbulence the flight was perfect! The flight crew was superb and the food was delicious!

The seats (legroom) are tight and chairs cushion is stiff (not comfortable). The crew was courteous, professional and friendly. There was no food / snack for this flight (very short flight, but still would be nice to provide some snack for the enjoyment).

FA were very great, plane was A350 new and clean

The crew attended to my needs and the foods served are delivious.

Compared to Eva Air and JAL Asiana food is pretty mediocre. Snacks between meals are almost nonexistent. Wish they had cups of noodles or some mixed nuts.

There was a misunderstanding during check in that it was a mandatory requirement to make hotel reservations for quarantine without it you can’t board the airline.So we had to booked a hotel last minute and it was the wrong hotel since it’s not accredited by DOH Philippines. Since it was last minute we can’t get a refund or cancel the hotel. It was stressful and unnecessary hassle.

Wuhan - Dubai. Old plane: 1. Only USB charger. No power outlet to plug in.. 2. Super narrow seat layout 3. Toilet cover consistently fell down and hit my back when sitting on it.. :( 4. Entertainment system touch screen not sensitive, and need to press hard or use finger tips to hit. Crew were very nice and accommodating though.

1. I got very poor check in experience with the counter lady . This is the first airline I ever experienced that no combine check in weight allow . Even we have 4 of us but weight counter by piece . So we wasted lot of time argue and repack . This is super crazy 2. Next I left my Samsung tablet on the plane . And I started to escalate and finally spoke to southern airline lost and found in Malaysia and the amazing answer she give is : system nothing found and please try to call southern airline in china 🧐 . I have been flying many other airlines but this is my first encounterment with such irresponsible airline response and no empathy given to customer . My feeling is nobody bother whether how customer like me feel and I’m just too small for the management to take note .

No red vine, no whiskey, no vodka. No that I wanted all of them at once but still...

During flight, some passengers perform stomping leg exercises which disturb the comfort (I.e. sleep) of other passengers.

No good but was short flight. Both of our China Southern flights were on time. No surprises.

The flight was okay it was the kayak customer service that was poor, I have been trying to change my name on my flight ticket 3 days before my flight and nothing got done about it even tho I messaged so many times and phoned, all I got in return was that is was being processed and still to this day nothing has been done about it, I think it’s disgusting and un needed stress to the trip.

Quality flight from start to finish. Customer service is evidently very important to this company. The staff really exceeded expectations.

Pros: "Yes, seats were very comfortable and crew members were extremely helpful"
Cons: "Everything was excellent."
Pros: "No..no redeeming features.."
Cons: "Coffee was the worst I've ever had. The 2+1 powdered mil and coffee stick. Truly awful. But i suppose there aren't many people on the flight who would order coffee..I would even pay extra for a coffee if they had a quality option. Food is comparable to a school canteen. I would probably pay 20rmb for this in Shanghai. Frozen butter for the half-frozen bread. They really couldn't do worse..."
Cons: "Flight was cancelled and no one new what to do. Took me 48 hours to get home"

The worst experience ever! They never told me I had to transfer my ticket at the ticket transfer counter. They moved me to a flight leaving the next day, which was also heavily delayed. The staff at the airport were rude and not helpfull. I'll never travel with this airline again and will not recommend it

Would have liked to have Wi-Fi on the longer flight (nyc-Warsaw)

Lot still has not refunded me after they cancelled my flight to India!! Kayak had been awful at getting me this refund too. Will NEVER be using kayak or LOT again.

The customer service and the flight experience were very good!

I didn’t use Entertainment so, no comments on it. Staff was courteous, efficient and helpful. Wines (I also tried Polish White wine) were really good, so also the food. The accessories provided were good (a goodnight chocolate would have enriched the experience 😀) Originally flight reached before time but we didn’t understand why it was sidelined for almost half an hour and also, luggage was delivered quite late (20-25 minutes) and that too after changing belt! That need not be LOT’s fault! Overall, I would certainly like to travel again with LOT, worth recommending!

Pros: "I like that the boarding was delayed mid-way for some unknown reason (thus, the take-off was 15 min delayed), and I was able to get on the plane with my short connection not being the last passenger. :)"
Cons: "Food could have been better."
Pros: "The plane itself is ok. Not expecting too much from economy class."
Cons: "Not much really."
Pros: "Very good, professional and kind crew. The airline did not submit my request for vegetarian food but one of the crew went out of her way to create an "a la carte" dinner from the first class food."
Cons: "The plane does not have a gate at the Tom Bradley terminal and we had to be bused in. That was too much delay. On top of that, the airline lost one of our luggage. Thank god for insurance!"
Pros: "Boarding was an absolute mess. Seats were uncomfortable. Flight attendants did their jobs, nothing more"
Cons: "Just about everything"
Cons: "The food was very poor, the staff hardly offer any liquids through out the flight."

Boarding was horrible. We were packed into a bus with few seats and made to stand for 10 to 15 minutes, then driven for 5 minutes on wild curves. Complementary food and drink was a tiny chocolate and a bottle of water. Seating was cramped. Aircraft had no video.

Great flight. Left on time, not very crowded. Quiet and the right temperature.

No eye patches , socks given out for overnight flight! The snack on the short haul was a cube of chocolate! The seat was uncomfortable for a long haul - not enough cushioning!

The flight was cancelled, and no reason was given. The flight was rebooked 3 days later. Calling customer service was next to impossible. There was no option to get in a queue in the phone call. It simply said all agents are busy call back later. It is 2024 and not 1970s to have such outdated technology. Live chat was even worse as I was 753 in line and it kept getting timed out. The icing on the cake was that the working hours was something like 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM? Really for international airline when the flights usually depart early in the morning? Things only got worse in the check-in counter in Mumbai. The monitor in the check-in counter said that the flight was on time even though it was cancelled. There were 2 agents helping a 747 full of passengers. It was 5:30 AM by the time I checked into the hotel. I tried reaching Kayak (Chatdeal via email) days before the onward flight from Seattle and no one cared to respond even after reminder. I will go with Expedia in the future. In fact, for my next trip to Japan I have already used Expedia.

I paid a lot of money for seat selection and was miserable for flight duration

Lufthansa lost our luggage. After a lot of chasing on our part we got it back. The main problem is that there was no office in Bogota to help us outside of flighttimes. The customer service phone lines had no data on our luggage. I think Lufthansa need to invest in managing communications over lost luggage or this will end with everyone taking more luggage out of hold.

Very good service. One of my journey was by bus. But they advised by plane. Wrong information

No entertainment, no food or beverage included… Price like Lufthansa, “comfort and service” from Eurowings.

Usually a business class traveller had to do economy this time due to last min travels and no business class ticket available The staff treats u like substandard citizens . Especially to coloured ppl . This would not have been the case if I were back in business or first At Munich I asked if there was an option of upgrade and not for free I would pay but within 30 sec she said the flight is full ..the interesting part is I did not even tell her which segment I am.flying . But seems like she was not interested in talking

Plane was late taking off. Baggage was delayed over 2 hrs.

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