Steam rising from street food stalls, palaces in the winter light and a subway that runs like clockwork.
China Eastern flies from Vienna to Seoul from €325 with the return leg into London, not Vienna. It is an open-jaw ticket, so you also get a few days in the UK if you want them.
✈️ The Deal
- From: Vienna, Austria
- To: Seoul, South Korea, returning to London, United Kingdom
- Airline: China Eastern
- Stops: 2 stops out (Xi'an and Shanghai), 1 stop back (Shanghai)
- Price: €325
- When: November - December 2026
Example dates:
28/11/2026 - 09/12/2026
28/11/2026 - 10/12/2026
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You leave Vienna at 12:25, stop for 2h10 in Xi'an and 1h35 in Shanghai, and land in Seoul at 15:05 the next day. The flight to London leaves at 18:25, stops for 5h55 in Shanghai and lands at Heathrow at 06:25 the next morning. The ticket ends in London, so you need a separate flight back to Vienna. The fare is Economy Light, so check the baggage rules before you book. Other dates cost €453 or more, and from Budapest this trip costs €365.
💰 How far does your money go?
A Melange in a Viennese coffee house costs about €5. In Seoul, that buys a bowl of tteokbokki and a skewer at Gwangjang Market, with change. A full Korean barbecue dinner at a local grill costs about €15, the price of a Wiener Schnitzel in a tourist spot. A bottle of soju costs about €3 in a restaurant, and the subway takes you anywhere in the city for around €1.
☀️ The Weather
Seoul turns cold at the start of December. Expect highs of 5-7°C, nights around -2°C and clear, dry days with blue skies. Pack a warm coat, and then warm up in a jjimjilbang, the Korean sauna.
🏨 Where to Stay
Hongdae energy, a design favourite or top-floor luxury.
L7 Hongdae by Lotte · 9.0/10 · From €110/night
A modern hotel right above Hongik University station, with a rooftop pool.
RYSE, Autograph Collection · 9.4/10 · From €170/night
An art-filled hotel in Hongdae, with one of the city's best rooftop bars.
Four Seasons Hotel Seoul · 9.6/10 · From €450/night
Steps from Gyeongbokgung Palace, with a famous speakeasy in the basement.
🎯 What to Do
Seoul mixes royal palaces with neon streets.
Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon and Gwangjang Market: The main royal palace, the hanok village on the hill and dinner at Seoul's oldest market.
DMZ tour: The border with North Korea, the Third Tunnel and the observatory, about an hour from the city.
Street food market tour: Tteokbokki, bindaetteok and hotteok at the night markets with a local guide.
Seoul Sky at Lotte World Tower: The view from the glass floor at the top of Korea's tallest building.
🗺️ Where to Go From Here
Seoul is a great base for the rest of South Korea.
Busan: Beaches, seafood and colourful hillside villages, about 2h30 by KTX train.
Jeju Island: Volcanic landscapes and waterfalls, about 1h10 by air. Search flights
Tokyo: Japan's capital, about 2h30 by air. Search flights
€325 from Vienna to Seoul with a stop in London on the way home. Only the 28 November departure holds this price, so check it now.
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