Palaces in the morning, Korean barbecue at night and the first cherry blossoms on the way.
Air China flies from London to Seoul from £420 return, with one short stop in Beijing each way and a checked bag included. The trip runs from late February to mid March 2027.
✈️ The Deal
- From: London Gatwick (out) and Heathrow (back), United Kingdom
- To: Seoul Incheon, South Korea
- Airline: Air China
- Stops: 1 stop each way (Beijing Capital)
- Price: £420 - £442 return
- When: February - March 2027
Example dates:
22/02/2027 - 18/03/2027
21/02/2027 - 17/03/2027
22/02/2027 - 17/03/2027
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The stops in Beijing are short: 3h05 on the way out and 2h05 on the way back. You leave Gatwick at 11:35 and land in Seoul at 11:40 the next day, and the return leaves Seoul at 11:10 and lands at Heathrow at 17:50 the same day. Note that you fly out of Gatwick and back into Heathrow. Leaving a day earlier or coming back a day earlier costs £442. Earlier in February and later in March, fares jump to £474 or more.
💰 How far does your money go?
A pint in London now costs about £6.50. In Seoul, a bowl of bibimbap costs about £5.50, a bottle of soju in a restaurant about £2.70 and a metro ride about 85p. A Korean barbecue dinner for two with drinks often comes in under £40.
☀️ The Weather
Late February and March are the end of winter in Seoul. Expect cold, dry days of 7°C to 12°C and nights around freezing, with lots of sunshine. By late March the city starts to warm up, and the first cherry blossoms appear in the south of the country.
🏨 Where to Stay
Hongdae for nightlife, or the old palaces for culture.
Sinchon APL Hotel · 8.3/10 · From £44/night
A simple, good-value hotel one stop from Hongdae, near Sinchon station.
L7 Hongdae by Lotte · 8.7/10 · From £143/night
A modern hotel right above Hongik University station, with a rooftop pool.
RYSE, Autograph Collection · 9.0/10 · From £191/night
An art-filled hotel in Hongdae, with one of the city's best rooftop bars.
🎯 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
£420 return to Seoul with short connections and a bag. Fares like this on these dates do not last.
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