Autumn leaves around royal palaces, Korean barbecue sizzling at midnight and neon streets that never sleep.
China Eastern flies from Milan Malpensa to Seoul from €429 return, with one stop in Xi'an. Two checked bags are included, and the price holds across several dates in November and December 2026.
✈️ The Deal
- From: Milan, Italy
- To: Seoul, South Korea
- Airline: China Eastern
- Stops: 1 stop (Xi'an)
- Price: €429 return
- When: November - December 2026
Example dates:
11/11/2026 - 19/11/2026
18/11/2026 - 26/11/2026
06/12/2026 - 15/12/2026
The outbound has a 9-hour connection in Xi'an, home of the Terracotta Army. The return connection is about 3 hours.
💰 How far does your money go?
An aperitivo in Milan costs €10-12. In Seoul, that buys a full Korean barbecue dinner with side dishes at a local grill, or a night of street food at Gwangjang Market. A bottle of soju costs about €3 in a restaurant, and the subway takes you anywhere in the city for around €1.
☀️ The Weather
Mid-November is the end of Seoul's autumn, with the last red and gold leaves in the palace gardens. Expect highs of 10-13°C and nights around 2°C. By December, it is properly cold, with highs near 3°C and the first snow possible.
🏨 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 blends palaces, markets and K-culture.
Gyeongbokgung Palace in hanbok: Wear traditional dress and get in free. The changing of the guard happens twice a day.
Bukchon Hanok Village: Hundreds of traditional wooden houses on the hill between two palaces.
Gwangjang Market: Mung bean pancakes, mayak gimbap and raw beef in Seoul's oldest market.
Namsan Tower at night: Ride the cable car up for the best view of the city lights.
🗺️ 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.
DMZ: The border with North Korea, about 1 hour by road on a guided tour.
Jeju Island: Volcanic landscapes and waterfalls, about 1h10 by air. Search flights
Tokyo: Japan's capital, about 2h30 by air. Search flights
€429 return from Milan to Seoul with bags included. Fares like this sell out quickly.
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