Sizzling pork belly on a tabletop grill, a green bottle of soju and neon stacked six storeys above the street: Seoul in winter is warmer than it looks.
China Eastern is flying from Stockholm Arlanda to Seoul Incheon with one stop in Shanghai, from €382 return. The fare includes a checked bag, and the dates fall in late November and early December 2026.
✈️ The deal
- From: Stockholm, Sweden
- To: Seoul, South Korea
- Airline: China Eastern
- Stops: 1 stop (Shanghai)
- Price: €382 return
- When: November–December 2026
Example dates:
21/11/2026 - 03/12/2026
28/11/2026 - 10/12/2026
28/11/2026 - 11/12/2026
28/11/2026 - 12/12/2026
The outbound includes a long layover in Shanghai, so check the timings before you book. The return is a quicker 17 hours.
💰 How far does your money go?
Seoul is a city where eating out every meal is the cheap option. A roll of gimbap costs around €2.30, a bottle of soju from a convenience store about €1.30, less than a single coffee in a Stockholm café. A mung bean pancake at Gwangjang Market is around €3.30, and a subway ride is about €1, against close to €4 for a single SL ticket back home.
☀️ The weather
Late November in Seoul brings crisp, sunny days of 6 to 9°C, with nights just below freezing. By early December, highs drop to around 3 to 5°C and the air turns dry and clear. Snow is possible but rarely settles this early. It is cold, but still milder than Stockholm at the same time of year, and with far more daylight.
🏨 Where to stay
Pick a neighbourhood for its nightlife, its shopping or its skyline.
Nine Brick Hotel · 8.8/10 · From €70/night A design hotel in Hongdae, surrounded by the city's best bars, live music and late-night street food.
Hotel Cappuccino · 8.7/10 · From €105/night A playful hotel in Gangnam with a rooftop bar, a short walk from Sinnonhyeon station.
Signiel Seoul · 9.4/10 · From €420/night Rooms from the 76th floor of Lotte World Tower, with views across the whole city.
🎯 What to do
Seoul mixes 600-year-old palaces with some of the most modern streets in Asia.
Gyeongbokgung Palace. The largest of the five royal palaces, with the changing of the guard at the main gate.
Gwangjang Market. One of Seoul's oldest markets, famous for mung bean pancakes, mayak gimbap and raw beef yukhoe.
Namsan Seoul Tower. Take the cable car up for the best view of the city lights after dark.
Seongsu-dong. Old factories turned into cafés, concept stores and galleries, often called the Brooklyn of Seoul.
🗺️ Where to go from here
Seoul is the hub for the rest of South Korea, with fast trains in every direction.
Suwon. The UNESCO-listed Hwaseong Fortress, about an hour from central Seoul by subway.
Gyeongju. The ancient capital of the Silla kingdom, with royal tombs and temples, around two hours by KTX.
Pyeongchang. The 2018 Winter Olympics venue, with ski season starting in December, under two hours by KTX.
Busan. Seafood markets, temples on the coast and city beaches, about 2h30 by KTX.
Jeju Island. Volcanic landscapes and black-stone villages, around an hour by domestic flight. Search flights
Seoul from €382 return with a checked bag included. These fares tend to go once the Christmas rush starts.
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