Palaces, night markets and Korean barbecue, as Seoul lights up for Christmas.
China Eastern flies from Vienna to Seoul from €484 return, with short stops in China. The cheapest dates run from 30 November to 11 December 2026, and a checked bag is included.
✈️ The Deal
- From: Vienna, Austria
- To: Seoul Incheon, South Korea
- Airline: China Eastern
- Stops: 2 stops on the way out (Xi'an and Beijing), 1 on the way back (Xi'an)
- Price: €484 return
- When: November - December 2026
Example dates:
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The flight leaves Vienna at 12:25, stops for 2h10 in Xi'an and 1h40 in Beijing Daxing, and lands in Seoul at 14:40 the next day. The return leaves Seoul at 19:55, stops for 3h25 in Xi'an and lands in Vienna at 06:00 the next morning. A week earlier, on 23/11, the price rises to €523. Hand baggage, a checked bag and meals are included.
💰 How far does your money go?
A Melange in a Viennese café costs about €5, and a schnitzel €20. In Seoul, a full Korean barbecue dinner with side dishes costs about €10 a head, a bottle of soju €3 in a restaurant, and tteokbokki at a street stall €3. A subway ride costs about €1.
☀️ The Weather
Early December is cold and dry in Seoul. Expect highs of 4-8°C, nights below zero and clear blue skies. The first snow is possible, and the streets fill with Christmas lights and winter markets.
🏨 Where to Stay
Hongdae for nightlife, or the old palaces for culture.
Sinchon APL Hotel · 8.3/10 · From €51/night
A simple, good-value hotel one stop from Hongdae, near Sinchon station.
L7 Hongdae by Lotte · 8.7/10 · From €164/night
A modern hotel right above Hongik University station, with a rooftop pool.
RYSE, Autograph Collection · 9.0/10 · From €220/night
An art-filled hotel in Hongdae, with one of the city's best rooftop bars.
🎯 What to Do
Seoul mixes royal palaces, the DMZ and some of Asia's best street food.
Gyeongbokgung, Bukchon and Gwangjang Market: The main royal palace, the hanok village and a market lunch in one tour.
DMZ tour: The demilitarised zone, the Third Tunnel and a view into North Korea.
Night market food tour: Korean fried chicken, mung bean pancakes and makgeolli with a local guide.
Seoul Sky at Lotte World Tower: The glass-floored observatory on the 118th floor 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
From €484 return, Vienna to Seoul with bags included. One date at this price, so book it while it lasts.
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