One stop, and you're trading the Tube for the T-money card. Seoul's neon markets and mountain trails are closer than you think.
XiamenAir has return fares from London to Seoul from £380, one stop, with dates open across September and October 2026.
✈️ The Deal
- From: London, UK
- To: Seoul, South Korea
- Airline: XiamenAir
- Stops: 1 stop
- Price: £380–£399 return
- When: September - October 2026
Example dates:
20/09/2026 - 15/10/2026
21/09/2026 - 22/10/2026
25/09/2026 - 13/10/2026
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💰 How far does your money go?
A kimbap roll and a coffee from a convenience store costs about £2.50, less than a single bus fare in London. A full Korean fried chicken and beer session, chimaek, for two runs around £16, roughly what you'd pay for two pints alone on a Friday in Zone 1. Even a proper Korean BBQ dinner with drinks lands around £28 a head.
☀️ The Weather
Seoul in late September still holds onto summer, with highs around 26°C and warm evenings. By mid-October it settles into crisp autumn, days around 18-20°C and cooler nights near 10°C. Late October brings the best of the season, clear skies, dry air and the city's maples turning red and gold.
🏨 Where to Stay
Myeongdong and Namdaemun put you within walking distance of palaces, markets and the metro.
ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun — 9.2/10 · From £100/night Compact, well-reviewed rooms steps from Namdaemun Market, ideal for anyone who just needs a clean base near the action.
Lotte City Hotel Myeongdong — 9.0/10 · From £74/night A 4-star right in the heart of Myeongdong's shopping streets, built for travellers who want to walk everywhere.
The Westin Josun Seoul — 4.5-star · From £240/night Five minutes from Myeongdong with a heritage feel and City Hall on the doorstep, the kind of stay worth the extra spend.
🎯 What to Do
Seoul mixes centuries-old palaces with some of Asia's best street food and nightlife, often on the same block.
Wander Bukchon Hanok Village — Traditional wooden houses on a hillside, with palace and skyline views between the alleys.
Explore Gyeongbokgung Palace — The city's grandest palace, especially striking during the changing of the guard ceremony.
Eat your way through Gwangjang Market — Seoul's oldest market, famous for bindaetteok and knife-cut noodles.
Watch the sunset from N Seoul Tower — Cable car up, city views out, one of the best free-feeling nights in town.
🗺️ Where to Go From Here
Seoul is also the easiest base for exploring the rest of South Korea.
Busan — Beaches, seafood markets and Gamcheon's rainbow village, about 2.5 hours by KTX high-speed train.
Jeju Island — Volcanic coastline and waterfalls, around 1 hour by domestic flight.
Gyeongju — Ancient royal tombs and temples, roughly 2 hours by KTX.
One stop from £380 to South Korea doesn't come around often. Grab your dates before October fills up.
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