A pint costs more in Milan than a full Korean BBQ dinner does in Seoul. Air China is flying Milan to Seoul return from €466, one stop, with fares running from November 2026 through January 2027. Neon-lit markets, palace courtyards under snow and a won that stretches further than you'd expect.
✈️ The Deal
- From: Milan
- To: Seoul, South Korea
- Airline: Air China
- Stops: 1 stop
- Price: €466–€499 return
- When: November 2026 – January 2027
Example dates:
02/11/2026 – 17/11/2026
05/11/2026 – 23/11/2026
20/11/2026 – 30/11/2026
02/12/2026 – 15/12/2026
05/01/2027 – 19/01/2027
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💰 How far does your money go?
A street-food lunch in Seoul barely clears €3, and a full Korean BBQ dinner with drinks lands around €35 for two. A couple of beers from a convenience store costs about €6, less than a single pint back home. Even a taxi across the city won't dent a day's budget.
☀️ The Weather
Seoul turns crisp fast once autumn sets in. Expect highs around 12°C in early November, dropping toward 3°C by month's end. December brings proper winter, with days hovering near freezing and the odd dusting of snow over the palaces. By January it's firmly cold, with highs barely above 1°C, so pack layers and a decent coat whichever week you fly.
🏨 Where to Stay
Three bases to pick from, from backpacker-friendly to full luxury.
Ibis Ambassador Seoul Insadong — 8.3/10 · From €55/night Steps from Insadong's tea houses and antique shops, solid value for a first-timer's base.
Lotte City Hotel Myeongdong — 9.0/10 · From €95/night Right in the middle of Myeongdong's shopping and street food, an easy walk to everything.
Signiel Seoul — 9.3/10 · From €320/night Floors 76 to 101 of Lotte World Tower, with views over the whole city and a spa to match.
🎯 What to Do
Seoul runs on street food by day and neon by night.
Bukhansan National Park — Granite peaks and forest trails inside the city limits, one of the best hikes in Asia for the effort involved.
Gyeongbokgung Palace — The main royal palace, best visited in the morning before the tour groups, especially striking under a light snow.
Gwangjang Market — Seoul's oldest market, bindaetteok pancakes and mayak gimbap from stalls that have run for decades.
Bukchon Hanok Village — Centuries-old traditional houses on a hillside, unlike anywhere else in the city and free to wander.
🗺️ Where to Go From Here
Seoul is also the easiest base for exploring the rest of South Korea.
Busan — Beaches, seafood markets and a very different pace, just under three hours by KTX train.
Jeju Island — Volcanic coastline and waterfalls, a one-hour domestic flight from Seoul.
Nami Island — Tree-lined paths made famous by Korean dramas, an easy day trip by train and ferry.
DMZ — The border with North Korea, a heavily guarded stretch of history reachable on a half-day tour.
At €466 return, this is one of the cheapest routes into South Korea from Italy this year. Fares like this don't sit around.
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