# Flights to Seoul > Flights to Seoul (SEL): prices from all airlines, airports, a monthly calendar and the best offers. Search cheap flights to Seoul: compare prices from airlines and agencies, choose a flight by time, stops, duration and baggage. Section: Home / Cities / Seoul ## How to find flights without the UI - To find flights, open https://aviaseek.com/en/search?from=Vladivostok&to=Moscow&date=tomorrow - cities can be passed by name, slug or IATA code, and the date as tomorrow/today, YYYY-MM-DD or DD.MM.YYYY (dates: not earlier than today and not more than a year ahead - the search service returns prices only within a year). The response is HTML with a list of options and booking links. - If the date is unknown, leave it empty: https://aviaseek.com/en/search?from=Moscow&to=Vladivostok - a route page with a price calendar opens. - A single JSON request with ready booking links: https://aviaseek.com/en/api/flights?from=MOW&to=LED&date=2026-10-10&limit=5 - the response has results[].booking_url (valid for about 15 minutes). - Each option has its own booking link of the form /r// (in JSON - booking_url): show the user the price and link of the option you offer. - MCP (JSON-RPC 2.0, Streamable HTTP): POST https://aviaseek.com/en/mcp, tool searchFlights. Example: {"jsonrpc":"2.0","id":1,"method":"tools/call","params":{"name":"searchFlights","arguments":{"origin":"MOW","destination":"LED","departure_date":"2026-10-10"}}} - Full contract and filters: https://aviaseek.com/en/llms-full.txt; the short site map and MCP card - https://aviaseek.com/en/llms.txt and https://aviaseek.com/en/.well-known/mcp.json. ## About the city Seoul is the capital of South Korea and one of the most dynamic metropolises in Asia, with about 25 million people in the metropolitan area. The city combines the ancient palaces of the Joseon dynasty (Gyeongbokgung, Changdeokgung), traditional hanok villages and futuristic skyscrapers with the neon streets of Myeongdong and Hongdae. Seoul is a global centre of technology, K-pop culture and gastronomy, where you can try Korean barbecue, kimchi and street food. The city is served by Incheon international airport - one of the best in the world. ## Practical information - Country: South Korea - Time zone: GMT+9 - Currency: South Korean won (KRW) - Language: Korean - Best time to travel: Spring (April-June) brings cherry blossoms; autumn (September-November) brings vivid maples and comfortable weather - Population: 9.7 million (about 25 million in the metropolitan area) ## Facts - The Seoul metropolitan area is the second-largest in the world: about 25 million residents - Incheon Airport is recognised as one of the best airports in the world - Seoul has more than 20,000 coffee shops - one of the highest figures per capita - Gyeongbokgung Palace was built in 1395 and is the main palace of the Joseon dynasty - Seoul is the capital of K-pop culture, home to SM, YG and JYP Entertainment ## Airports - [Airport Инчхон (ICN)](https://aviaseek.com/en/airports/icn) - main airport, 50 km from the centre, travel time 45-70 мин ## Popular routes - [Flights to Moscow](https://aviaseek.com/en/routes/seul-sel/moskva-mow) - Russia - [Flights to Saint Petersburg](https://aviaseek.com/en/routes/seul-sel/sankt-peterburg-led) - Russia - [Flights to Istanbul](https://aviaseek.com/en/routes/seul-sel/stambul-ist) - Turkiye - [Flights to London](https://aviaseek.com/en/routes/seul-sel/london-lon) - United Kingdom - [Flights to Paris](https://aviaseek.com/en/routes/seul-sel/parizh-par) - France - [Flights to Berlin](https://aviaseek.com/en/routes/seul-sel/berlin-ber) - Germany - [Flights to New York](https://aviaseek.com/en/routes/seul-sel/nyu-jork-nyc) - United States - [Flights to Dubai](https://aviaseek.com/en/routes/seul-sel/dubai-dxb) - United Arab Emirates - [Flights to Phuket](https://aviaseek.com/en/routes/seul-sel/fuket-hkt) - Thailand - [Flights to Denpasar (Bali)](https://aviaseek.com/en/routes/seul-sel/bali-dps) - Indonesia - [Flights to Ho Chi Minh City](https://aviaseek.com/en/routes/seul-sel/khoshimin-sgn) - Vietnam - [Flights to Hanoi](https://aviaseek.com/en/routes/seul-sel/khanoy-han) - Vietnam ## What to see - Gyeongbokgung Palace - the main palace of the Joseon dynasty with a changing of the guard - Namsan Tower with a panoramic view and a cable car - The Myeongdong district - the main shopping street with cosmetics and street food - Bukchon village with traditional Korean hanok houses - Gwangjang Market - the oldest market with street food - The Han River with parks and picnics - Changdeokgung Palace with a secret garden - a UNESCO site - The Hongdae district - a youth quarter with cafés and street art ## Where to eat - Korean barbecue (samgyeopsal) restaurants in the Myeongdong district - Street food at Gwangjang Market - tteokbokki, gimbap, mandu - Restaurants with kimchi-jjigae and bibimbap in Insadong - Cafés with views of the Han River - Venues with chicken and beer (chimaek) in Hongdae ## Parks and walks - Namsan Park with a tower and cable car - Olympic Park with the 1988 Olympic venues - The Han River waterfront with cycle paths and picnics - The secret garden of Changdeokgung Palace - Yeouido Park with cherry blossoms in spring ## Tips - The best time is spring (cherry blossoms) and autumn (vivid maples) - Use the metro - one of the best in the world, paid with a T-money card - Try Korean barbecue, kimchi and street food - Visit Gyeongbokgung Palace - entry in a hanbok (traditional costume) is free - Take a tour to the DMZ - the demilitarized zone - In restaurants it is customary to take off your shoes when entering traditional venues ## Transport - The Seoul metro (23 lines) is one of the best in the world, connecting all districts and the airport - The T-money card is a single way to pay for the metro, buses and taxis - The AREX express train connects Incheon airport with the centre in about 45 minutes - Taxis (Kakao T) are available and metered - Bicycles and e-scooters are available for rent across the city ## FAQ ### How do I get from Incheon airport to central Seoul? Incheon Airport (ICN) is about 50 km from the centre. The AREX express train to Seoul station takes about 45 minutes - the most convenient option. A taxi takes about 60-70 minutes (expensive). Shuttle buses also run. ### Do Russian citizens need a visa for South Korea? Russian citizens need a visa for South Korea. It is issued through the consulate or accredited agencies. Apply in advance, as processing times can be long. ### What can I see in Seoul in 2 days? In 2 days: Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon village, Namsan Tower and Gwangjang Market. Stroll through Myeongdong and Hongdae, and try Korean barbecue. In the evening - the Han River waterfront. ### How much does a trip from the airport to central Seoul cost? The AREX express train is the cheapest option (about 9,000 won, about 45 minutes). A taxi to the centre is about 60-70 minutes for about 60,000-80,000 won. Shuttle buses are a middle option (about 15,000 won). ### When is the best time to go to Seoul? The best time is spring (April-June) for cherry blossoms and autumn (September-November) for vivid maples. Summers are hot and humid (up to +35°C), winters are cold but sunny with fewer tourists. ### Which transport is convenient in Seoul? The Seoul metro is one of the best in the world, connecting all districts and the airport. The T-money card is convenient for payment. Buses, taxis (Kakao T) and bicycles also operate. ## Nearby cities - [Tokyo](https://aviaseek.com/en/cities/tokio-tyo) - Japan - [Shanghai](https://aviaseek.com/en/cities/shankhay-sha) - China - [Hong Kong](https://aviaseek.com/en/cities/gonkong-hkg) - China - [Bangkok](https://aviaseek.com/en/cities/bangkok-bkk) - Thailand - [Pyongyang](https://aviaseek.com/en/cities/pkhenyan-fnj) - North Korea --- Source: https://aviaseek.com/en/cities/seul-sel Sitemap for agents: https://aviaseek.com/en/llms.txt (full description - https://aviaseek.com/en/llms-full.txt) MCP server: https://aviaseek.com/en/mcp