Trip cost
South Korea from London: trip cost
For 2 travellers sharing a room, a 7-day trip to South Korea from London comes to about $3,183 (about $3,406 with a 7% buffer), including flights, stay, food, local transport and activities. Flights are our distance estimate: no observed fares for this route yet. Visa fees are not included.
Complete trip estimate, 7 days, 2 travellers
Shown for a default of 7 days and 2 travellers sharing one room. Those are our defaults, not your plans: change them above.
- Flights, London and back From the distance (8,994 km each way) and the travel mode. Not a fare.
- about $1,403estimate
- Stay, 6 nights About $75 a night for one mid-range room, our model's estimate. Hotel observations replace this as they arrive.
- about $450estimate, refreshed 17 Sep
- Food About $45 per person per day, our model's estimate.
- about $630estimate, refreshed 17 Sep
- Local transport About $20 per person per day for buses, metro, taxis and transfers, our model's estimate.
- about $280estimate, refreshed 17 Sep
- Activities About $30 per person per day, our model's estimate.
- about $420estimate, refreshed 17 Sep
- Visa or entry permit
- Not in the total. Confirm the fee on the official portal.
About £2,382 at the 18 Sep 2026 rate.
About £2,548 at the 18 Sep 2026 rate. Your bank's rate will differ a little.
The buffer is a default for the things a plan leaves out, not a fee. It is never folded into the estimate above.
Other trip lengths for 2: 3 days about $2,123, 5 days about $2,653, 10 days about $3,978.
Flights, London to South Korea and back, are the observed range where we hold one and our distance estimate otherwise; stay, food, local transport and activities are planning figures from the destination's daily costs. Nothing here is a quote. How we calculate.
Typical fares by month, London to South Korea
Not observed yet. We record this route's cheapest fares every day; a month shows a range once it has three observation days. Check back in a week.
Often forgotten
- Checked baggage · About 17 hours of travel each way, airport time included
Many long-haul fares include one bag; low-cost carriers price each bag separately. Check the fare rules.
- Airport transfer · Arriving by air
The local transport line budgets getting around, not a private transfer. Check whether your stay includes one.
- Travel insurance · An international trip
Medical cover abroad and trip cancellation. Priced by the insurer for your party and dates.
- SIM or eSIM · An international trip
Roaming or a local data plan for the days you are away.
- Tips and service charges · Any trip
Customs differ by country; restaurants and drivers may expect them.
- Souvenirs and gifts · Any trip
Outside the activities line, which budgets what you do, not what you bring home.
A checklist, not a price list: we show an amount only where a named source has published one.
Curated trips in South Korea
Run by local operators who quote you directly. These are trips in South Korea, not necessarily in South Korea, and the operator sets the price.
Seoul + DMZ City Break
Palaces, K-pop, Korean BBQ, and the DMZ in 6 days.
From
$1,750
6 days
K-Pop & Korean Pop Culture
Trainee experience, Gangnam landmarks, Korean BBQ + karaoke nights.
From
$1,950
7 days
Korea Cherry Blossom Tour
Late-March bloom from Jeju → Busan → Seoul. KTX bullet-train hops.
From
$2,400
9 days
Best months to visit South Korea
April, May, September and October, from the destination's own record.
About South Korea
South Korea is a vibrant East Asian nation known for its dynamic blend of ancient traditions and cutting-edge technology. It boasts a diverse landscape ranging from mountainous national parks to bustling coastal cities.
Plan a South Korea trip with your own dates