Seoul: €1,358 SkyTeam Business Class From Budapest

Seoul

SkyTeam‘s flagship company Air FranceKLM is currently selling very cheap business class tickets to the South Korean capital, Seoul. The flights start in Budapest and are available for as little as €1,358 (~HUF 535,265). For that price, you can choose between three business class cabins: Air France, KLM and our favourite, Korean Air.

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These tickets are non-refundable but can be rebooked by “only” paying the price difference.

Our availability calendar highlights all possible flight dates at the lowest price for trips of 4 to 28 days. It will forward you to KLM with your preselected flight dates. The airline sells the cheapest tickets on its website.

Routing & Cabins

You can fly via Amsterdam or Paris. The aircraft on the long-haul flight varies, but usually, all three airlines seem to use a Boeing 777.

Before Covid-19, Air France still had 4 different business class versions, but now, as the A380 & A340 have left the fleet, only 3 remain. The business class in the A380 was no longer up to today’s standards, unlike the business class that’s installed in the Boeing 787-Dreamliner and Airbus A350, which is modern and comfortable. This business class is now continuously being installed in other Air France planes as well.

Air France Business Class Airbus A350
© Air France

By now, modern seats have also become the norm at KLM. Its business class is definitely not a bad choice, also thanks to the good service. Like many other airlines, the Boeing 787 always has the newest business class seats installed.

klm business 787 sitz header

On cannot speak of a single Korean Air business class, as there are 4 versions. The newest version has mainly been installed in the Boeing 747-8 and the A330. There, you’ll fly in a modern and comfortable seat. The special part: Even though the seats are aligned in a 2-2-2 formation, everyone still has direct access to the aisle. The seats are not right next to each other, thus creating a corridor to the window seat – a great idea for wide planes like the Jumbo! In the A380’s upper deck, you’d fly in an older business class version, but Korean Air has a bar area where you can comfortably sit on the couch drinking a cocktail. The worst business class version is still being used on less prominent routes on some older Boeing 777 planes – with a row of three in the middle and angled seats.

Korean Air First Class Sleeper
Korean Air First Class © Korean Air
Korean Air Business Class Prestige Suite
© Korean Air

Search & Book

The fare rules for this deal offer no expiration date. Your trip has to be at least 6 days (or a Sunday) long. You can find decent availability during the travel period from March to September 2023.

You can find those dates using Google Flights, and then directly book the flights on KLM’s website. To facilitate your search, we’ve compiled an availability calendar, that will redirect you to KLM’s booking site, once you’ve selected your preferred dates. Booking via OTAs does not save you money.

Mileage

The short flight from Brussels to Amsterdam is issued in booking class J, while the long-haul flight to/from Seoul is issued in class O. Sadly, booking class O will not get you any miles on almost all frequent flyer programs.

  • 14,194 RDM + 2,838 MQD on Delta SkyMiles
  • 13,806 Miles on CSA OK Plus
  • 13,806 Award Miles on Etihad Guest
  • 13,420 Miles on MEA Cedar Miles
  • 13,420 Miles on Vietnam Airlines Lotusmiles
  • 13,032 Miles on Aerolíneas Argentinas AerolíneasPlus
  • 13,032 Points on Malaysia Airlines Enrich
  • 13,032 Miles on Korean Air Skypass
  • 9,704 Award Miles on Japan Airlines Mileage Bank
  • 6,200 Award Miles + 80 Tier Points on Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
  • 5,056 Award Miles + 102 XP on Flying Blue
  • 2,712 Miles on Saudia Alfursan
  • 2,500 Miles on Aeromexico Club Premier
  • 2,326 Miles on GOL Aéreos Smiles
  • 1,938 Miles on Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles
  • 1,938 Miles on Air Europa Suma
Data provided by miles.travel-dealz.com. Without guarantee on correctness.

Destination

Hotel prices in Seoul usually start at roughly €30-45, depending on the hotel category and specific dates. Whichever category and hotel you opt for, make sure to get the best price! Our recommendation is to search on booking.com, or even on our own Travel-Dealz hotel search:

Information & Tips for Seoul

Seoul is the capital of South Korea and with 11.8 million inhabitants and a metropolitan region of around 25.6 million also the largest. The city is an important cultural and economic center in the Asian region.

Flights to Seoul

Flights to Korea are unfortunately not as cheap as to China or Southeast Asia, but there are – especially if you are flexible – some bargains that are definitely worth it.

For flights to Seoul, one should usually be prepared to pay between 400€ and 500€ for a good deal. Often there are also bargains in Business Class, especially from LOT.

You should avoid the school holidays, especially the summer holidays. During this period, airfares quickly rise to more than 700€ and partly reach heights of up to 1.000€ for a direct flight in economy. Good deals are not to be expected during this period.

Best Time to Travel

The best time to visit Seoul is from March to May or from September to November. Thanks to comparatively mild temperatures and plenty of sunshine, these months are best suited for tourism.

Climate diagram for Seoul (Source: WMO World Weather Information Service)

From the Airport to the City Center

International long-haul flights usually arrive at Seoul-Incheon Airport. The express train to the city centre departs every 30 minutes and takes 40-45 minutes and costs approx. 6,50€. For a taxi you pay between 47€ and 70€.

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Information & Tips for South Korea

South Korea, officially Republic of Korea, is a country located on the Southern part of the Korean peninsula. It is one of Asia’s fastest developing countries and features stand alone traits such as language, culture and cuisine. Especially Korean food (Teriyaki) and music (K-Pop) get more and more popular in Europe and North America.

Visa & Immigration

Citizens of the European Union, Canada, America and Australia get 90 days of visa free stay upon arrival. If you’re not from one of these countries or planning on a longer stay, this official website for foreigners travelling to Korea might be of help.

Currency

Korea’s currency is the Korean Won (KRW). €1 equals roughly KRW 1,300. You can exchange currency in cash or withdraw it by using your credit card at various ATMs. The most used banknotes are KRW 1,000; 5,000; 10,000 & 50,000. Paying with credit card is possible is many hotels, stores and restaurants, not unlike in Europe.

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Cover Picture: Photo by Yu Kato on Unsplash

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