How much do five days in Seoul cost?
Budget around €971 per person for five days in Seoul (South Korea), flight included: €571 for the return ticket — the best fare actually observed, from Paris in January 2027 — and about €400 on the ground, that is €80 a day for simple accommodation, meals and local transport. This destination is about average: budget roughly what a weekend in a large western European city would cost; the flight is where the real savings are.
Budget by length of stay
| Length | Return flight | On the ground | Total budget |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days | €571 | €240 | €811 |
| 5 days | €571 | €400 | €971 |
| 7 days | €571 | €560 | €1131 |
| 10 days | €571 | €800 | €1371 |
| 14 days | €571 | €1120 | €1691 |
Per person, flight at the best observed fare (€571 from Paris), living costs at the country average (€80/day). The fare barely depends on the length of the trip if you stay flexible on dates; it is time on the ground that drives the bill.
By travel style (five days)
| Style | Per day | Five days on the ground | Total with flight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoestring | €56 | €280 | €851 |
| Standard | €80 | €400 | €971 |
| Comfort | €144 | €720 | €1291 |
- Shoestring: hostel or a room in someone’s home, street food and markets, public transport.
- Standard: two- or three-star hotel or a rental, simple restaurants, the odd taxi and one paid visit a day.
- Comfort: well-located four-star hotel, good restaurants, taxis or a rental car, activities without counting.
Indicative split of a “standard” day in Seoul: accommodation ≈ €36, meals ≈ €28, transport and sundries ≈ €16.
The flight: which city to leave from?
| From | Best return fare | Month | Five-day budget |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris | €571 | January 2027 | €971 |
| Brussels | €571 | January 2027 | €971 |
| Bordeaux | €626 | November 2026 | €1026 |
| Nice | €662 | November 2026 | €1062 |
| Geneva | €703 | October 2026 | €1103 |
| Lille | €992 | October 2026 | €1392 |
| Marseille | €1023 | October 2026 | €1423 |
Latest fare recorded for each city (recorded on Oct 4), best month for each. Click a city for its next 12 months.
When to go to Seoul to pay less
Five-day budget including the flight, for the months where a fare was recorded. Temperatures are monthly normals (Open-Meteo), not forecasts.
For the same budget, you could also go to…
- WenzhouChina · €974 for five days, flight from €699
- ToulonFrance · €977 for five days, flight from €527
- HangzhouChina · €982 for five days, flight from €707
- Santo DomingoDominican Republic · €953 for five days, flight from €678
- Rio de JaneiroBrazil · €994 for five days, flight from €719
- HavanaCuba · €948 for five days, flight from €698
- BernSwitzerland · €996 for five days, flight from €296
- Pointe-a-pitreGuadeloupe · €997 for five days, flight from €547
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Frequently asked questions
How much do five days in Seoul cost?
Budget around €971 per person for five days in Seoul, flight included: €571 for the return flight (best fare observed from Paris in January 2027) and about €400 on the ground (€80 a day for simple accommodation, meals and transport). On a shoestring you get down to €851; in comfort you climb to €1291.
What daily budget should I plan for in Seoul?
About €80 per person per day for a “standard” trip (national average — South Korea: simple accommodation, three meals, local transport), €56 on a shoestring and €144 in comfort. Paid activities, insurance and shopping not included.
Is Seoul an expensive destination?
At €80 a day, Seoul is about average: budget roughly what a weekend in a large western European city would cost; the flight is where the real savings are.
How much is the plane ticket to Seoul?
The best return fare recorded in the last three days is €571 from Paris, up to €1023 from Marseille. The full 12-month calendar is on each route page.
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Where do these prices come from?
The fares shown are real observed prices from recent flight searches (round trip, per person), refreshed continuously. They give a reliable snapshot of the market, but can change hour to hour: the final price is always verified with the booking partner when you book.
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