What to know about flights from Budapest to Seoul?

The distance between Budapest and Seoul is approximately 8,162.12km. The average flight time between Budapest and Seoul is 10 hours 32 minutes. According to Trip.com data, travel demand is highest in July. November is generally the cheapest month to book.

Cheapest one-way
£209
China Southern Airlines China Southern Airlines BUD-SEL 19h 30m · 1 stop Fri, Nov 27
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Cheapest return
£455
China Southern Airlines China Southern Airlines BUD-SEL 17h 30m · 2 stops Wed, Nov 25 - Sat, Nov 28
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Best time to book
February
Cheapest
July
Peak season for travel
Route details
8,162.12km
Flight distance
10h 32m
Average flight time

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Budapest to Seoul over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from £209 and round-trip from £455. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

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Flights from Budapest to Seoul operate an average of 2 times per day over the past 7 days, with a 16.7% on-time departure rate and a 100.0% on-time arrival rate.

Which airlines are the most popular for Budapest to Seoul flights?

The most popular airlines flying from Budapest to Seoul are Korean Air, China Eastern Airlines, and Lufthansa, among 4 carriers on this route. China Southern Airlines offers the lowest fares. Based on Trip.com's flight booking data from the previous 12 months.
Korean Air logo Korean Air
China Eastern Airlines logo China Eastern Airlines
Lufthansa logo Lufthansa
Air China logo Air China
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Budapest to Seoul according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Trip.com Price Insights on Budapest to Seoul Flights

What is the cheapest month to book a one-way flight from Budapest to Seoul?

Average price of one-way tickets from Budapest to Seoul booked on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

For a one-way flight from Budapest to Seoul, fares are lowest in February (£332) and highest in October (£715).

£715
£524
£332
£141
    Cheapest
  • £715
    Oct
  • £347
    Nov
  • £424
    Dec
  • £353
    Jan
  • £332
    Feb
  • £435
    Mar
  • £411
    Apr
  • £445
    May
  • £363
    Jun
  • £457
    Jul
  • £485
    Aug
  • £419
    Sep

What is the cheapest month to book a return flight from Budapest to Seoul?

Average price of return tickets from Budapest to Seoul booked on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

For a return flight from Budapest to Seoul, fares are lowest in January (£705) and highest in October (£1,241).

£1,241
£973
£705
£437
    Cheapest
  • £1,241
    Oct
  • £719
    Nov
  • £773
    Dec
  • £705
    Jan
  • £780
    Feb
  • £937
    Mar
  • £754
    Apr
  • £884
    May
  • £805
    Jun
  • £787
    Jul
  • £827
    Aug
  • £827
    Sep

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Budapest to Seoul?

    Based on Trip.com data, China Southern Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop one-way flights from £209 (for example, BUD–ICN on Fri, Nov 27). For a Cheapest nonstop return flight, China Southern Airlines offers fares from £455, departing on Wed, Nov 25 and returning on Sat, Nov 28.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Budapest to Seoul with the following airlines, including: Korean Air Lufthansa Air China Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • A flight from Budapest (BUD) to Seoul (SEL) takes an average of 10 hours 32 minutes.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Budapest to Seoul is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • On average, 6 direct flights operate each week between Budapest and Seoul. See below the schedules of the main airlines serving this route:
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  • Here are some tips for finding the best flight deals from Budapest to Seoul on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates. The cheapest flight is currently on Fri, Nov 27, with one-way fares from just £209.
    · Compare airlines. Korean Air currently offers the lowest fares on this route.
    · Set up a price alert to track fare changes without searching every day.
    · Check Trip.com regularly for flight deals and available promo codes.
    · Avoid peak season or book early. July is generally the busiest month for travel to Seoul.
    · Get exclusive promo codes on the Trip.com app.
  • The cheapest month to book a flight from Budapest to Seoul is usually November, when demand is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our October flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Budapest to Seoul on October 29, 2026 with China Southern Airlines, with prices starting at £217.
  • Flights to Seoul can arrive at: Gimpo International Airport (GMP) and Incheon International Airport (ICN). The most common route connects Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport and Incheon International Airport (BUD–ICN).
  • The time difference between Seoul and Budapest is 8h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Budapest to Seoul is £686. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average return fare from Budapest to Seoul is £1,154. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Enter Budapest and Seoul, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveller details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.
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Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com shows the cancellation and change policies for each flight ticket during the booking process, including any fees and applicable conditions. Please check the following scenarios:
Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline's ticket policy.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If the flight schedule has changed and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please visit the customer support pages.