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South Korea

Seoul

Cold winters, fierce food scene, and the best shopping value in the region.

When to go

Jan, Feb, Dec tend to be the best months here. Jul is usually the one to avoid.

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Jan
2° / -7°Dry
Feb
5° / -5°Dry
Dec
3° / -6°Dry

What a day costs

Food and getting around, per person per day. Flights and accommodation are on top.

Backpacking
IDR 260,000per day
Comfortable
IDR 400,000per day
Treating yourself
IDR 710,000per day

Getting there

Visa for an Indonesian passport
e-Visa needed
Flight time from CGK
7 hours
Airport
ICN

Visa rules change. Check with the embassy before you book anything.

Typical return fare by month

Cheapest in Jan — about 40% below the dearest month

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Estimates from Google Flights, captured August 2026, for a one-week return from Jakarta. Not a quote — what you pay depends on when you book.

Things to book ahead

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