Weekend getaways from Seoul
If you're flying out of Seoul this weekend, you have 37 destinations to choose from — spread across 4 countries and all within a 3-hour flight. The current price leader is Jeju at €18. Gwangju is another strong option at €42. Fares are checked every 48-72 hours; always confirm the final price on the booking page before purchasing.
When scanning weekend destinations from Seoul, pay attention to the flight time alongside the fare. The average flight time across options on this page is 2h 6m. A 90-minute flight and a 170-minute flight both qualify as short-haul, but the extra 80 minutes each way makes a real difference on a two-night trip - especially if you are arriving Friday evening and need to make the most of Saturday.
The price calendar on each destination's route page shows how fares vary month by month. Even for weekend trips, picking the right month can matter - fares to the same destination can vary substantially between peak and off-peak periods. If you are planning a few weeks ahead with some flexibility, checking the calendar before committing to a date is worth the time.
Some of the shortest routes from Seoul may also work as single-overnight trips if you prefer to minimise accommodation costs: an early Saturday departure and a Sunday-evening return leaves a full day at the destination. Check the flight schedule before booking - this only works when departure and return times leave enough usable time at the destination.
Best weekend getaways from Seoul right now
Looking for a quick weekend escape from Seoul? These destinations combine short flight times, current low fares, and enough flexibility for a two- or three-day trip. The cheapest option in this list is Jeju from €18.
Jeju
South Korea - 1h 15m - Direct
from €18
Gwangju
South Korea - 2h 10m - 1 stop
from €42
Busan
South Korea - 2h 15m - 1 stop
from €43
Yantai
China - 1h 40m - Direct
from €54
Weihai
China - 1h 20m - Direct
from €57
Why these destinations?
- - Short flight time from the origin airport
- - Low current fares compared with nearby destinations
- - Practical for a 2-3 day city break or short escape
3 of 5 top options have direct flights available - no connections needed for your weekend.
Booking tip: Saturday-morning departure + Monday-morning return is typically 20-30% cheaper than the popular Friday-evening out, Sunday-evening back pattern.
Prices refresh every 48-72 hours.
Cheapest destinations from Seoul
- JejuSouth Korea7C1h 15mDirectfrom €18
- BusanSouth Korea7C2h 15m1 stopfrom €43
- YantaiChinaZE1h 40mDirectfrom €54
- WeihaiChina7C1h 20mDirectfrom €57
- OsakaJapanMM1h 45mDirectfrom €58
- QingdaoChinaLJ1h 55mDirectfrom €59
- FukuokaJapan7C1h 30mDirectfrom €59
- TaipeiTaiwanIT2h 45mDirectfrom €61
- TokyoJapanZE2h 55mDirectfrom €68
- DalianChinaCZ1h 20mDirectfrom €70
- OkinawaJapan7C2h 30mDirectfrom €71
- YanjiChina7C2h 30mDirectfrom €73
- SapporoJapanTW2h 50mDirectfrom €77
- ShanghaiChina7C2h 50m1 stopfrom €78
- MatsuyamaJapan7C1h 35mDirectfrom €98
- ShizuokaJapan7C1h 55mDirectfrom €102
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