Luton, Luton to Seoul (LTN–GMP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

British passport holders enter South Korea visa-free for up to 90 days. No fee, no advance application. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the entry date. Since April 2023, all visa-free visitors must complete K-ETA (Korean Electronic Travel Authorization) at k-eta.go.kr at least 72 hours before departure. The K-ETA fee is 10,000 KRW (about $7) and is valid for 2 years.

On arrival, provide fingerprints and a photo at immigration. Bring proof of accommodation and a return ticket. For stays beyond 90 days, apply for an extension at a local immigration office (60,000 KRW fee). Working on a tourist entry is not permitted.

Direct flights from London Heathrow to Seoul Incheon (ICN) run 11 to 11 hours 30 minutes on Korean Air, Asiana, and British Airways. The Korean won trades at roughly 1,350 KRW per $1. T-money transit cards (purchasable at any convenience store for 2,500 KRW) work on all Seoul metro, buses, and taxis. Credit cards are accepted almost everywhere, including street food stalls. No vaccination requirements for UK arrivals.