Statistics on Edinburgh-South Korea (Seoul) flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to South Korea (Seoul) (from: Edinburgh)
The average price to go to South Korea (Seoul) from Edinburgh airport is $ 990 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 795 (in march) and $ 1269 (in july), which is a saving of $ 196 or a surplus of $ 280 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $753 to $806 and it is generally more economical to leave on a thursday and return on a monday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to South Korea (Seoul) before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Edinburgh-South Korea (Seoul) plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 50038 airfare prices from previous years for flights to South Korea (Seoul) from Edinburgh and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in march, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 795, saving $ 196 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 990). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 1269).
Flight Edinburgh-South Korea (Seoul): when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 704 | $ 913 | good price |
| February | $ 723 | $ 844 | good price |
| March | $ 680 | $ 795 the cheapest | very good price |
| April | $ 770 | $ 971 | fair price |
| May | $ 767 | $ 896 | good price |
| June | $ 789 | $ 963 | fair price |
| July | $ 979 | $ 1269 the most expensive | very high price |
| August | $ 958 | $ 1266 | high price |
| September | $ 824 | $ 992 | fair price |
| October | $ 857 | $ 1114 | fair price |
| November | $ 685 | $ 845 | good price |
| December | $ 804 | $ 1001 | fair price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Edinburgh to South Korea (Seoul)
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Edinburgh to South Korea (Seoul) range from $484 to $1344. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $484 to $538), 1% at the maximum price (from $1290 to $1344). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $806 to $860 (11% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Edinburgh->South Korea flight
There are 13 companies that serve Edinburgh from South Korea (Seoul) airport: KLM, Lufthansa, EasyJet, Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways, Air France, Ryanair, Etihad Airways, Finnair, China Southern, British Airways, Wizz Air and Emirates.
Data analysis:
Of the 50038 flights analyzed in previous years, KLM was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (13% of the time) on the Edinburgh->South Korea route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Edinburgh-South Korea (Seoul) flights departing on a thursday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a thursday as your departure date, you can save an average of $34. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $43.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from South Korea (Seoul) to Edinburgh departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday for your return date, you will save an average of $40. Conversely, departing from South Korea (Seoul) on a sunday may cost you an additional $47.
Top prices Edinburgh-South Korea (Seoul)
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh → Seoul | 16-05 to 30-05-2024 | $ 694 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Seoul | 22-05 to 29-05-2024 | $ 756 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| Edinburgh → Seoul | 03-06 to 15-06-2024 | $ 757 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Seoul | 20-06 to 26-06-2024 | $ 730 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Seoul | 14-11 to 28-11-2024 | $ 741 | layover flight with Lufthansa |
| Edinburgh → Seoul | 21-11 to 28-11-2024 | $ 756 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Edinburgh → Seoul | 01-01 to 15-01-2025 | $ 757 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Edinburgh → Seoul | 11-03 to 26-03-2025 | $ 755 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Edinburgh → Seoul | 07-04 to 19-04-2025 | $ 712 | layover flight with Swiss |
| Edinburgh → Seoul | 15-04 to 29-04-2025 | $ 743 | layover flight with Lufthansa |
When to book your flight Edinburgh - South Korea (Seoul) to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 3 to 4 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 0 to 1 month in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Edinburgh-South Korea flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a sunday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Edinburgh to South Korea (Seoul), it is recommended to buy it 3 to 4 months before departure (it is then on average 914 $, which is a saving of 76 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 0 to 1 month in advance, you will pay the full price (137 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Edinburgh to South Korea (Seoul) flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 766 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 904), 3 to 4 months ($ 803), 5 to 6 months ($ 798), 9 to 10 months ($ 815), 10 to 11 months ($ 818), 11 to 12 months ($ 886) |
| February | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 721 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 834), 3 to 4 months ($ 844), 4 to 5 months ($ 783), 6 to 7 months ($ 834), 7 to 8 months ($ 782), 8 to 9 months ($ 738), 9 to 10 months ($ 841), 11 to 12 months ($ 803) |
| March | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 669 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 772), 2 to 3 months ($ 742), 3 to 4 months ($ 793), 4 to 5 months ($ 795), 5 to 6 months ($ 737), 6 to 7 months ($ 723), 7 to 8 months ($ 712), 10 to 11 months ($ 769) |
| April | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 839 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 900), 2 to 3 months ($ 907), 6 to 7 months ($ 952), 9 to 10 months ($ 909), 10 to 11 months ($ 951), 11 to 12 months ($ 933) |
| May | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 772 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 860), 2 to 3 months ($ 873), 3 to 4 months ($ 873), 5 to 6 months ($ 887), 7 to 8 months ($ 894), 9 to 10 months ($ 842), 10 to 11 months ($ 820) |
| June | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 759 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 879), 3 to 4 months ($ 882), 4 to 5 months ($ 927), 5 to 6 months ($ 945), 6 to 7 months ($ 925), 7 to 8 months ($ 920), 8 to 9 months ($ 897), 10 to 11 months ($ 901), 11 to 12 months ($ 804) |
| July | Best time: 11 to 12 months before departure (average price: 962 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1257), 3 to 4 months ($ 1185), 4 to 5 months ($ 1173), 5 to 6 months ($ 1127), 6 to 7 months ($ 1150), 7 to 8 months ($ 1149), 8 to 9 months ($ 1094), 9 to 10 months ($ 1002), 10 to 11 months ($ 980) |
| August | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 986 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1212), 4 to 5 months ($ 1177), 5 to 6 months ($ 1035), 6 to 7 months ($ 1013), 8 to 9 months ($ 1021), 9 to 10 months ($ 1069), 10 to 11 months ($ 1118) |
| September | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 896 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 973), 5 to 6 months ($ 950), 7 to 8 months ($ 908), 8 to 9 months ($ 944), 9 to 10 months ($ 921), 10 to 11 months ($ 963) |
| October | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 935 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1065), 3 to 4 months ($ 1024), 6 to 7 months ($ 1072), 7 to 8 months ($ 975), 8 to 9 months ($ 991), 10 to 11 months ($ 994) |
| November | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 735 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 830), 3 to 4 months ($ 756), 4 to 5 months ($ 826), 7 to 8 months ($ 781), 9 to 10 months ($ 830) |
| December | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 790 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 948), 3 to 4 months ($ 831), 4 to 5 months ($ 894), 5 to 6 months ($ 808), 7 to 8 months ($ 891), 8 to 9 months ($ 930), 10 to 11 months ($ 988) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, sunday is the day when plane tickets for Edinburgh->South Korea are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a sunday, you will save $34. Conversely, by buying it on a monday, you may end up paying $16 more.
Edinburgh to South Korea (Seoul): flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | $ 869 $694 to $1301 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 989 $580 to $4971 | high price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 1307 $878 to $4891 | high price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 1320 $932 to $2595 | high price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 973 $775 to $1505 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 997 $802 to $2262 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 923 $740 to $5115 | high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 962 $770 to $1236 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 878 $757 to $1149 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 932 $806 to $1159 | high price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 1013 $755 to $5264 | very high price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 859 $712 to $1100 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, may, september, october, december, january and april are cheaper to travel to South Korea (Seoul). So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!