Air tickets Zhezkazgan — Seoul

Planning a trip from Zhezkazgan to Seoul? On the Freedom Travel website and app you can find a suitable flight, compare options by price and travel time, book a seat and pay for your ticket online.

Below is the practical information about the route: distance and travel time, connecting options, airlines, visa formalities, the arrival airport and what to see in Seoul.

General information about flights between Zhezkazgan and Seoul

The distance between the cities is about 4,820 km. There are no non-stop flights from Zhezkazgan to Seoul: Zhezkazgan airport serves domestic destinations only, so the trip is made with a connection in Astana or Almaty. Including the layover the journey takes from 11 hours, while a non-stop flight over this distance would take around 6 hours 30 minutes. Time difference: Seoul is 4 hours ahead of Zhezkazgan. SEL is the city code for Seoul, and scheduled services operate to Incheon International Airport (ICN), which serves the Korean capital. Citizens of Kazakhstan do not need a visa for tourist trips of up to 30 days, but a K-ETA electronic travel authorisation is required in advance; check the current rules before you travel. The route is popular with tourists, students and people flying for work or medical treatment.

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Zhezkazgan — Seoul flight schedule

The most straightforward option is a connection in Almaty: SCAT operates the Zhezkazgan — Almaty leg (seasonally, in summer and autumn), and Air Astana, Asiana Airlines and Eastar Jet fly from Almaty to Incheon, about two departures a day in total. The route also works via Astana: Vietjet Qazaqstan to Astana and then the Air Astana flight to Incheon, which operates three times a week.

Frequencies and connection quality vary by day of the week and by season, and fares are dynamic, so check the available options for your dates in the Freedom Travel search.

How much does a flight from Zhezkazgan to Seoul cost

The price depends on the departure date, the airlines on the connection, the season and how early you book. There is no fixed figure: the Freedom Travel search shows the current price for your dates, including all fees, with online card payment.

Which airlines fly the Zhezkazgan — Seoul route

• Vietjet Qazaqstan — non-stop Zhezkazgan — Astana flights, the first leg of the trip
• SCAT — non-stop Zhezkazgan — Almaty flights (seasonal, in summer and autumn)
• Air Astana — operates one of the legs to Incheon (via Almaty or Astana)
• Asiana Airlines — operates the Almaty — Seoul leg
• Eastar Jet — operates the Almaty — Seoul leg

Carrier combinations depend on the date — see the full list of available options for a specific day in the Freedom Travel search.

How to get from Zhezkazgan to Seoul: your flight options

There is no non-stop service on this route: departures from Zhezkazgan stay within Kazakhstan — to Astana, Almaty, Shymkent and Karaganda.

The first option is via Almaty: a SCAT flight to Almaty, then on to Incheon with Air Astana, Asiana Airlines or Eastar Jet. The second is via Astana: Vietjet Qazaqstan to Astana and then the Air Astana flight to Incheon.

Almaty offers more frequencies and more flexible connections, while Astana has fewer options but sometimes better departure times from Zhezkazgan. Compare the total travel time and the final price. If your itinerary includes a layover in a third country, check in advance whether you need a transit visa.

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Seoul airport

Incheon International Airport (ICN) is about 48 km west of central Seoul, on an island near the city of Incheon; closer to the city is Gimpo airport (GMP), which handles mostly domestic and some international flights. The AREX express train to Seoul Station, limousine buses and taxis serve the centre, while Gimpo is connected by metro lines.

What to see in Seoul

The capital of South Korea and one of the largest cities in Asia, where ancient royal palaces stand alongside skyscrapers, advanced technology and K-pop culture.

• Gyeongbokgung Palace — the main royal palace of the Joseon dynasty with a changing of the guard ceremony
• Bukchon Hanok Village — a quarter of traditional Korean hanok houses between the palaces
• Myeongdong — a lively shopping and food district with street snacks
• Changdeokgung Palace — a palace with the Secret Garden, a UNESCO World Heritage site
• Insadong — a district of galleries, antique shops and traditional tea houses
• Han River — riverside parks and bridges in the middle of the city

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