Book cheap flights to South Korea

Mar–May (Spring): Think cherry blossoms, mild weather and fresh mountain air. Perfect for picnics in Seoul or hiking in Jeju Don’t miss: Jinhae Cherry Blossom Festival, Lotus Lantern Festival Jun–Aug (Summer): Hot, humid, but packed with fun. Perfect for Water parks, beach days and wild city nights. Festival fix: Boryeong Mud Fest, Busan Sea Festival Sep–Nov (Autumn): Golden leaves, temple trails, perfect picnic weather. Catch: Chuseok celebrations, Jinju Lantern Festival Dec–Feb (Winter): Cold, sometimes snowy, which means ski season. Go skiing in Gangwon and enjoy steaming street food Festivals: Hwacheon Ice Fishing Festival, Seoul Lantern Festival All year: Expect buzzing cities, epic eats, K-pop energy and high-speed everything. South Korea doesn’t do boring no matter the month

South African passport holders need a visa to visit South Korea. Make sure your passport is valid for at least six months from your date of entry and has at least two blank pages for entry stamps.

South Korean Embassy – Pretoria 265 Melk Street, Nieuw Muckleneuk, Pretoria, 0181 (+27) 012 460 2508

You’re going to have a blast in South Korea but know this before you go:

Vaccinations to Consider:

• Routine (MMR, Polio, etc.)
• Hepatitis A & B
• Japanese Encephalitis (for longer rural stays)
• Typhoid (if you’re a street food fiend)

Safety Stuff:

South Korea ranks among the world’s safest destinations.

Just:

Watch valuables in crowded areas. Use 119 for ambulance/fire, 112 for police. Tap water? Drinkable. Public transport? Clean, efficient, and foreigner-friendly.