Stopover in South Korea

Book your K-Stopover, and save up to $100 on your next Korean adventure.

Travelling from Australia doesn’t always have to be a long, exhausting journey. By adding a South Korea stopover to your trip, you can sneak an extra holiday into your overseas jaunt without adding on any in-flight time. Book your K-stopover by 30th November 2024 and save up to $100 off semi-package and full-package tours or self-guided tours! This offer is limited to the first 300 bookings or until the budget is exhausted.

This offer is limited to the first 300 bookings or until the budget is exhausted. Learn more

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What is the

K-Stopover?

A stopover in South Korea is a savvy travel move. Its stunning capital, Seoul, takes only about 10.5 hours from Australia, and is bursting with sumptuous local cuisine, outdoor activities, wellness attractions and immersive tours. So, forget the long-haul doldrums and #visitkorea instead.

This offer is exclusively available for transit passengers at Incheon International Airport with a layover time between 24 and 72 hours.

For travellers who transfer through Incheon International Airport for more than one night, Stopover products are available at reasonable prices. These include various accommodations, transportation, airport lounges, and shopping vouchers. You can explore a range of experiences in Seoul, Incheon, Gyeonggi-do, and other provincial tourist spots. Make fun memories using Incheon Airport K-Stopover!

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How to reserve?

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Select and reserve products on the website.

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Make payment and receive reservation confirmation

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Upon arrival at Incheon Airport, please proceed directly to registration desk on the 1st floor after clearing the immigration.

Regulations

Hotel charge for 1 night is included, and extra charge will be added per room for 1 additional night. (breakfast not included).

Things to do during a stopover

Whether you’re stopping over for a day or more, make sure your stay is memorable by organising a guided or self-guided tour of South Korea’s best experiences.

With short, free transit tours and multi-night tours to choose from, there’s something for those just passing through or staying a little longer.
Only have a short layover? Don’t worry, there’s plenty in Incheon Airport to keep you busy. Watch live dance, learn folk painting, work out in the gym and admire art displays all without leaving the airport terminals.

Special benefits

Travellers who plan a stopover in South Korea can also enjoy special discounts and benefits. These exclusive advantages range from huge savings at Dunes Golf Club to discounted beds and showers at Incheon Airport Capsule Hotel. Relax, refresh and save.

Self-Guided Tours

Intrepid travellers can take exploring South Korea into their own hands with a range of self-guided tours around Seoul. These one-night-two-day itineraries are ideal for anyone wanting to break up their long-haul with some Korean culture, history and entertainment.
The tours take place in either Seoul, Incheon or Gyeonggi-do Province, with a range of themed options available. Browse the K-Stopover leaflet below to discover all the self-guided tours; from Seoul sightseeing and shopping to theme parks and traditional villages in Gyeonggi-do Province.

Multi-Night Package Tours

Want to sit back and let the country come to you? Enjoy the convenience and exclusivity of K-Stopover’s package tours. These all-encompassing experiences include a guide, transportation, meals, airport lounge access and even duty-free vouchers.
Spanning two or three nights, the tours showcase multiple South Korea destinations, including Seoul, and other regional areas like Gangwon-do Province, Gyeongsang-do Province, Chungcheong-do Province, and Gyeonggi-do Province. You’ll uncover a whole host of fascinating sights and experiences, from authentic Korean food walks to the stunning outdoor sculptures at Pocheon Art Valley. You can also visit folk villages, historic palaces and various museums.

Where to stay

Make your South Korea stopover a memorable holiday by choosing the right hotel. Indulge in authentic on-site dining, a luxe indoor pool and spacious rooms at the 5-star Westin Josun Seoul. Alternatively, opt for family-friendly Mayfield Hotel & Resort Seoul with awesome buffets, large bedrooms and on-site golfing and swimming.

The Westin Josun Seoul

from $412

Mayfield Hotel & Resort Seoul

from $226

Sheraton Grand Incheon Hotel

from $282

Incheon Airport Transit Hotel Terminal 1

from $191

Incheon Airport Air Relax Hotel

from $55

Holiday Inn Incheon Songdo

from $123

Best Western Plus Miami Intl Airport Hotel & Suites Coral Gables

from $167

Best Western Premier Incheon Airport

from $111

Grand Hyatt Incheon

from $188

Orakai Songdo Park Hotel, BW Premier Collection

from $118

Things to do during fall in Korea

Five Autumn Festivals of Golden Light & Romance

Autumn is one of the most beautiful seasons in Korea. The mountains and fields take on golden hues, and the cooling breeze makes spending time outdoors a pleasure. It’s no wonder that cities across the nation host numerous festivals during this season. If you’re planning a trip to Korea this autumn, be sure to add one of the following five festivals to your itinerary!

Korea’s Best 5 Fall Foliage Destinations

From October to early November, the most popular destinations in Korea include splendid regional mountains, such as Seoraksan Mountain and Odaesan Mountain. Let’s discover Korea’s secret fall foliage destinations, although we really ought to keep them to ourselves!

Seoul’s Top 5 Fall Forests

Autumn hits Korea with bursts of colour everywhere, even in the heart of Seoul. Enjoy a picnic beneath a canopy of red and gold maple leaves, or take pictures among waving silver grass and pretty fall flowers. The perfect autumn outing is waiting for you at Seoul’s forests!

What to do around Hangang River, Seoul

Hangang River is a place which is a popular spot for Seoulites. Picnic mats decorate the riverside area, and people enjoy bottles of cool beer. But this is just one of many ways to enjoy this beautiful river. Take your pick and make unforgettable memories with this charming river at the heart of Seoul.

Explore the Surroundings of Gyeongbokgung Palace in Hanbok

Gyeongbokgung Palace is one of the most iconic cultural heritage and tourist sites in Korea. Once a palace where the kings of the Joseon dynasty resided and ruled the kingdom, its shining presence can still be found amid majestic buildings in the heart of Seoul.

Some travel information

Easy access to the world: Visa-free entry

South Korea has one of the world’s best airport hubs for international travel. Incheon International Airport has direct connections to destinations across Europe, America and the Asia-Pacific.
Break up your long-haul with a few nights in South Korea. Soak up the country’s culinary, artistic and natural spoils, before enjoying direct flights to London, Paris, Milan, Los Angeles, New York, Toronto and many other cities around the globe.
A stopover in South Korea is made even easier with visa-free entry. All Australian passport holders can enter the country without a visa if they’re staying for 90 days or fewer.
There’s no need to fill out tedious paperwork. 22 countries including Australian passport holders are temporarily exempt from applying for K-ETA prior to departure to Korea until 31 December 2024.
K-ETA is due to return in 2025, so make sure you check out the details before you’re headed to Korea in 2025.
https://www.k-eta.go.kr/portal/apply/index.do

Airlines

Right now, travellers from Australia can fly direct from Sydney to Seoul’s Incheon International Airport in about 10.5 hours with Korean Air, Asiana Airlines, Qantas, Jetstar and T’way Air. You can also fly direct from Brisbane to Seoul, South Korea with Korean Air. Many of the airlines offer easy and direct connections further abroad as well, making your stopover in South Korea a seamless and enriching experience.

How to book through KAYAK

Using Kayak’s intuitive online booking platform, you can easily plan a multi-night stopover in South Korea. When looking at flights from your origin to your destination, simply click on the Stopover Airports dropdown in the left-hand menu. Here you can select Incheon (ICN) as your stopover airport.
You can also use the Duration filter in the left-hand menu to find flights to suit the length of your stopover, whether it be five hours or five days. Find other handy flight filters on our blog.