Book a trip from Shanghai to Seoul with Cathay Pacific

Flight route information

Cathay Pacific offers flights to Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), with a layover in Hong Kong. Flights from PVG to ICN take around 8 hours 45 minutes, including the layover, and bring you to Terminal 1 in Seoul.

Upon your arrival in Seoul

The fastest way to reach Seoul’s city centre is via the AREX (Airport Railroad Express), which takes around an hour. You can find the rail stations in both Terminals 1 and 2. Taxis and the City Limousine Bus are also convenient options, and take approximately 70 minutes to reach downtown Seoul.

A brief introduction to Seoul, South Korea

The largest city in the country, Seoul is the cultural and political capital of South Korea and is renowned for its ancient palaces, world class museums, and delicious cuisine.

Start your trip by visiting one of Seoul's Five Grand Palaces - Changdeokgung, Changgyeonggung, Deoksugung, Gyeongbokgung, and Gyeonghuigung. Scattered across the Jongno and Jung districts, these monuments were built over 700 years ago during the Joseon Dynasty and offer fascinating insight into the history of South Korea. Nearby the Gyeongbokgung Palace you can find the ancient village of Bukchon Hanok, which dates back more than six centuries, and features winding alleys and traditional Korean houses. Seoul is also home to a variety of museums, some of the most popular being The National Museum of Korea, The War Memorial of Korea, and the National Folk Museum of Korea.

South Korean food is as diverse as it is delicious. Be sure to sample local favourites such as stir-fried seafood, kimbap rice rolls, and bulgogi (marinated beef barbeque). We also recommend trying ‘hoeddeok’ - a sweet and syrupy pancake dessert that is especially popular in the wintertime.

Flying to Seoul with Cathay Pacific

Book your Shanghai to Seoul flight with Cathay Pacific today, and experience international standards of hospitality from the moment you step on board. For additional benefits such as priority boarding, extra baggage allowances, and more, you can also sign up to Cathay. Cathay Pacific is also a proud member of the oneworld Alliance, which provides seamless travel to more than 1,100 airports.

Why you should book directly with Cathay Pacific

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Inflight experiences

Discover a whole world of entertainment when you fly with Cathay Pacific. Our inflight content library features Hollywood blockbusters complete, TV box sets, and more, so you can sit back, relax, and be thoroughly entertained. Find out what’s playing on your flight. You will also be able to enjoy the flavours of our inflight dining menu, which features contemporary meals alongside light and healthy snacks. Accompany your meal with a glass from our award-winning wine list, which has been handpicked to complement our dishes.