South Korea

Seoul for a long weekend

Palaces in hanbok, Korean barbecue and shopping till late.

  • City break
  • Food
  • Shopping
  • Culture
SINSingapore
ICNSeoul
Flight
6h 40m
From
Changi
Budget
$$$
Best months
Apr, May, Oct, Nov
Entry
Korea e-Arrival card

When to go

  1. JJanuary: OK
  2. FFebruary: OK
  3. MMarch: OK
  4. AApril: Best
  5. MMay: Best
  6. JJune: OK
  7. JJuly: Wet
  8. AAugust: Wet
  9. SSeptember: OK
  10. OOctober: Best
  11. NNovember: Best
  12. DDecember: OK

General guidance only. Weather varies year to year.

Don't miss

  • Gyeongbokgung Palace in a hanbok
  • Day trip to Nami Island
  • Korean barbecue and Myeongdong street food

Entry with a Singapore passport

No visa needed for up to 90 days, and no K-ETA for Singapore passports.

  • Korea e-Arrival cardRequired

    Free and online, within 3 days before you arrive. Compulsory since 1 Jan 2026 (paper cards ended).

For Singapore citizens. Checked 26 Oct 2026 on official sites: k-eta.go.kr, e-arrivalcard.go.kr, taxnews.ey.com. Rules change at short notice, so check again before you fly.

Long weekends that suit Seoul

  1. Thu 5 – Mon 9 Nov 2026Deepavali5 days off · 2 leave
    • Good weather that month
    • Best with 2 days of leave
  2. Sat 15 – Thu 20 May 2027Hari Raya Haji & Vesak Day6 days off · 2 leave
    • Good weather that month
    • Best with 2 days of leave
  3. Wed 27 – Sun 31 Oct 2027Deepavali5 days off · 2 leave
    • Good weather that month
    • Best with 2 days of leave
    • Autumn leaves at their best (usual dates)
  4. Sat 6 – Wed 10 Mar 2027Hari Raya Puasa5 days off · 2 leave
    • Best with 2 days of leave
  5. Wed 24 – Sun 28 Mar 2027Good Friday5 days off · 2 leave
    • Best with 2 days of leave
  6. Wed 23 – Sun 27 Dec 2026Christmas & New Year5 days off · 2 leave
    • Best with 2 days of leave
    • Also a holiday in South Korea, so book early
    • Singapore school holidays: book early
  7. Thu 4 – Mon 8 Feb 2027Chinese New Year5 days off · 2 leave
    • Best with 2 days of leave
    • Also a holiday in South Korea, so book early
    • Seollal: many shops shut, trains full
  8. Thu 5 – Mon 9 Aug 2027National Day5 days off · 2 leave
    • Rainy season
    • Best with 2 days of leave

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